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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
Sebastian Smee, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
But the Tribune found many cases where the petitions eased the way for hospitals to discharge patients to subpar nursing homes, sometimes bypassing family members who disagreed with the hospital’s choice or were slow to make other arrangements.
—Christy Gutowski, Chicago Tribune, 3 May 2026
High oil and fertilizer prices have meant extra cash for the Kremlin – especially after the US temporarily eased sanctions on Russian crude already at sea to inject new supply into the oil market as prices were rising.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 2 May 2026
Emotions had eased up a few days later.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 1 May 2026
Two months after the war in Iran started, an ongoing ceasefire has not significantly eased disruptions to a key oil shipping route.
—Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
And while Nairobi has already eased energy taxes in a bid to help consumers, pump prices have nonetheless surged.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 30 Apr. 2026
Anzalone eased Jack Campbell’s NFL transition.
—Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2026
BigXthaPlug brought big energy to Stagecoach on Friday, as the afternoon sun eased into the early evening.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 25 Apr. 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
Church’s combination of talent, affability, and fine manners eased his way into New York’s élite, sometimes inspiring envy among his painter friends.
—Sebastian Smee, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
But the Tribune found many cases where the petitions eased the way for hospitals to discharge patients to subpar nursing homes, sometimes bypassing family members who disagreed with the hospital’s choice or were slow to make other arrangements.
—Christy Gutowski, Chicago Tribune, 3 May 2026
High oil and fertilizer prices have meant extra cash for the Kremlin – especially after the US temporarily eased sanctions on Russian crude already at sea to inject new supply into the oil market as prices were rising.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 2 May 2026
Emotions had eased up a few days later.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 1 May 2026
Two months after the war in Iran started, an ongoing ceasefire has not significantly eased disruptions to a key oil shipping route.
—Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
And while Nairobi has already eased energy taxes in a bid to help consumers, pump prices have nonetheless surged.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 30 Apr. 2026
Anzalone eased Jack Campbell’s NFL transition.
—Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2026
BigXthaPlug brought big energy to Stagecoach on Friday, as the afternoon sun eased into the early evening.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 25 Apr. 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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But clear skies facilitated exceptional observations.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Apr. 2026
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The swing from biggest loser to biggest winner was facilitated last summer when Comcast reached a carriage deal with CHSN, which is co-owned by the Blackhawks and Jerry Reinsdorf’s Bulls (NBA) and White Sox (MLB).—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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Over the next 100 years, the rules of fashion loosened a bit.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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The Supreme Court loosened a provision of the Voting Rights Act that restricted redrawing congressional districts on the basis of race.—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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Aficionados of the original should be relieved knowing the remake will be in good hands.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
27 Apr. 2026
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Walter had just turned 18, and both he and Kwakenat were relieved the student's parents had not pressed criminal charges.—
Laurie Stern,
NPR,
26 Apr. 2026
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But since the war began, traffic has been reduced to a trickle, with just 154 vessels recorded crossing in the entire month of March, according to Kpler data.—
Henrik Pettersson,
CNN Money,
29 Apr. 2026
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While there is no question that KU Med is at fault for failing to disinfect the heater-cooler devices, Johnson said, LivaNova should have ensured that the hospital was strictly following its instructions for use, which would have reduced the risk of bacteria spreading.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
29 Apr. 2026
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Since 2015, the ground in parts of the Tulare Lake area has subsided more than 6 feet, while part of the Tule area has dropped more than 7 feet.—
Ian James,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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Now that the euphoria of David Pastrnak’s overtime game-winner has now subsided, the Bruins get back to the business of staving off elimination at the hands of the Buffalo Sabres in Friday’s Game 6 at the Garden.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
30 Apr. 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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The tap-tap-tap hammering up and down my spine and around my shoulder blades actually soothed me nearly to sleep.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Irrational fears can’t be soothed by logic.—
Calvin Kasulke,
Literary Hub,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Eased.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eased. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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