eases (up)

Definition of eases (up)next
present tense third-person singular of ease (up)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for eases (up)
Verb
  • The thrill of seeing a fearless, indefatigable performer single-handedly populate the stage with the myriad figures of this masterwork never lets up.
    Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026
  • Dolphins defense lets up After holding the Ravens to 110 yards in the first half, the Dolphins permitted an 11-play, 68-yard touchdown drive on Baltimore’s opening possession of the third quarter.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Of course, all of this discussion rests on the belief that contractual prohibitions are the load-bearing factor for preventing an AI system from being used for mass domestic surveillance or autonomous weapons.
    Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 7 Mar. 2026
  • His advice largely unheeded, state party Chairman Rusty Hicks on Thursday said the fate of a Democratic victory now rests squarely on the gubernatorial candidates who flouted him.
    Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Advertisement Christine Adams Courtesy of Apple TV Lang gets off the train and, once at a safe distance, detonates the explosive.
    Barry Levitt, Time, 4 Mar. 2026
  • As their mission approaches, they will be flown to NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, but when their mission actually gets off the ground is completely dependent on how Artemis 2 and SLS fare in their upcoming test campaign.
    Josh Dinner, Space.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Jori Heard escapes an at-bat against Reese Atwood but can't get away from Katie Stewart.
    Thomas Jones, Austin American Statesman, 6 Mar. 2026
  • With unspoiled beaches, gentle Gulf waters, and sunset skies, Sanibel channels one of Florida’s most restorative weekend escapes.
    Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 5 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Rising Star in Beverly Hills Gable relaxes on the veranda of his new Beverly Hills rental home in this 1931 photo, which accompanied an article in Screenland magazine.
    Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 24 Feb. 2026
  • In the clip, Megan relaxes on a hotel bed wearing a long, bombshell-blonde wig in the most divine blend of honeyed shades, styled in lush, loose waves by her hairstylist Kellon Deryck.
    Kara Nesvig, Allure, 23 Feb. 2026
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“Eases (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eases%20%28up%29. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.

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