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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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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
Julianna Chen, Dallas Morning News, 2 Mar. 2026
One of Europe's deadliest migration corridors, where unclaimed bodies often wash up on shore, the passage to Crete is fueled by wars and instability across Africa and is growing busier even as pressure eases on other Mediterranean routes.
—Lefteris Pitarakis, Arkansas Online, 1 Mar. 2026
Route 44, which is a main thoroughfare, is also close by, which eases commuting to many businesses, commercial areas and medical facilities.
—James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 1 Mar. 2026
One of Europe’s deadliest migration corridors, where unclaimed bodies often wash up on shore, the passage to Crete is fueled by wars and instability across Africa and is growing busier even as pressure eases on other Mediterranean routes.
—ABC News, 28 Feb. 2026
As the heartache eases, memories often heal and illuminate.
—Literary Hub, 23 Feb. 2026
Chasteberry Tea Chasteberry tea eases PMS and boosts progesterone.
—Brandi Jones, Verywell Health, 23 Feb. 2026
Whether the amnesty ultimately eases tensions or deepens divisions may depend on how broadly it is applied — and whether excluded prisoners eventually receive relief.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 2026
In a city where traffic rarely eases and culture shifts at warp speed, Atiyya NaDirah has emerged as one of Atlanta's most recognizable and unfiltered digital storytellers.
—Alexa Liacko, CBS News, 19 Feb. 2026
Verb
This eases the pressure of constant perfection.
—Julianna Chen, Dallas Morning News, 2 Mar. 2026
One of Europe's deadliest migration corridors, where unclaimed bodies often wash up on shore, the passage to Crete is fueled by wars and instability across Africa and is growing busier even as pressure eases on other Mediterranean routes.
—Lefteris Pitarakis, Arkansas Online, 1 Mar. 2026
Route 44, which is a main thoroughfare, is also close by, which eases commuting to many businesses, commercial areas and medical facilities.
—James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 1 Mar. 2026
One of Europe’s deadliest migration corridors, where unclaimed bodies often wash up on shore, the passage to Crete is fueled by wars and instability across Africa and is growing busier even as pressure eases on other Mediterranean routes.
—ABC News, 28 Feb. 2026
As the heartache eases, memories often heal and illuminate.
—Literary Hub, 23 Feb. 2026
Chasteberry Tea Chasteberry tea eases PMS and boosts progesterone.
—Brandi Jones, Verywell Health, 23 Feb. 2026
Whether the amnesty ultimately eases tensions or deepens divisions may depend on how broadly it is applied — and whether excluded prisoners eventually receive relief.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 2026
In a city where traffic rarely eases and culture shifts at warp speed, Atiyya NaDirah has emerged as one of Atlanta's most recognizable and unfiltered digital storytellers.
—Alexa Liacko, CBS News, 19 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eases
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His company facilitates travel for around 13,000 visitors a year.—
Jen Murphy,
Outside,
10 Mar. 2026
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There’s also Jonathan Fox, a high-motor athlete who recently made national headlines with a 360 alley-oop dunk, and Kameron Price, a pesky guard who welcomes the toughest defensive assignments, facilitates while taking care of the basketball and rebounds well for his size.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Mar. 2026
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House Bill 1095 is a good piece of legislation tarred by a bad amendment that loosens requirements for public notices.—
The Denver Post Editorial Board,
Denver Post,
28 Feb. 2026
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Raking also loosens the soil which will provide better seed-to-soil contact.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
28 Feb. 2026
Verb
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QatarEnergy, the Gulf nation's state-run petroleum firm that handles all of its oil and gas business, said Wednesday that was declaring Force Majeure, a measure that relieves a company of its contractual obligations when it is impacted by circumstances beyond its control.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
4 Mar. 2026
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This lotion relieves and helps prevent and relieve dry skin for 24 hours.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Feb. 2026
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This is a time of giving and getting support, because practical care reduces friction.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
6 Mar. 2026
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The revolutionary pharoah builds a great city and reduces spiritual chaos by focusing on a single-minded form of worship.—
Classical Music Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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As the storm moves away, this likelihood decreases.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Mar. 2026
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This risk decreases as the storm moves away.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
10 Mar. 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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The Hunter trade alleviates the logjam in the backcourt, clears the way for rookie Nique Clifford to get more playing time and opens a roster spot for the Kings to convert rookie two-way center Dylan Cardwell to a standard NBA contract.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
3 Feb. 2026
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Similarly, having a closed kitchen alleviates some of the pressure of reducing visual clutter.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Jan. 2026
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Extra cargo makes your engine work harder and lowers fuel economy.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
9 Mar. 2026
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Reducing your digital footprint lowers your overall exposure to fraud.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Eases.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eases. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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