eases (up)

verb

present tense third-person singular of ease (up)
as in lets up

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  1. lets up
  2. rests
  3. gets off
  4. escapes
  5. relaxes
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  • As the rain finally lets up and the region begins to dry out, the cleanup is far from over.
    — Kerri Corrado, CBS News, 23 June 2026
  • The pressure to grow faster, enter newer and bigger markets, and justify the number never lets up.
    — Rory McDonald, Fortune, 6 June 2026
Definition of lets up
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  • But the White House later denied this, telling the outlet that no such approval is required or granted and that release timing rests entirely with companies.
    — Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 9 July 2026
  • In fact, nearly 80% of the the agency’s funding goes toward these collaborations to produce critical data that the entire public health system rests on.
    — John Kubale, The Conversation, 8 July 2026
Definition of rests
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  • The program offers one-on-one coaching with participants beyond the program to ensure the business not only gets off the ground, but also stays afloat.
    — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 8 July 2026
  • Woollen gets off some crisp one-liners.
    — Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2026
Definition of gets off
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  • Pinned beneath her rotting legs in his recliner chair, Loftis narrowly escapes by yanking its lever, catapulting the hag over his head.
    — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 15 July 2026
  • In the first five minutes, her Judith stabs a man at a party, escapes on skis and celebrates a job well done by bedding a besotted hottie.
    — Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 14 July 2026
Definition of escapes
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  • Jessica Alba relaxes in the ocean while vacationing in Porto Ercole, Italy on July 7.
    — People Staff, PEOPLE, 13 July 2026
  • Soaking in these waters noticeably relaxes mind and body and has a positive effect on the lungs, metabolism, and digestion.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 2026
Definition of relaxes
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