eased (up)

past tense of ease (up)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for eased (up)
Verb
  • The 2022 World Cup winners booked their place at the 2026 edition in March and have not let up since.
    Jack Lang, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
  • And there are no signs of letting up as a new nine-month term dawns in October with more major cases awaiting.
    Jan Wolfe, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • In fact, while 19 schools got off the low-performing list in 2023-24, 17 more were added.
    Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 4 Sep. 2025
  • The Tar Heels got off to a sprint of a start with an 83-yard drive that ended with Caleb Hood scoring through the right side from 8 yards out, followed by forcing a quick punt.
    Aaron Beard, Chicago Tribune, 2 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 9 Sep. 2025.

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