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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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2
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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4
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
Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Sep. 2025
The two-minute clip eases audiences into the documentary's unique visual approach, which tells its story almost entirely through 911 calls and footage culled from body cameras worn by police officers.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Sep. 2025
Her hope is that sharing honestly eases the shame so many carry in silence.
—Staff Author, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2025
Chasteberry Tea Chasteberry tea eases PMS and boosts progesterone.
—Brandi Jones, Verywell Health, 18 Sep. 2025
Paired with the vibrations of Tibetan singing bowls, the experience eases jet lag, loosens tight muscles and leaves body and mind in a state of meditative calm.
—Katharina Kotrba, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
In the past quarter century, gold has never declined in price when the central bank eases monetary policy at the same time as inflation remains above the central bank's 2% target, according to Bank of America's commodity analysts.
—Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2025
The heat will stick around, with low to mid-90s expected Sunday and into early next week before the worst of it finally eases.
—Kansas City Star, 10 Sep. 2025
Slack in the jobs market eases some of the Fed's concerns about fueling inflation with a rate cut.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
Verb
If Tylenol eases a pregnant woman’s severe headache, then preeclampsia is generally not the cause.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Sep. 2025
The two-minute clip eases audiences into the documentary's unique visual approach, which tells its story almost entirely through 911 calls and footage culled from body cameras worn by police officers.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Sep. 2025
Her hope is that sharing honestly eases the shame so many carry in silence.
—Staff Author, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2025
Chasteberry Tea Chasteberry tea eases PMS and boosts progesterone.
—Brandi Jones, Verywell Health, 18 Sep. 2025
Paired with the vibrations of Tibetan singing bowls, the experience eases jet lag, loosens tight muscles and leaves body and mind in a state of meditative calm.
—Katharina Kotrba, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
In the past quarter century, gold has never declined in price when the central bank eases monetary policy at the same time as inflation remains above the central bank's 2% target, according to Bank of America's commodity analysts.
—Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2025
The heat will stick around, with low to mid-90s expected Sunday and into early next week before the worst of it finally eases.
—Kansas City Star, 10 Sep. 2025
Slack in the jobs market eases some of the Fed's concerns about fueling inflation with a rate cut.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eases
Verb
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Skulls retract and flatten as their musculature facilitates more expressive faces.—
Harmon Siegel,
Artforum,
1 Oct. 2025
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Cuisinart’s air fryer is a multitasking powerhouse that can crisp, bake, and toast all in one, while the 11-piece cookware set facilitates everything from hearty soups to quick sautés.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
26 Sep. 2025
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Ray’s hand loosens its grip on the weapon.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
28 Sep. 2025
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Paired with the vibrations of Tibetan singing bowls, the experience eases jet lag, loosens tight muscles and leaves body and mind in a state of meditative calm.—
Katharina Kotrba,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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This deep tissue massage relieves tension in my head, neck, and shoulders without any effort.—
Jacquelyn Smith,
Parents,
27 Sep. 2025
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This mechanism decreases the effect of prostaglandins and relieves pain and inflammation.—
Jessica Swirble,
Verywell Health,
23 Sep. 2025
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This coating reduces absorbency, causes discoloration, and can trap bacteria and odors.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
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This robot vacuum reduces daily chores, keeping floors clean of dirt, dust, and pet hair with minimal effort.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 2025
Verb
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As the storm moves away, this likelihood decreases.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Sep. 2025
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As the storm moves away, this likelihood decreases.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
28 Sep. 2025
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Anchored by Studio Gypsandconcrete and IDAAF Architects constructivist candleholder designs, the tapered wax flambeaus twist and turn with plantlike reliefs winding up to the top.—
Adrian Madlener,
Curbed,
13 Sep. 2025
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Existing savings reliefs and incentives tilt heavily in favor of the better off, and are inordinately complicated to boot.—
Clive Crook,
Twin Cities,
21 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Gaming laptops, especially those with larger screens, tend to be bulky, but the Slim alleviates some of that.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
8 Sep. 2025
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There are occasional flashbacks to his childhood, as well as moments out-of-time, where Kafka finds himself in the modern-day Czech republic, but none of this alleviates the pacing doldrums of a conventional biopic.—
Sam Bodrojan,
IndieWire,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Democrats remain ready to find a bipartisan path forward to reopen the government in a way that lowers costs and addresses the Republican healthcare crisis.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
30 Sep. 2025
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Plus, eating nutritious foods lowers the risk of diseases that further weaken the immune system, such as obesity and type 2 diabetes.—
Jocelyn Solis-Moreira,
Flow Space,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Eases.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eases. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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