Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eased (up)
Verb
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Large, fluffy flakes fell for nearly 45 minutes near Interstate 77 Brawley School Road exit 35 and wasn’t letting up toward noon.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Feb. 2026 -
After a while, the shark finally let up, enabling Peter to be rescued from the water.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
PEOPLE,
4 Feb. 2026
Verb
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His rebound control remains a work in progress, but particularly early in the game, Ellis was sharp while the Sabres got off to a slow start.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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That's when two restaurant employees followed the suspects, who had boarded a bus and then got off at the convenience store.—
Jennifer McRae,
CBS News,
3 Feb. 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 9 Feb. 2026.
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