eased (up)

past tense of ease (up)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for eased (up)
Verb
  • Not only did the Jayhawks let up 42 points, but the Red Raiders finished with 505 yards of offense, including 372 on the ground.
    Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 12 Oct. 2025
  • This lip mask broke the internet last year, and its influence hasn’t let up.
    Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 8 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The Chrome Hearts tour got off to a really strong start in Europe.
    Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 15 Oct. 2025
  • Among the new shows, Little Bear Ridge Road, which marks Scott Rudin’s return to Broadway producing, played its first eight previews last week and got off to somewhat of a slow start with capacity at 83 percent and a tally of $371,635 at the Booth Theatre.
    Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Sandbags and plywood protected the windows, but the materials were recessed to be less noticeable, and fresh vehicle tracks marked the ground nearby.
    Ken Harbaugh, The Atlantic, 15 Sep. 2025
  • The court recessed to address the issue, during which time DeBie produced the video, Eppink said.
    Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 28 Aug. 2025
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“Eased (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eased%20%28up%29. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.

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