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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eased (up)
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When do the side effects finally let up?—
Ryan Brennan,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2026 -
Because of other economic conditions, there should still be a healthy market for gold, even if inflation starts to let up.—
Aly J Yale,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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The Ivory Coast's quest for a World Cup got off to a great start with a 1-0 victory over Ecuador on Sunday, but a recent scandal involving one of its players may put a dark cloud over its entire tournament run.—
Austin Perry,
FOXNews.com,
17 June 2026
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Ohtani’s seventh inning got off to an inauspicious start.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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The court was briefly recessed, and the judge ordered a medical evaluation after Pino appeared distressed and began breathing heavily.—
CBS Miami Team,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
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Layer recessed lights, sconces, and floor lamps to brighten low-light areas.—
Jody Garlock,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 June 2026
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“Eased (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eased%20%28up%29. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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