ease (up)

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Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for ease (up)
Verb
  • The exchange came a week after the US and Israel began striking the Islamic Republic in a war that shows no sign of letting up.
    Arsalan Shahla, Fortune, 7 Mar. 2026
  • An anti-corruption campaign launched by Xi shows no sign of letting up after more than a decade.
    ABC News, ABC News, 7 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Lincoln got off to a relatively rough beginning this season, starting off 10-8 after playing some rough competition before district play.
    Brad Harris, Dallas Morning News, 3 Mar. 2026
  • Scream 7 got off to a shaky start, with Gillett and Bettinelli-Olpin departing due to scheduling conflicts and Barrera getting fired due to social media posts about the Israel-Palestine conflict.
    Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • That project rests on decades of layered planning, established air rights and a transit hub designed to absorb extraordinary density.
    Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026
  • In politics, evaluation usually rests on messaging and election results that often have little to do with day-to-day legislating.
    Matt Wing, New York Daily News, 2 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Instead, use this energy to socialize, relax and explore your creative talents.
    Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 6 Mar. 2026
  • In her free time, Laurie is always looking for new places to relax and recharge in Southern California's beautiful outdoors.
    CBS LA Staff, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
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“Ease (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ease%20%28up%29. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.

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