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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
Steve McDowell, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
The Church’s commitment to academic excellence enriches education and eases the financial burden on taxpayers.
—Jason Adkins, Twin Cities, 21 Mar. 2025
Fly-by-wire technology eases the pilot’s job, and that was combined with more logical, straightforward ways to present information on the consoles and gauges.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 19 Mar. 2025
Ordinarily, inflation eases when the economy contracts.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 18 Mar. 2025
If inflation eases in the CPI report this week, the CME FedWatch Tool is likely to show even higher odds of May or June Fed rate cuts.
—Jason Schenker, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
The Grocery Tax Relief Act ends our state's most regressive tax, the state Grocery Tax, and eases the burden on families just trying to put food on their tables.
—William Lambers, Newsweek, 10 Mar. 2025
Friday and the weekend hold potential for a true bright spot as the city eases out of winter.
—Isabelle Friedman, Boston Herald, 10 Mar. 2025
The Fed is currently poised to cut interest rates, especially if inflation eases and job gains slow.
—Jason Schenker, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
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This choice caters directly to the needs of a cloud-first AI world and eases the integration of the new offering into existing infrastructure.
—Steve McDowell, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
The Church’s commitment to academic excellence enriches education and eases the financial burden on taxpayers.
—Jason Adkins, Twin Cities, 21 Mar. 2025
Fly-by-wire technology eases the pilot’s job, and that was combined with more logical, straightforward ways to present information on the consoles and gauges.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 19 Mar. 2025
Ordinarily, inflation eases when the economy contracts.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 18 Mar. 2025
If inflation eases in the CPI report this week, the CME FedWatch Tool is likely to show even higher odds of May or June Fed rate cuts.
—Jason Schenker, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
The Grocery Tax Relief Act ends our state's most regressive tax, the state Grocery Tax, and eases the burden on families just trying to put food on their tables.
—William Lambers, Newsweek, 10 Mar. 2025
Friday and the weekend hold potential for a true bright spot as the city eases out of winter.
—Isabelle Friedman, Boston Herald, 10 Mar. 2025
The Fed is currently poised to cut interest rates, especially if inflation eases and job gains slow.
—Jason Schenker, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eases
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Its architecture supports relevant computational primitives, facilitates remote AI access across the system and optimizes compute capacity through new data types.—
Melody Brue,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The list also facilitates networking, allowing users to see which of their connections work at these companies.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Another important factor is if a jacket limits mobility or gets in the way when the dog relieves itself.—
Madison Yauger,
People.com,
3 Jan. 2025
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The partnership relieves overcrowding at the shelter, which has recently seen an uptick in the average length of stay before getting adopted, said shelter spokesperson Jen Smieja.—
JR Radcliffe,
Journal Sentinel,
26 Dec. 2024
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Your healthcare provider may prescribe a topical corticosteroid medication that reduces scales, redness, swelling, and itchiness.—
Laura Schober,
Health,
4 Jan. 2025
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That includes the Windfall Elimination Provision, or WEP, which reduces Social Security benefits for individuals who also receive pension or disability benefits from employers who did not withhold Social Security taxes.—
Lorie Konish,
CNBC,
4 Jan. 2025
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The big reveal alleviates some of the pressure, but the shock of it comes a little too late, and what proceeds to unfold in the third act feels like a film disappointedly letting out almost all its air.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
The Hollywood Reporter,
10 Mar. 2025
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This encourages blood flow in the body, and alleviates pressure off the liver, per Mount Sinai.—
Caroline C. Boyle,
USA TODAY,
4 Mar. 2025
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The hero ingredient in the Dae Desert Detox Clarifying Shampoo is the brand’s Signature Desert Botanical Blend, which moisturizes, fights frizz, adds shine, soothes the scalp, strengthens and prevents breakage.—
Celia Shatzman,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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Serena Williams soothes any inflammation with her CurrentBody LED mask, while Abby Champion travels everywhere with an acupressure pen.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
23 Dec. 2024
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This lowers the chances of your data being used in phishing scams or other fraudulent activities.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Need to know The Reserve Bank of India lowers rates.—
Ganesh Rao,
CNBC,
10 Apr. 2025
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Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Apr. 2025
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Reducing consumer spending and industrial activity —both significant energy consumers — diminishes the demand for oil and gas.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
10 Apr. 2025
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His visit to the referee training course falls the day after the Commonwealth Day Service of Celebration at Westminster Abbey in London, which was especially momentous as Princess Kate and King Charles attended for the first time in two years.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
11 Mar. 2025
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If the issue falls outside your skillset, call a plumber to inspect and repair the sprinkler system.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Mar. 2025
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“Eases.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eases. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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