eased (up)

verb

past tense of ease (up)
as in let up

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  1. let up
  2. got off
  3. recessed
Verb
  • Schuler said The Protein Spot is not going to let up, either, and is eyeing another restaurant, possibly in Meridian.
    — Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 17 Aug. 2026
  • No let up in Russian fire Russia meanwhile continues to target the Ukrainian capital Kyiv with a mix of missiles and drones.
    — Tim Lister, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of let up
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  • The film got off to a slow box office start amid marketing challenges, but word of mouth drew crowds for weeks to come, as Arthur became the year’s fourth-highest-grossing title.
    — Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 15 Aug. 2026
  • From the 12-yard line, Williams got off the line of scrimmage with ease, showing his ability to release quickly.
    — Chad Graff, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of got off
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  • The frame of the V3 Pro Mini is simple, with a single USB-C port recessed in a cutout in the top-left corner.
    — Francisco Lahoz, PC Magazine, 21 July 2026
  • The dashboard display is recessed under glass on the fuel tank, rather than ahead of the triple clamp.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 19 July 2026
Definition of recessed
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“Eased (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eased%20%28up%29. Accessed 23 Aug. 2026.

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