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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
Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 3 June 2026
The Mandarin Grand Rooms perch between the 30th and 36th floors like a tranquil retreat in the sky; the frenetic financial district eases down below and, on cloudless days, Mount Fuji glistens in the distance.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
For some users, constipation eases as their system adapts.
—Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2026
As cheaper oil eases pressure on gas prices, narrowing supplies and solid demand over the Memorial Day holiday are tempering the pace of recent price declines.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 1 June 2026
Simplify the day with fewer moving parts, add small buffers to deadlines, then share a realistic timeline with co-workers or family so pressure eases.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 30 May 2026
The Book of Dead Philosophers by Simon Critchley eases this worry by presenting the life and death of nearly 200 philosophers in short, engaging, humorous profiles.
—Theodore McDarrah, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
In his first encyclical, Pope Leo XIV put forth a defense of human dignity in the era of AI, delivering a far-ranging treatise on the morality of technology that included a dramatic plea for guardrails to ensure that artificial intelligence eases — rather than exacerbates — inequality and poverty.
—Anthony Faiola, Washington Post, 25 May 2026
Rain eases but more on the way Saturday night into Sunday morning brought a round of heavier rain across parts of the state.
—Rachael Jay, CBS News, 24 May 2026
Verb
There is no explanation that eases the pain, no statement that can fully capture the grief so many in our community are experiencing.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 3 June 2026
The Mandarin Grand Rooms perch between the 30th and 36th floors like a tranquil retreat in the sky; the frenetic financial district eases down below and, on cloudless days, Mount Fuji glistens in the distance.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
For some users, constipation eases as their system adapts.
—Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2026
As cheaper oil eases pressure on gas prices, narrowing supplies and solid demand over the Memorial Day holiday are tempering the pace of recent price declines.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 1 June 2026
Simplify the day with fewer moving parts, add small buffers to deadlines, then share a realistic timeline with co-workers or family so pressure eases.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 30 May 2026
The Book of Dead Philosophers by Simon Critchley eases this worry by presenting the life and death of nearly 200 philosophers in short, engaging, humorous profiles.
—Theodore McDarrah, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
In his first encyclical, Pope Leo XIV put forth a defense of human dignity in the era of AI, delivering a far-ranging treatise on the morality of technology that included a dramatic plea for guardrails to ensure that artificial intelligence eases — rather than exacerbates — inequality and poverty.
—Anthony Faiola, Washington Post, 25 May 2026
Rain eases but more on the way Saturday night into Sunday morning brought a round of heavier rain across parts of the state.
—Rachael Jay, CBS News, 24 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eases
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Therapy treats mental illness; coaching facilitates personal growth.—
Megan Bruneau,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Along with the obvious reasons—the rich culture, history, and culinary heritage—Realtor reports that Americans with Italian ancestry who can trace their ancestry back no more than two generations can also apply for citizenship, which facilitates long-term residency in the country.—
Dobrina Zhekova,
Travel + Leisure,
1 June 2026
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The first step is the Body Pre-Exfoliating Foam that loosens dead skin cells, to be scrubbed away with the Exfoliating Body Glove.—
Celia Shatzman,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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Hot water melts solidified fat and loosens any lingering oils, so your dish soap can surround it and break up the mess.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
23 May 2026
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Sanchez has not been immune to errors, but his shot-stopping has been key to Chelsea and Liam Rosenior’s exit relieves some of the questions about his ability on the ball.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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The hope is that the device relieves enough pressure on the lungs and heart to give them some time to recover.—
Thomas Adamson,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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Though more popular for your skin, when applied to your scalp and strands, the ingredient sloughs off buildup, soothes irritation, reduces dandruff, and controls oil production.—
Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
29 May 2026
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It was also found that the battery uses a tabless, a double-aluminum current collector design that reduces resistance and ensures a uniform temperature distribution—and also mirrors the current design of Tesla batteries.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
28 May 2026
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Plan to mow every week until the day length decreases in late October and cold temperatures set in.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 June 2026
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As the storm moves away, this likelihood decreases.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 June 2026
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Frank Stella’s Polish Village reliefs and Maarten Baas’ Grandfather Clocks are among the signature pieces, and guided art walks run alongside rotating exhibitions in The Gallery.—
Melinda Sheckells,
HollywoodReporter,
18 May 2026
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His pieces include solid wood chairs with a deliberately rudimentary, almost minimal design, integrating ornamental elements such as marquetry panels or tin bas-reliefs into their backs, legs or seats.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
20 Apr. 2026
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Seasoned party-planners say that striving to create meaningful interactions instead of for perfection alleviates some of the stress of hosting.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 Apr. 2026
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Accessible, affordable childcare alleviates poverty, prevents homelessness, improves employer productivity and retention, increases the tax base, supports small businesses and keeps young families in our communities.—
Susan Ellenberg,
Mercury News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Treating obesity preventatively exponentially lowers costlier downstream complications.—
Karen R. Studer,
Sacbee.com,
1 June 2026
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This immediate interaction closes the response loop, leads to faster recovery and lowers liability.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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