Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eased (up)
Verb
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The heaviest rainfall will continue to focus over the windward portions of the islands, letting up Monday afternoon.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 Feb. 2026 -
The rookie tackle let up a sack and was penalized for a false start.—
Doug Kyed,
Hartford Courant,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Shiffrin got off to another slow start at these Winter Games, finishing 11th in the giant slalom and fourth in the team combined.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
18 Feb. 2026
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San Diego’s three NCAA Division I baseball teams got off to strong starts over the weekend.—
Bill Center,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Feb. 2026
Verb
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These slippers are slightly recessed to fit your foot perfectly.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2026
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Architectural Accents Many homes, especially older ones, feature unique nooks, corners, and recessed portions of walls.—
Nishaa Sharma,
The Spruce,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Eased (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eased%20%28up%29. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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