Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eased (up)
Verb
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Once the second half started, the Lancers quickly regained momentum and didn’t let up.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
4 Apr. 2026 -
The right-hander let up four home runs, pitched 4⅔ innings and gave up five runs and five hits.—
Tony Catalina,
Austin American Statesman,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Braves catcher Drake Baldwin got off to a strong start as a rookie in 2025.—
Michael Cunningham,
AJC.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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Major League Baseball’s new season — and its new media deal — got off to a solid start, with opening games on Netflix and NBC turning in multi-year highs for the first week of the season.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Apr. 2026
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Last week, before the court recessed for Easter, John briefly took the stand, legs and hands shackled and dressed in a khaki-colored prison uniform.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
6 Apr. 2026
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Stucchi recommends in-paver LEDs, low bollards, or recessed path lighting to give your driveway a welcoming glow.—
Alexandra Kelly,
Martha Stewart,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Eased (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eased%20%28up%29. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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