EASES (UP) Synonyms: 38 Similar and Opposite Words

eases (up)

verb

present tense third-person singular of ease (up)

as in lets up

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DOMi’s maximalist playing rarely lets up, and the densely harmonized vocals and orchestra begin to grate.

— Rae-Aila Crumble, Pitchfork, 3 Aug. 2026
Just as important, peptides assist their never-ending quest for an edge, since the competition never lets up.

— Julian Hayes II, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

Definition of lets up

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The captain’s chairs are heated, feature LATCH and top-tether anchors, have individual arm rests that fold flush into the seat edge, and have built-in cup holders that flip down from the seat’s inside edge.

— Joel Feder, The Drive, 13 Aug. 2026
These countries’ economic viability rests on the assumption of a standing Chinese bid.

— Michael B. G. Froman, Foreign Affairs, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of rests

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Surprisingly, though, Oscar’s the one who gets off scot-free, while Zach and Izzy draw three accusations apiece.

— Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 11 Aug. 2026
Adam gets off on being asphyxiated, while Ingeborg has hypersensitive fingertips to the extent of them effectively being her erogenous zone; gracing her hands against the fabric that’s wrapped her lover during his orgasm seems to set off her own.

— Josh Slater-Williams, IndieWire, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of gets off

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One of the most iconic New England summer escapes, Nantucket is known for its clapboard cottages (and, sure, mega-mansions), sandy beaches, hydrangeas, and elite charm.

— Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 9 Aug. 2026
When the Delgado family escapes their house, they are surrounded by other, far more hostile creatures.

— Skyler Trepel, PEOPLE, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of escapes

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When your diaphragm contracts during breathing, the pelvic floor relaxes and vice versa.

— Dana Santas, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026
Beyond sleep, tai chi helps lower blood pressure by activating the parasympathetic nervous system, the network of nerves that relaxes the body after stress or danger.

— Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 6 Aug. 2026

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