Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eased (up)
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Do not let up on the brakes should this occur – maintain a firm foot on the pedal until the vehicle comes to a stop.—
Jim Gorzelany,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026 -
As of Friday, Cronce said the coldest wind chills have passed, but the frigid temperatures won't let up over the weekend.—
Maia Pandey,
jsonline.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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The deal, announced earlier this month, was another major boost of confidence in Google’s AI revival after OpenAI got off to a hot start with ChatGPT.—
Samantha Subin,
CNBC,
27 Jan. 2026
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As the Chiefs’ offseason got off to an earlier-than-normal start, Patrick Mahomes’ season-ending ACL injury and the uncertainty swirling around Travis Kelce’s future are being closely watched in Kansas City.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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The filter is usually recessed in the bottom interior floor of the dishwasher.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
16 Jan. 2026
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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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“Eased (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eased%20%28up%29. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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