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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  • 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
  • Add mulch to flower beds as the rain lets up for the season, so it won’t get washed away and will still retain needed moisture.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 10 July 2026
Definition of lets up
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  • The economic argument for central bank independence rests on the idea that a politically motivated central bank might be tempted to exploit that short run tradeoff to juice the economy at the long run expense of price stability.
    — Steve Liesman, CNBC, 22 July 2026
  • The whole economic model rests on most traders never getting there, and never getting paid.
    — Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Definition of rests
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  • Christopher Nolan‘s box office journey with The Odyssey looks to be one for the books, as Universal Pictures‘ star-studded adaptation of the classical Greek mythological tale gets off to a rousing start in its opening weekend.
    — Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 18 July 2026
  • 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
Definition of gets off
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  • When his former sister-in-law Rachel Mills (Britt Lower) visits him in prison with new evidence that Matthew might still be alive, David escapes and sets out on a mission to rescue him.
    — Emma Banks, PEOPLE, 22 July 2026
  • Ginsburg recommends inspecting the plant under bright light so nothing escapes your notice.
    — Colleen Sullivan, Martha Stewart, 21 July 2026
Definition of escapes
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  • Michael Jordan relaxes with a refreshing beverage while vacationing in Sardinia, Italy on July 13.
    — Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 16 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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“Eases (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eases%20%28up%29. Accessed 25 Jul. 2026.

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