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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eased (up)
Verb
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The pressure to grow faster, enter newer and bigger markets, and justify the number never lets up.—
Rory McDonald,
Fortune,
6 June 2026 -
In this novel, originally published in 1967, the sense of feverish pursuit and longing starts on page one and does not let up.—
The Know,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
Verb
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Ohtani’s seventh inning got off to an inauspicious start.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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The War Eagles got off to a strong start in the fall with a state championship in volleyball and followed with a productive winter, earning state titles in girls basketball and boys and girls swimming.—
Chip Saye,
AJC.com,
9 June 2026
Verb
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The court was briefly recessed, and the judge ordered a medical evaluation after Pino appeared distressed and began breathing heavily.—
CBS Miami Team,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
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Layer recessed lights, sconces, and floor lamps to brighten low-light areas.—
Jody Garlock,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 June 2026
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“Eased (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eased%20%28up%29. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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