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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
Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025
Damian J. Troise, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
Furthermore, patients' thinking and cognitive abilities remained largely unchanged, even as the rest of their symptoms eased.
—Dario Sabaghi, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
That pressure has eased somewhat — the DOJ probe was dropped, Powell opted to stay on as governor — but Kelly warns that a Supreme Court ruling in favor of the President’s authority to fire Cook could reignite the crisis immediately.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 28 May 2026
First-time jobless claims in Florida eased for a second consecutive week following a spike when nearly 5,000 Spirit Airlines workers were laid off in the state.
—News Service Of Florida, Sun Sentinel, 28 May 2026
His willingness to negotiate ended the war, and gift giving and diplomacy eased the situation.
—Literary Hub, 26 May 2026
Meanwhile, Eurozone bond yields fell on Monday as progress on peace talks over the weekend eased traders’ concerns over inflation and reduced expectations of central bank rate hikes.
—Joseph Wilkins, CNBC, 25 May 2026
The move is a major backtrack after the Thai government eased visa restrictions in 2024 to entice foreign visitors back after the coronavirus pandemic devastated the kingdom’s tourism industry, a vital part of its economy.
—Kocha Olarn, CNN Money, 20 May 2026
But the wariness has eased over the past decade.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 20 May 2026
Adjective
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.
—Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025
Verb
That eased pressure on oil prices.
—Damian J. Troise, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
Furthermore, patients' thinking and cognitive abilities remained largely unchanged, even as the rest of their symptoms eased.
—Dario Sabaghi, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
That pressure has eased somewhat — the DOJ probe was dropped, Powell opted to stay on as governor — but Kelly warns that a Supreme Court ruling in favor of the President’s authority to fire Cook could reignite the crisis immediately.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 28 May 2026
First-time jobless claims in Florida eased for a second consecutive week following a spike when nearly 5,000 Spirit Airlines workers were laid off in the state.
—News Service Of Florida, Sun Sentinel, 28 May 2026
His willingness to negotiate ended the war, and gift giving and diplomacy eased the situation.
—Literary Hub, 26 May 2026
Meanwhile, Eurozone bond yields fell on Monday as progress on peace talks over the weekend eased traders’ concerns over inflation and reduced expectations of central bank rate hikes.
—Joseph Wilkins, CNBC, 25 May 2026
The move is a major backtrack after the Thai government eased visa restrictions in 2024 to entice foreign visitors back after the coronavirus pandemic devastated the kingdom’s tourism industry, a vital part of its economy.
—Kocha Olarn, CNN Money, 20 May 2026
But the wariness has eased over the past decade.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 20 May 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.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
29 Aug. 2025
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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.—
Julia Manchester,
The Hill,
25 Aug. 2025
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These walks have facilitated a level of candid, unstructured dialogue that builds the relational capital necessary to weather the inevitable storms of a startup.—
Vikram Joshi,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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HomeExchange has expanded 50% per year over the past three years and facilitated more than 460,000 exchanges in 2024.—
Hanna Wickes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 June 2026
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That decade, Serie A loosened its prohibition on foreigners, setting quotas that allowed three foreign players per club by 1988.—
Albert Samaha,
New Yorker,
30 May 2026
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The cabin hadn’t changed, but the reins had been loosened.—
Joe Soucheray,
Twin Cities,
30 May 2026
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He was relieved by fellow freshman right-hander Gavin Lauridsen, who failed to retire a batter while giving up two runs on two hits and two walks.—
Jose de Jesus Ortiz,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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Freshman right-hander Gavin Lauridsen relieved him but failed to retire a batter while giving up two runs on two hits and two walks.—
Oc Register,
Oc Register,
1 June 2026
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The Sagamore was reduced to ashes twice before its final form was constructed in the 1920s (hopefully the third time’s a charm).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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Similarly, following Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine, the European Union created regulations that sharply reduced its dependence on natural gas in favor of renewable sources.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
3 June 2026
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While the heaviest fighting has subsided, the ceasefire has seen almost daily Israeli fire.—
Ahmad Mantash,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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The surgery in July 2022 went as planned, and in the early weeks of recovery, nothing appeared out of the ordinary as the swelling gradually subsided.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
28 May 2026
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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.—
Joseph Duarte,
Houston Chronicle,
28 Mar. 2026
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Just like in humans, salmonella exposure can sicken pets, causing lethargy, bloody diarrhea, vomiting, fever and a decreased appetite.—
Jeremy Tanner,
The Hill,
2 Mar. 2026
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In your arms, your baby begins to cry and cry and will not be soothed.—
Alexandra Petri,
The Atlantic,
3 June 2026
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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.—
Darcel Rockett,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2026
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“Eased.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eased. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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