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as in facilitated
to free from obstruction or difficulty
measures intended to ease the flow of traffic during rush hour
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as in loosened
to make less taut
the rock climber eased the rope a little so that his fellow climber had room to maneuver
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as in relieved
to make more bearable or less severe
grandmother's firm belief that there are few ailments that chicken soup won't ease
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as in reduced
to make smaller in amount, volume, or extent
the chairman of the Federal Reserve has promised to ease interest rates
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as in subsided
to grow less in scope or intensity especially gradually
new investments in the region have eased since the rise in interest rates
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Recent Examples of eased
Roger Vincent,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
Despite the eased restrictions, Rader is still only allowed out of his 8-foot-by-10-foot cell for one hour a day, five days a week.
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Alex Gurley,
PEOPLE,
10 Oct. 2025
Kim Hjelmgaard,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
By then, the peak summer rush has eased, many families have returned home and the islands begin to regain some breathing room.
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David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
Down near a strip of beach boutiques, lifelong resident Lauren Nigrelli said the frenzy surrounding the star has eased since Swift first moved into the neighborhood in 2013.
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Leah Willingham,
Fortune,
21 June 2026
The coach also acknowledged that advancing to the next round has eased the tension surrounding the team after the doubts that existed before the World Cup.
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Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
Oil futures have dropped and gas prices have eased on optimism that flows through the Strait of Hormuz will pick up now that the US-Iran agreement has been signed.
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John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
Gas prices have fallen toward $4 per gallon in recent weeks, nearing the milestone as oil costs have eased in response to negotiations between the United States and Iran.
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Max Zahn,
ABC News,
13 June 2026
Harpists serenaded tables at La Galerie throughout the day, and as tea time eased into evening cocktails, the space filled up.
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Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
12 June 2026
In the past, the Oilers had cap issues that were eased by running short a couple of players.
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Allan Mitchell,
New York Times,
12 June 2026
Adjective
Real estate developers are already cautiously planning to take advantage of the eased regulations and plan to announce new projects after the law goes into effect.
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Roger Vincent,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
Despite the eased restrictions, Rader is still only allowed out of his 8-foot-by-10-foot cell for one hour a day, five days a week.
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Alex Gurley,
PEOPLE,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
The pound eased against major currencies as speculation mounted that Starmer was going to set out a timetable for his departure.
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Kim Hjelmgaard,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
By then, the peak summer rush has eased, many families have returned home and the islands begin to regain some breathing room.
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David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
Down near a strip of beach boutiques, lifelong resident Lauren Nigrelli said the frenzy surrounding the star has eased since Swift first moved into the neighborhood in 2013.
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Leah Willingham,
Fortune,
21 June 2026
The coach also acknowledged that advancing to the next round has eased the tension surrounding the team after the doubts that existed before the World Cup.
—
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
Oil futures have dropped and gas prices have eased on optimism that flows through the Strait of Hormuz will pick up now that the US-Iran agreement has been signed.
—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
Gas prices have fallen toward $4 per gallon in recent weeks, nearing the milestone as oil costs have eased in response to negotiations between the United States and Iran.
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Max Zahn,
ABC News,
13 June 2026
Harpists serenaded tables at La Galerie throughout the day, and as tea time eased into evening cocktails, the space filled up.
—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
12 June 2026
In the past, the Oilers had cap issues that were eased by running short a couple of players.
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Allan Mitchell,
New York Times,
12 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eased
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For its part, China, says the BRI has contributed to the social and economic development of member countries , created thousands of jobs and alleviated poverty, as well as spurring economic growth and commercial partnerships.
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Republicans say alleviated concerns about the management of the lieutenant governor’s campaign, coupled with a focus on cultural issues in some Northern Virginia schools, is benefiting the state’s GOP ticket.
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The AllHere deal was reportedly facilitated with the help of Debra Kerr, an edtech salesperson who maintained a long-standing personal friendship and professional association with Carvalho dating back to the 2000s, according to public records cited by the Los Angeles Times.
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So far, the program has facilitated the births of about 490 children in 12 years, according to government figures.
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In 2020, the rules were further loosened so that players can change in some contexts after that age.
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The ladies then loosened the mood and began discussing pop culture topics, like Pink's Tony Awards opening number and Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's reported wedding plans at Madison Square Garden.
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Alfaro says he was relieved to help set Ortiz on the right path.
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Yilber Díaz relieved and gave up seven hits, including Buxton’s home run, and seven runs.
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Among them, a large waterfront hotel in the city of Macuto, which has been reduced to rubble.
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That matters because decades of research link heavy social media use to anxiety, lower self-esteem and reduced well-being.
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Shinnecock Hills did its part, even after the strongest wind subsided.
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While the most intense combat has subsided, Israeli forces have continued launching airstrikes and opening fire on Palestinians, leaving more than 1,000 people dead since the ceasefire began in October, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry.
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He was slowed early in his recovery from a knee injury and then saw a decreased role in the rotation in the last month, playing only seven minutes in three tournament games.
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Just like in humans, salmonella exposure can sicken pets, causing lethargy, bloody diarrhea, vomiting, fever and a decreased appetite.
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In your arms, your baby begins to cry and cry and will not be soothed.
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Hall remembers being at a homegoing service for a youth lost to gun violence – witnessing a room filled with hurt, chaos, young people all over the place, Spencer came in like Casper, the Friendly Ghost – soothed the family and changed the temperature in the room without grabbing the mic.
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“Eased.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eased. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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