EASE (UP) Synonyms: 38 Similar and Opposite Words

ease (up)

verb

Definition of ease (up)

as in to let up

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Verb

After already scoring the best domestic weekend in box-office history, Spider-Man is not letting up.

— Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 5 Aug. 2026
There was no let up during their first day of practice Tuesday, even if there were a few roster shakeups prior to the first day.

— Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of let up

Verb

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

Verb

Razon, not one to rest on his success, is pressing ahead with the expansion of his port and energy interests at home and beyond.

— Naazneen Karmali, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Situated comfortably outside the Charlotte Hornets’ locker room, resting in a folding chair following an individual workout, Naz Reid recalls the moment.

— Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 6 Aug. 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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