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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
Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 8 Jan. 2026
However, some people find that lemon water eases bloating.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 8 Jan. 2026
The kitchen is conveniently located immediately next to the attached two-car garage, which eases the unloading of groceries and other household supplies.
—James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 4 Jan. 2026
If those go back to the market, that eases pressures.
—Alain Sherter, CBS News, 3 Jan. 2026
Those numbers eases to 45% K-12 out and 84% colleges on break on Monday, which is still great for the movie business.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 2 Jan. 2026
The capture eases Moscow’s advance to the cities of Kramatorsk and Sloviansk, part of Ukraine’s industrial belt.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 26 Dec. 2025
Just the tactile pleasure of touching a pet eases stress and boosts mood, says Lindsay Conner, a recreational therapist at the VA.
—Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 24 Dec. 2025
Knowing and acting on her mom’s wishes eases the burden of last-minute decision-making and prompts Dowd to take early planning into her own hands.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 5 Nov. 2025
Verb
Listening first eases tension and helps plans click into place.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 8 Jan. 2026
However, some people find that lemon water eases bloating.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 8 Jan. 2026
The kitchen is conveniently located immediately next to the attached two-car garage, which eases the unloading of groceries and other household supplies.
—James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 4 Jan. 2026
If those go back to the market, that eases pressures.
—Alain Sherter, CBS News, 3 Jan. 2026
Those numbers eases to 45% K-12 out and 84% colleges on break on Monday, which is still great for the movie business.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 2 Jan. 2026
The capture eases Moscow’s advance to the cities of Kramatorsk and Sloviansk, part of Ukraine’s industrial belt.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 26 Dec. 2025
Just the tactile pleasure of touching a pet eases stress and boosts mood, says Lindsay Conner, a recreational therapist at the VA.
—Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 24 Dec. 2025
Knowing and acting on her mom’s wishes eases the burden of last-minute decision-making and prompts Dowd to take early planning into her own hands.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 5 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eases
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Norman is a finalist for Hayden’s Ferry Review’s Poetry Contest, a Best of the Net nominee, and occasionally facilitates interpersonal dynamics at Stanford GSB.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Jan. 2026
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Rentals The easiest place to secure gear rentals is through Winter Park Resort, which facilitates reservations for the rental shops at the base of the mountain.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Dec. 2025
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Fortunately, the BreezyClear Pro is equipped to address all the baby’s needs from the beginning to the end of the decongestion process; by briefly misting the nasal passages, the device loosens mucus so its powerful suction can remove it quickly and without fuss.—
Ethan Stone,
USA Today,
28 Oct. 2025
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Ray’s hand loosens its grip on the weapon.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
28 Sep. 2025
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That thick sole relieves pressure and pain, especially pain associated with conditions like plantar fasciitis.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Oct. 2025
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This deep tissue massage relieves tension in my head, neck, and shoulders without any effort.—
Jacquelyn Smith,
Parents,
27 Sep. 2025
Verb
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This enables continuous charging and reduces the need for large onboard batteries.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Nov. 2025
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As a stocky playmaker who rarely sprints and often reduces the game to walking pace in an increasingly breakneck sport populated by iron men, Cherki’s timing of arrival into English football is where the dichotomy lies.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
8 Nov. 2025
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This risk decreases as the storm moves away.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
4 Jan. 2026
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Prescribed medication is used to manage discomfort, which usually decreases noticeably after the first week.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
2 Jan. 2026
Noun
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More impressively, its AI Modeling tools allow anyone to generate 3D models or reliefs from images or prompts, opening the door for newcomers who want to create without mastering traditional modeling software.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
16 Oct. 2025
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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
Verb
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Unrivaled alleviates the need for that by allowing players to remain stateside in a competitive league.—
Michael Butler,
Miami Herald,
5 Jan. 2026
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As with many treatments that involve the brain, there are theories about how the device alleviates depression, but little certainty, says Wilkinson.—
Emily Kay Votruba,
EverydayHealth.com,
15 Dec. 2025
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Obviously, police not shooting lowers the risk of harm to the suspect.—
Ben Jones,
The Conversation,
8 Jan. 2026
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That lowers his ultimate value a bit.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Eases.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eases. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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