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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
Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 3 May 2026
Steam thins mucus and eases congestion, per the same PMC/NIH trial.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 30 Apr. 2026
During non-REM sleep, the accelerator surges and the brake eases off.
—Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 29 Apr. 2026
The all-inclusive model eases guests into vacation mode—the fleet of water activities, spa offerings, and fresh seafood caught right off shore helps, too.
—Asa Canty, Travel + Leisure, 29 Apr. 2026
The pace eases around May 18, when Venus and Jupiter come together in Cancer and travel side-by-side through early June.
—Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Apr. 2026
The change, signed by Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, does not legalize marijuana federally but eases some regulations.
—David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 23 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
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Once the performers appear, slinking in from the sides of the stage, the show firmly takes shape and eases smoothly from one episode from the Gospels to the next.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 3 May 2026
Steam thins mucus and eases congestion, per the same PMC/NIH trial.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 30 Apr. 2026
During non-REM sleep, the accelerator surges and the brake eases off.
—Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 29 Apr. 2026
The all-inclusive model eases guests into vacation mode—the fleet of water activities, spa offerings, and fresh seafood caught right off shore helps, too.
—Asa Canty, Travel + Leisure, 29 Apr. 2026
The pace eases around May 18, when Venus and Jupiter come together in Cancer and travel side-by-side through early June.
—Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Apr. 2026
The change, signed by Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, does not legalize marijuana federally but eases some regulations.
—David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 23 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eases
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Using proprietary technology, such as its allocation engine, Debrand facilitates the management of unsellable inventory and returns—something the Canadian hub said diverts textile waste from landfills and promotes circularity in the fashion industry, as evidenced by the brand case studies.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
28 Apr. 2026
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The Conservation Fund, a nonprofit, identifies at-risk landscapes to prevent them from falling into the hands of developers and facilitates their transfer from private ownership to public land agencies.—
John Meyer,
Denver Post,
27 Apr. 2026
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Once the gunk loosens, simply wipe the interior clean with a cloth.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Apr. 2026
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The jostling loosens her ties enough to make her drop.—
Keith Langston,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
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This measure also relieves pressure on the broader state budget by leaving more funds available for priorities like Medicaid, behavioral health, infrastructure, and public safety.—
Kevin Vick,
Denver Post,
26 Apr. 2026
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The programming is designed for all fitness levels and also relieves tension, reduces stress and supports hormonal and metabolic health.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
20 Apr. 2026
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Congress should invest in technology, innovation and infrastructure that reduces wildfire risk, protects water supply and develops cleaner energy that works for California families.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2026
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Also, reusing local rubble reduces the carbon emissions from transporting heavy sand and gravel across long distances.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
7 May 2026
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As the storm moves away, this likelihood decreases.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Apr. 2026
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This risk decreases as the storm moves away.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Apr. 2026
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His pieces include solid wood chairs with a deliberately rudimentary, almost minimal design, integrating ornamental elements such as marquetry panels or tin bas-reliefs into their backs, legs or seats.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
20 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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Seasoned party-planners say that striving to create meaningful interactions instead of for perfection alleviates some of the stress of hosting.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 Apr. 2026
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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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Protein lowers the glycemic load and blood sugar response.—
Brittany Lubeck,
Verywell Health,
4 May 2026
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That means grants and tax credits for small businesses to upgrade equipment, improve energy efficiency, and transition to cleaner technologies so compliance lowers their costs over time instead of raising them.—
Linh Tat,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
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“Eases.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eases. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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