eased (up)

past tense of ease (up)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eased (up)
let up
Verb
  • But, the government won't let up on its immunity defense — and a host of other peculiarities.
    Tresa Baldas, Freep.com, 3 July 2025
  • The rain should let up on Sunday in Middle Tenessee, according to the National Weather Service.
    Allison Kiehl, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
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“Eased (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eased%20%28up%29. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.

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