Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eased (up)
Verb
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His teammates don’t let up on him, either.—
Mirin Fader,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026 -
With a lead that swelled to 43 points, the Clippers did let up some in the second half.—
Janis Carr,
Oc Register,
31 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison, who orchestrated the Doncic trade, was fired after the team got off to a slow start this season.—
Jim Barnes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Jan. 2026
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General manager Nico Harrison, the orchestrator of the deal, was fired in November after Dallas got off to a slow start.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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As opposed to overly recessed ceiling fixtures, ambient chandelier lighting can also add a comfortable level of brightness without causing a glare or harsh lighting colors, according to Deana Concilio-Lenz, founder of Deana Lenz Interiors in New York City.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
18 Dec. 2025
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His position was very deeply recessed, and the other characters were forwarded.—
Fiction Non Fiction,
Literary Hub,
18 Dec. 2025
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“Eased (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eased%20%28up%29. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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