eased (up)

Definition of eased (up)next
past tense of ease (up)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eased (up)
Verb
  • But for all its twists and turns, Boston and her cast, writers, and directors never let up on the promise of the show’s title and the skin-crawling sensations the pilot’s opening scenes (of Rachel and Nicky’s wedding and its insane, bloody aftermath) giddily pile on.
    Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 28 Mar. 2026
  • In the year since, there has been no sign that the pressure is letting up.
    Anil Oza, STAT, 27 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Braves catcher Drake Baldwin got off to a strong start as a rookie in 2025.
    Michael Cunningham, AJC.com, 1 Apr. 2026
  • Major League Baseball’s new season — and its new media deal — got off to a solid start, with opening games on Netflix and NBC turning in multi-year highs for the first week of the season.
    Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 1 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Martine Moïse, who was wounded during the attack, testified for about an hour before court recessed for the day.
    David Fischer, Sun Sentinel, 10 Mar. 2026
  • Another feature that enhanced observation was recessed objective lenses and super-spectra coating, which helped to reduce flare and ghosting.
    Matt Morris, Space.com, 4 Mar. 2026
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“Eased (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eased%20%28up%29. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.

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