EASE (UP) Synonyms: 38 Similar and Opposite Words

ease (up)

verb

Definition of ease (up)

as in to let up

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And Clark didn’t let up, darting around the backcourt like a pest as the opposition brought the ball up the United Center floor, not doing too much as much as trying to do something.

— Brian Hamilton, New York Times, 26 July 2026
Just as important, peptides assist their never-ending quest for an edge, since the competition never lets up.

— Julian Hayes II, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

Definition of let up

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And the 2026 Volkswagen Jetta Sport and I did not get off to the best of starts.

— Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 3 Aug. 2026
Taylor, 24, was the Rays’ first-round pick in 2023 out of TCU and got off to a good start in his pro career before struggling mightily at Double-A Montgomery in 2025.

— Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of get off

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The camp's primary purpose is to provide presidents a place to rest, relax and recharge.

— ABC News, ABC News, 31 July 2026
Without Lionel Messi’s participation in the contest — due to an agreement between the MLS and MLS Players Association to allow certain World Cup players to rest without penalty — the league needed another star to step up.

— Kamran Nia July 30, Charlotte Observer, 30 July 2026

Definition of rest

Verb

The idea is that your body and mind can fully relax in these situations.

— Ben Davidson, Mercury News, 3 Aug. 2026
Adri Salido / Getty Images Moroccan border controls were gradually relaxed during July and were allegedly removed as crowds surged toward the Tarajal crossing during Morocco’s Throne Day holiday, the reports said.

— Reuters, NBC news, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of relax

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