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as in to facilitate
to free from obstruction or difficulty
measures intended to ease the flow of traffic during rush hour
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as in to loosen
to make less taut
the rock climber eased the rope a little so that his fellow climber had room to maneuver
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as in to alleviate
to make more bearable or less severe
grandmother's firm belief that there are few ailments that chicken soup won't ease
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as in to reduce
to make smaller in amount, volume, or extent
the chairman of the Federal Reserve has promised to ease interest rates
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as in to decrease
to grow less in scope or intensity especially gradually
new investments in the region have eased since the rise in interest rates
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as in relief
reduction of or freedom from pain
the sunburn medication brought me instant ease
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as in abandon
carefree freedom from constraint
a gymnast who can handle even the most demanding moves on the parallel bars with total ease
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as in rest
freedom from activity or labor
the dream of every lottery player is a life of fabulous luxury and everlasting ease
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Recent Examples of ease
Alexandria Nyembwe, Health, 20 July 2025
Behind the scenes, discussions are underway about reopening embassies, reissuing oil licenses, and gradually easing sanctions—steps that could unfold if Venezuela makes demonstrable progress on democratic reforms.
—Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 18 July 2025
Damian Peach, Space.com, 17 July 2025
Instead of jumping into tasks, ease into your morning with care.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 July 2025
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Verb
Gentle movement like walking, yoga, or swimming can improve blood flow and may ease MS symptoms and reduce your risk of atherosclerosis.
—Alexandria Nyembwe, Health, 20 July 2025
Behind the scenes, discussions are underway about reopening embassies, reissuing oil licenses, and gradually easing sanctions—steps that could unfold if Venezuela makes demonstrable progress on democratic reforms.
—Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 18 July 2025
Noun
Users praise its sharp images and ease of use, with Jupiter’s belts and Saturn’s rings easily captured.
—Damian Peach, Space.com, 17 July 2025
Instead of jumping into tasks, ease into your morning with care.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ease
Verb
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Centuries ago, the Maya cut a slender channel through dense mangrove forests to facilitate transportation between two technicolor lagoons.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
19 July 2025
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If the actual burn pattern is in patches, hopping between tree stands while leaving other clusters untouched, that would better facilitate wildlife's return.—
Joan Meiners,
AZCentral.com,
19 July 2025
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The fine dining restaurant, La Finca, holds a Michelin star, even as veteran chef Fernando Arjona and his team have loosened things up, moving away from a long tasting menu toward a relaxed a la carte approach.—
Ann Abel,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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Its two-step function—first delivering a light mist to loosen mucus, followed by gentle suction—aims to make nasal clearing more efficient and less disruptive.—
Kaitlyn Gomez,
USA Today,
8 July 2025
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Shriners Hospitals for Children have also alleviated the financial burden on the Petersons by covering the costs of Hadley's medical procedures, some of which would normally cost tens of thousands of dollars.—
Analisa Novak,
CBS News,
14 July 2025
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And if its alleviating dryness in the air, look no further than Levoit’s humidifier which adds moisture with ease.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
11 July 2025
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The executive order at the center of the legal battle, issued in March, would reduce the Education Department’s workforce by roughly 1,400 positions, with Trump saying the order would effectively gut the department.—
Jack Birle,
The Washington Examiner,
14 July 2025
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The move comes amid mounting frustration with the country’s law enforcement, which for decades has faced allegations of abuse — including thousands of cases of a still-prevalent torture mechanism used during apartheid — and yet failed to reduce crime.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
14 July 2025
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This would decrease in the following months to reach a low of 41 percent in April.—
Kate Plummer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 July 2025
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Older people may have decreased appetites or struggle to shop for food and prepare meals.—
Paula Span,
Miami Herald,
18 July 2025
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Temporary air conditioning units can provide relief from extreme heat, however these systems consume tremendous amounts of energy.—
Claire Poole,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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And there is a clock to be watched that ticks down toward relief.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
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Early James, a 31-year-old Troy, Alabama native, makes folksy blues music that seems best suited for stoking anarchy while soothing reckless abandon.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
The Tennessean,
28 June 2025
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The takeaway: Reckless abandon is not the way to survive a season.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 June 2025
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If your back starts to sag, rest and reset to maintain proper form.—
Jakob Roze,
Health,
14 July 2025
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Located in a former Baroque palace estate in the Juárez neighborhood, this house is what sunny fever dreams are made of: a massive outdoor pool is lined by plush loungers, where the city’s chicest rest atop olive-and-white towels and sip mezcal cocktails and natural wine.—
Michaela Trimble,
Vogue,
13 July 2025
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“Ease.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ease. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.
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