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as in facilitates
to free from obstruction or difficulty
measures intended to ease the flow of traffic during rush hour
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as in loosens
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 relieves
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 reduces
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 decreases
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 reliefs
reduction of or freedom from pain
the sunburn medication brought me instant ease
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Recent Examples of eases
Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 22 Apr. 2026
Regular physical activity helps reduce blood pressure, eases arthritic pain, combats chronic illness and lifts your mood.
—Helen Dennis, Daily News, 19 Apr. 2026
But Eddie has a way of getting in our head and hearts to create a belly laugh that eases the pain, builds a bridge and diffuses a situation which makes a real difference.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 19 Apr. 2026
Eddie has a way of getting into our heads and hearts for a belly laugh that eases pain, builds a bridge.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2026
Tamas thinks that increases the fairness of the regular season and also eases some travel.
—Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
Dozens of patrons show up at Tsarouhas’ restaurant at all hours — particularly at the crack of dawn — to enjoy patsa as many say the soup eases the stomach after a night of heavy drinking.
—ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026
For him, the oxygen eases the pain.
—Literary Hub, 10 Apr. 2026
And very often, the pitcher eases up a little.
—Matt Gelb, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
Verb
Steam thins mucus and eases congestion, per the same PMC/NIH trial.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 22 Apr. 2026
Regular physical activity helps reduce blood pressure, eases arthritic pain, combats chronic illness and lifts your mood.
—Helen Dennis, Daily News, 19 Apr. 2026
But Eddie has a way of getting in our head and hearts to create a belly laugh that eases the pain, builds a bridge and diffuses a situation which makes a real difference.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 19 Apr. 2026
Eddie has a way of getting into our heads and hearts for a belly laugh that eases pain, builds a bridge.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2026
Tamas thinks that increases the fairness of the regular season and also eases some travel.
—Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
Dozens of patrons show up at Tsarouhas’ restaurant at all hours — particularly at the crack of dawn — to enjoy patsa as many say the soup eases the stomach after a night of heavy drinking.
—ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026
For him, the oxygen eases the pain.
—Literary Hub, 10 Apr. 2026
And very often, the pitcher eases up a little.
—Matt Gelb, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eases
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The war prompted Iran's effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital maritime trading route that facilitates the transport of about one-fifth of the global supply of oil and natural gas.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
20 Apr. 2026
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The Transportation Security Administration has had a program in place for over two decades that facilitates airport security screening by private contractors.—
Sheldon H. Jacobson,
Twin Cities,
19 Apr. 2026
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The bill also loosens rules around building increasingly popular accessory dwelling units (ADUs) — such as granny flats, in-law suites or backyard cottages — alongside existing structures.—
Bob Woods,
CNBC,
29 Mar. 2026
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Other people’s reactions bleed into your own experience; the boundary between self and crowd loosens.—
Yook JiHun,
Popular Science,
26 Mar. 2026
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The Deep Sleep Superblend of lavender, chamomile and vetivert relieves stress, supporting relaxation and promoting restful sleep.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 Apr. 2026
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The system of competitive advantage also relieves professors from making judgments about the quality of work the students who receive therapy provide.—
Richard E. Vatz,
Baltimore Sun,
15 Apr. 2026
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Animal advocates have long pushed the city to legalize TNR, saying the practice reduces unwarranted litters, euthanasia and shelter intake while improving the health of feral cats.—
Claire Wang,
Oc Register,
23 Apr. 2026
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There’s also a sliding divider that provides a privacy barrier from the aisle and, according to the manufacturer, reduces noise from the galley and bathroom.—
Avni Trivedi,
CNN Money,
23 Apr. 2026
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By April and May, the shelf life decreases.—
Stacey Lastoe,
Southern Living,
20 Apr. 2026
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When timelines stretch over years, transaction certainty decreases, project economics weaken, and securing financing becomes more difficult.—
Dan Romito,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Apr. 2026
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The houses below are famously adorned with colorful reliefs that recount the history of each owner’s family.—
Annabelle Dufraigne,
Architectural Digest,
15 Feb. 2026
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From the old mail chute in the lobby to the original grand marble portrait reliefs on the ornate curving staircase, attention to historical preservation adds charm in all the public—and even not-so-public—spaces, like the basement bank safe where the original Coca-Cola recipe once resided.—
Su-Jit Lin,
Southern Living,
27 Dec. 2025
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Accessible, affordable childcare alleviates poverty, prevents homelessness, improves employer productivity and retention, increases the tax base, supports small businesses and keeps young families in our communities.—
Susan Ellenberg,
Mercury News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Creating a natural flow between a small bedroom and pint-sized patio alleviates the space concerns in each, turning two negatives into one major positive.—
Rachel Davies,
Architectural Digest,
15 Apr. 2026
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This reduces the need for expensive peak electricity purchases and lowers stress on the grid while maintaining stable factory operations.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Apr. 2026
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Reducing preventable complications spares patients unnecessary suffering and lowers costs for families, employers, and insurers alike.—
Mathias P. Bostrom,
Fortune,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Eases.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eases. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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