Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eased (up)
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An anti-corruption campaign launched by Chinese leader Xi Jinping shows no sign of letting up after more than a decade.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Feb. 2026 -
Sdao got the first hitter to ground out to him, but let up a one-out single to Hughes on the next at-bat.—
Tony Catalina,
Austin American Statesman,
27 Feb. 2026
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Prosecutors said Campbell hit Ny'Leek after the boy got off a SEPTA bus at 9th and Tilghman streets.—
Madeleine Wright,
CBS News,
25 Feb. 2026
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Miami has won its first nine games of a season for the first time since the 2013 season, when the Hurricanes got off to a 10-0 start.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
23 Feb. 2026
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This might look like picture lights, recessed coves, or lamps outfitted with shades.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Feb. 2026
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These slippers are slightly recessed to fit your foot perfectly.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Eased (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eased%20%28up%29. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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