eased (up)

past tense of ease (up)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for eased (up)
Verb
  • 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
  • Ohtani’s seventh inning got off to an inauspicious start.
    Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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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