eased (up)

Definition of eased (up)next
past tense of ease (up)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for eased (up)
Verb
  • This is all in the first three paragraphs, and the breakdowns—a capacious category that, for Lemann, seems to encompass everything from rages to amiable fugues—do not let up.
    Brandy Jensen, New Yorker, 8 Apr. 2026
  • The film sees Wilde herself starring alongside Seth Rogen, Edward Norton, and Penelope Cruz in a comedy of manners that never lets up (and never lets that energy get in the way of some great performances).
    Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 7 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The Spurs got off to a sluggish start, missing their first three shots and committing a turnover in the opening two minutes.
    ABC News, ABC News, 9 Apr. 2026
  • Nolan Traoré played only five minutes in the first half, while Josh Minott and Ochai Agbaji never got off the bench.
    C.J. Holmes, New York Daily News, 8 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Behind every roof beam is recessed LED lighting, with individual lighting control for every strand.
    Niyaz Pirani, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
  • 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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“Eased (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eased%20%28up%29. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.

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