eases (up)

Definition of eases (up)next
present tense third-person singular of ease (up)
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Verb
  • The tension never lets up as Rose uncovers the secrets of the oppressive regime ruling her world, sealed behind a wall for generations.
    Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
  • Though the premise sounds far-fetched, Cammell creates a sense of overwhelming dread that never lets up as the threat of an unstoppable AI grows more and more personal, migrating from theory, to our homes, to our bodies.
    Keith Phipps, Vulture, 23 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The dirty little secret most insiders either don’t realize or do not want to admit is that the entire TV eco-system rests on the shoulders of these networks.
    Ted Linhart, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
  • The strongest case for these clinics rests on early detection.
    Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 May 2026
Verb
  • Among the family is Michael (the ridiculously handsome Regé-Jean Page), Matteo’s cousin-slash-brother (again, long story), who owns a vineyard and with whom Anna immediately gets off on the wrong foot, even though their attraction is also immediate.
    Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 10 Apr. 2026
  • 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
Verb
  • The house is basically painted all white everywhere but somehow escapes being bland.
    Clio Chang, Curbed, 17 May 2026
  • Coltrane escapes trouble at every turn in the finale episode.
    Skyler Trepel, PEOPLE, 16 May 2026
Verb
  • The new documentary includes footage of this shocking moment, showing Attenborough pressed to the ground as a young gorilla relaxes on top of him, seemingly unbothered by the man in their midst.
    Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 5 May 2026
  • The color forges a deep connection with nature that simultaneously relaxes and energizes.
    Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Apr. 2026
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“Eases (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eases%20%28up%29. Accessed 23 May. 2026.

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