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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
Michael Kaplan, CBS News, 19 Apr. 2026
Treasury yields, the main benchmark for mortgage rates, have also eased.
—Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 16 Apr. 2026
At the same time, other costs haven’t eased.
—Mike Winters, CNBC, 16 Apr. 2026
In the bond market, Treasury yields eased as the fall for oil prices took some of the pressure off inflation.
—Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2026
Walking up and down the hallway with my walker eased my pain enough to return to sleep, but just briefly.
—Nicole Sours Larson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
While Henry took a meeting from the hotel’s private dining room, Tabitha eased the van onto the road to go pick up sandwiches.
—Literary Hub, 14 Apr. 2026
Cologne eased its Bundesliga relegation worries on Sunday, Stuttgart took another step toward Champions League qualification and Freiburg defeated Mainz 1-0 away in a duel between European contenders.
—ABC News, 12 Apr. 2026
Still, those concerns quickly eased thanks to the returning cast.
—Kennedy French, Variety, 11 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
On a Wednesday morning at rush hour, the truck eased out of a loading dock and headed for the Interstate.
—Michael Kaplan, CBS News, 19 Apr. 2026
Treasury yields, the main benchmark for mortgage rates, have also eased.
—Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 16 Apr. 2026
At the same time, other costs haven’t eased.
—Mike Winters, CNBC, 16 Apr. 2026
In the bond market, Treasury yields eased as the fall for oil prices took some of the pressure off inflation.
—Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2026
Walking up and down the hallway with my walker eased my pain enough to return to sleep, but just briefly.
—Nicole Sours Larson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
While Henry took a meeting from the hotel’s private dining room, Tabitha eased the van onto the road to go pick up sandwiches.
—Literary Hub, 14 Apr. 2026
Cologne eased its Bundesliga relegation worries on Sunday, Stuttgart took another step toward Champions League qualification and Freiburg defeated Mainz 1-0 away in a duel between European contenders.
—ABC News, 12 Apr. 2026
Still, those concerns quickly eased thanks to the returning cast.
—Kennedy French, Variety, 11 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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The partnership was facilitated by Klutch Sports Group’s Brand Consulting and Sports and Brand Insights divisions.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
10 Apr. 2026
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The real details, Leavitt said at a White House news conference, are being discussed in back-channel negotiations between Washington and Tehran that are being facilitated by the government of Pakistan.—
Josh Meyer,
USA Today,
9 Apr. 2026
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For Americans chasing a Canadian passport, the rules may have loosened but the red tape hasn’t.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
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The day when everything around her began to shake and the lumps that embraced her loosened their grip and the tool tossed her through the air, she was spared from being sliced in two by the metal edge.—
María Ospina,
The Dial,
31 Mar. 2026
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The actors bowed, looking relieved.—
Sarah Larson,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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Yet he was relieved to feel those familiar butterflies on the first tee.—
Senior Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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And Utah temporarily reduced its state fuel tax, but only by 6 cents on the gallon, bringing its state gas tax to 32 cents on the gallon for the remainder of 2026.—
Kathryn Watson,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Iran’s enrichment capabilities have been reduced by bombing this year and last.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
15 Apr. 2026
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Fortunately, drinking more water helped, and my symptoms eventually subsided.—
Jenna Anderson,
Health,
17 Apr. 2026
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The be-ins, the marches, and the riots had mostly subsided, leaving a strange quiet in their place.—
Andrew Durbin,
Vulture,
13 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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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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Irrational fears can’t be soothed by logic.—
Calvin Kasulke,
Literary Hub,
10 Apr. 2026
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Himalayan pink salt, rich in 80 minerals, works to draw out impurities, while Centella asiatica helps keep everything calm and soothed.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Eased.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eased. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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