eased (up)

past tense of ease (up)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for eased (up)
Verb
  • There’s no sign administration officials, including Terrell, will let up in their campaign against higher education.
    Peter Elkind, ProPublica, 27 Aug. 2025
  • Shane van Gisbergen, tied with Denny Hamlin for a series-best four wins in his debut season, says the immediacy and effort never let up, combined with a one-of-a-kind atmosphere at the track.
    Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 27 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Outside linebacker Gabe Jacas got off to a good start to what Illinois hopes is a big season.
    Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2025
  • The issue with the 2024 season is the Bengals got off to a rough start, dropping four games in their first five outings.
    James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 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 4 Sep. 2025.

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