1
as in facilitates
to free from obstruction or difficulty
measures intended to ease the flow of traffic during rush hour
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
4
as in reduces
to make smaller in amount, volume, or extent
the chairman of the Federal Reserve has promised to ease interest rates
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
5
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
as in reliefs
reduction of or freedom from pain
the sunburn medication brought me instant ease
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of eases
Essence, 14 Oct. 2025
Its arrival eases the burden on Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International, previously the only airport serving Mumbai, one of the world’s most populous cities.
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 11 Oct. 2025
Packed with squalane, coconut, and avocado oil, the product restores moisture and eases discomfort.
—Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
Many people claim that dark chocolate eases the pain, and studies support these claims.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Health, 2 Oct. 2025
This pose gently releases tension in the lumbar spine and eases lower back aches.
—Kate Pitts, Outside, 30 Sep. 2025
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
Chasteberry Tea Chasteberry tea eases PMS and boosts progesterone.
—Brandi Jones, Verywell Health, 18 Sep. 2025
Verb
Gua sha helps reduce puffiness and inflammation, improves blood circulation and lymphatic drainage, and eases tension, among other advantages.
—Essence, 14 Oct. 2025
Its arrival eases the burden on Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International, previously the only airport serving Mumbai, one of the world’s most populous cities.
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 11 Oct. 2025
Packed with squalane, coconut, and avocado oil, the product restores moisture and eases discomfort.
—Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
Many people claim that dark chocolate eases the pain, and studies support these claims.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Health, 2 Oct. 2025
This pose gently releases tension in the lumbar spine and eases lower back aches.
—Kate Pitts, Outside, 30 Sep. 2025
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
Chasteberry Tea Chasteberry tea eases PMS and boosts progesterone.
—Brandi Jones, Verywell Health, 18 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eases
Verb
-
Anu Adedoyin Adasolum is the co-founder and CEO of Sabi, which facilitates commodity exports by connecting African producers, global buyers, and essential commodities through traceability technology.—
Anu Adedoyin Adasolum,
semafor.com,
13 Oct. 2025
-
This structural compatibility facilitates simultaneous quantum operations and permits smooth integration with current optical systems.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
Ray’s hand loosens its grip on the weapon.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
28 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
Verb
-
That thick sole relieves pressure and pain, especially pain associated with conditions like plantar fasciitis.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Oct. 2025
-
This deep tissue massage relieves tension in my head, neck, and shoulders without any effort.—
Jacquelyn Smith,
Parents,
27 Sep. 2025
Verb
-
Cleaning refrigerator coils helps the appliance run efficiently, extends its life, and reduces your energy bill.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Oct. 2025
-
Compared to traditional indigo dyeing, the process consumes 83 percent less water and 32 percent less energy and reduces CO₂ emissions and steam usage.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
This risk decreases as the storm moves away.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
14 Oct. 2025
-
Reduce watering during the winter as growth decreases, and increase humidity by using a humidifier.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
13 Oct. 2025
Noun
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
At the press of a button, the U-Hawk automatically opens its doors and lowers its ramp for loading.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Oct. 2025
-
Borve The kind of home that lowers your blood pressure, this cottage for two sits close to the shoreline within the Scottish Highlands, away from the bustle of the cities.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
12 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Eases.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eases. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share