eased (up)

past tense of ease (up)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for eased (up)
Verb
  • When the wind finally let up on Sunday and the gates officially opened, burners began pouring into the city just as hammering rain began.
    Denver Nicks, Rolling Stone, 14 Sep. 2025
  • The energy never let up, making the night one fans won’t soon forget.
    Quincy Green, Billboard, 12 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The Patriots and Dolphins both got off to disappointing starts.
    Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 10 Sep. 2025
  • New plans were filed, yet the project never got off the ground and the building sat vacant.
    Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The court recessed to address the issue, during which time DeBie produced the video, Eppink said.
    Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 28 Aug. 2025
  • The first story has recessed walls with a walkway.
    Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 25 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 16 Sep. 2025.

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