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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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

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According to the report, most of the cancer risk - 74% - comes from a single pollutant, benzo[a]pyrene, that escapes through leaks in pipe fittings and storage tanks.

— Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026
From beachfront retreats in Miami to remote escapes off the coast of Newfoundland, these are the best of the best hotels across the US and Canada.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of escapes

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This not only improves blow flow in one particular region but also relaxes and widens blood vessels throughout the body, Kloner says.

— Will Stone, NPR, 17 Aug. 2026
This area of the Atlantic — called the main development region — should be getting very active at this point in a typical season as wind shear relaxes and ocean temperatures soar, providing tropical systems with ample fuel.

— Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026

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