ease (up)

verb

Definition of ease (up)next
as in to let up

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  1. let up
  2. get off
  3. rest
  4. relax
Verb
  • When the storm let up and police allowed attendees back to their seats, cheers erupted.
    — Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 5 July 2026
  • From there, the Ball Hogs didn’t let up and came out on top in the rivalry matchup, 50-40.
    — Ava DiCecca, Sun Sentinel, 5 July 2026
Definition of let up
Verb
  • In fact, many were tourists who stumbled on it after getting off the Amtrak, wanting to see the iconic train station.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 11 July 2026
  • As Cashman mentioned, Lombard didn’t get off to the greatest start at Triple-A after the Yankees promoted him at the end of April.
    — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 11 July 2026
Definition of get off
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  • Raynaud, who was an All-Rookie Second Team selection last season, has been added to the roster after joining the team in Las Vegas, but the Kings chose to rest him Thursday.
    — Jason Anderson July 9, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026
  • This style is designed to rest on the lip of a mug or teapot but may not be compatible with all cup sizes.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026
Definition of rest
Verb
  • The players have been relaxed in each other’s company and united behind the mission.
    — Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 14 July 2026
  • Jessica Alba relaxes in the ocean while vacationing in Porto Ercole, Italy on July 7.
    — People Staff, PEOPLE, 13 July 2026
Definition of relax
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