ease (up)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for ease (up)
Verb
  • John was right—in a few minutes, the hail let up, and we were reunited with everyone, laughing in disbelief at how wild the weather had turned in the first few miles of our multiday trek.
    Elizabeth Cantrell, Travel + Leisure, 14 June 2025
  • China's electric car price war shows little sign of letting up, putting more pressure on companies to survive.
    Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 8 June 2025
Verb
  • The tariff roller coaster rumbles on, and for American manufacturers, there’s no getting off the ride anytime soon.
    Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 20 June 2025
  • Even after being named an alternate captain this season, Samuelsson got off to a slow start and was at the center of one of the team’s most disappointing moments of the season when nobody stepped in to defend Tage Thompson after a dirty hit from Stefan Noesen.
    Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 20 June 2025
Verb
  • Jacob Beam’s Impact on Bourbon Jacob’s success rested on careful craftsmanship.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 21 June 2025
  • The government is expected to rest its case as early as Monday (June 23), with the defense possibly wrapping up by midweek.
    Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 20 June 2025
Verb
  • Families can rent beach chairs, umbrellas, or private cabanas for a comfortable home base, then enjoy a stroll together along the iconic Fisher Family Pier or relax under shaded picnic pavilions nearby.
    Rita Wells, Miami Herald, 13 June 2025
  • You First Blanco and Gomez got engaged in December 2024 Benny Blanco just wants to relax!
    Marina Watts, People.com, 13 June 2025
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“Ease (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ease%20%28up%29. Accessed 27 Jun. 2025.

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