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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
Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 16 Feb. 2026
Seasonality also plays a role, as demand typically rises during the holiday baking season and eases in January, according to trade association Eggs Unlimited.
—Mike Winters, CNBC, 13 Feb. 2026
Keller eases past Eaton in finale Keller got 14 points from Mia Arnold as the Indians downed Haslet Eaton 47-40 in a District 4-6A contest.
—Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Feb. 2026
Seattle’s offense ranked top-10 in the majors in runs scored, OPS and home runs in 2025, and acquiring Donovan eases the impetus on young infielders Cole Young and Colt Emerson to make a big impact right away.
—Matt Kawahara, Houston Chronicle, 10 Feb. 2026
Departing from Moynihan Train Hall in the heart of Manhattan, the train eases out from beneath the skyline before slipping into New Jersey, where city boroughs gradually give way to quieter suburbs.
—Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 1 Feb. 2026
Olson says even if the Minnesota immigration crackdown eases, these same concerns could arise elsewhere.
—Meg Anderson, NPR, 1 Feb. 2026
Experts believe the Fed's ability to set interest rates on its own gives the central bank credibility and eases fears that it is motivated by politics.
—Joe Walsh, CBS News, 30 Jan. 2026
Another factor is the general assumption that keeping Rodriguez in place minimizes the chaos of an actual regime change, and thus eases the path to taking Venezuela’s oil.
—Niall Stanage, The Hill, 15 Jan. 2026
Verb
Heat strengthens pure metals Standard metallurgical rules dictate that heat eases atomic movement, rendering metals more pliable and simpler to reshape under normal conditions.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 16 Feb. 2026
Seasonality also plays a role, as demand typically rises during the holiday baking season and eases in January, according to trade association Eggs Unlimited.
—Mike Winters, CNBC, 13 Feb. 2026
Keller eases past Eaton in finale Keller got 14 points from Mia Arnold as the Indians downed Haslet Eaton 47-40 in a District 4-6A contest.
—Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Feb. 2026
Seattle’s offense ranked top-10 in the majors in runs scored, OPS and home runs in 2025, and acquiring Donovan eases the impetus on young infielders Cole Young and Colt Emerson to make a big impact right away.
—Matt Kawahara, Houston Chronicle, 10 Feb. 2026
Departing from Moynihan Train Hall in the heart of Manhattan, the train eases out from beneath the skyline before slipping into New Jersey, where city boroughs gradually give way to quieter suburbs.
—Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 1 Feb. 2026
Olson says even if the Minnesota immigration crackdown eases, these same concerns could arise elsewhere.
—Meg Anderson, NPR, 1 Feb. 2026
Experts believe the Fed's ability to set interest rates on its own gives the central bank credibility and eases fears that it is motivated by politics.
—Joe Walsh, CBS News, 30 Jan. 2026
Another factor is the general assumption that keeping Rodriguez in place minimizes the chaos of an actual regime change, and thus eases the path to taking Venezuela’s oil.
—Niall Stanage, The Hill, 15 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eases
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And Verizon — through a 10-year, $176 million contract with the Department of Homeland Security, including ICE — supplies the communications infrastructure that facilitates raids, detention centers, and deportations.—
Robert B. Reich,
Hartford Courant,
12 Feb. 2026
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This device has a rechargeable battery and is connected to an app called SmartLINK, which features biometric facial recognition technology, shares a database with community resources, allows users to upload important documents, and facilitates communication with ICE.—
Paula Soria,
AZCentral.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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When force is applied in the driving direction, torque tightens or loosens a fastener.—
Maryna Holovnova,
New Atlas,
13 Feb. 2026
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Being a fan of a cultural artifact means being a passionate reader (in a broader sense that also includes viewer, listener, audience, co-creator, and that also loosens and points out the porous border between work, creator, recipient).—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Feb. 2026
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Moving water is less likely to freeze and relieves that pressure.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
3 Feb. 2026
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Plush cushioning on the insoles relieves tired feet during the day, making these comfortable enough to wear for hours.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Jan. 2026
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This abundance reduces material costs and supply chain risks.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Feb. 2026
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Removing whey from yogurt reduces the amount of carbs and sugar and concentrates more protein per ounce as a result.—
Kristen Gasnick,
Verywell Health,
19 Feb. 2026
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As the storm moves away, this likelihood decreases.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
17 Feb. 2026
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Lowering the sales tax 1% decreases the cost of all taxable purchases for all Texans.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 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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One of the most unexpected reliefs came in the grocery store aisles.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Nov. 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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This timing difference explains why a tax credit lowers your tax bill before penalties or collections begin, while tax relief applies after a tax balance exists.—
Adam Palasciano,
USA Today,
16 Feb. 2026
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Plus, the lack of bulky seams lowers the risk of getting blisters.—
Katie Jackson,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Feb. 2026
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