Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eased (up)
Verb
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Denver had three first-quarter sacks and never let up on Justin Herbert all day, even when the Chargers' offense got going.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
22 Sep. 2025 -
Still, the good-natured ribbing never let up.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
20 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Play Now Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s address at the UN General Assembly got off to a fraught start as dozens of delegates walked out upon his arrival.—
Brian Bennett,
Time,
1 Oct. 2025
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In May, the Rockies fired manager Bud Black after the team got off to a 7-33 start.—
Melissa Lockard,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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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
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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 6 Oct. 2025.
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