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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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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In its standard stock configuration, an 11-gram weight rests in the back with a 3-gram weight up front for maximum forgiveness and higher launch, though fitters can easily flip the weights to lower spin and create a flatter trajectory.

— Scott Kramer, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Nadella’s conviction on the massive investment rests on software, the backbone of Microsoft.

— Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 27 July 2026

Definition of rests

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With Liverpool’s Premier League season opener away to Newcastle United four weeks tomorrow, Iraola doesn’t yet have all the tools required to ensure his reign gets off to a flyer.

— James Pearce, New York Times, 25 July 2026
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

Definition of gets off

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The results highlight just how broad America's autumn appeal has become, stretching from classic New England escapes to Rocky Mountain landscapes and Pacific Northwest river gorges.

— Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
Odysseus escapes the attack aboard his lone remaining ship, sailing on to the island of the sorceress Circe.

— Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 26 July 2026

Definition of escapes

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Offering a glass of champagne which relaxes them, a question about where guests are visiting from or a discussion about their day in Napa helps establish trust and puts diners at ease.

— Yuri Shima, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
Michael Jordan relaxes with a refreshing beverage while vacationing in Sardinia, Italy on July 13.

— Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 16 July 2026

Definition of relaxes

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