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1
as in facilitating
to free from obstruction or difficulty
measures intended to ease the flow of traffic during rush hour
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as in loosening
to make less taut
the rock climber eased the rope a little so that his fellow climber had room to maneuver
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as in alleviating
to make more bearable or less severe
grandmother's firm belief that there are few ailments that chicken soup won't ease
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as in reducing
to make smaller in amount, volume, or extent
the chairman of the Federal Reserve has promised to ease interest rates
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as in decreasing
to grow less in scope or intensity especially gradually
new investments in the region have eased since the rise in interest rates
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Recent Examples of easing
Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 13 June 2026
But the Street will look for any changes to the statement that could remove any easing language, as the central bank appeared close to doing so at the April meeting when inflation started going higher.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 12 June 2026
However, prices at the pump are easing with sub $4-a-gallon prices reappearing around South Florida.
—David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 12 June 2026
Hotel operators in North Texas say reservations are finally gaining momentum ahead of the FIFA World Cup, easing concerns after a slower-than-expected start.
—Marvin Hurst, CBS News, 11 June 2026
Hoka’s most popular sneakers have a balanced design that offers a smooth ride, easing stress around the ankles and toes.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026
After showing signs of easing, hostilities flared up this week, pushing up oil prices again.
—Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 11 June 2026
The New Jersey native has worked sporadically, including a role in Lifetime’s A Country Christmas Harmony (2022), since easing back into show business.
—Jp Mangalindan, Entertainment Weekly, 10 June 2026
Researchers think these blankets' pressure on the body calms nerves, easing stress responses and boosting sleep-promoting hormones.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 10 June 2026
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Exercise improves mental health by triggering mood-boosting brain chemicals, easing tension, improving sleep and sharpening focus, according to the Anxiety & Depression Association of America.
—Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 13 June 2026
But the Street will look for any changes to the statement that could remove any easing language, as the central bank appeared close to doing so at the April meeting when inflation started going higher.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 12 June 2026
However, prices at the pump are easing with sub $4-a-gallon prices reappearing around South Florida.
—David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 12 June 2026
Hotel operators in North Texas say reservations are finally gaining momentum ahead of the FIFA World Cup, easing concerns after a slower-than-expected start.
—Marvin Hurst, CBS News, 11 June 2026
Hoka’s most popular sneakers have a balanced design that offers a smooth ride, easing stress around the ankles and toes.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026
After showing signs of easing, hostilities flared up this week, pushing up oil prices again.
—Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 11 June 2026
The New Jersey native has worked sporadically, including a role in Lifetime’s A Country Christmas Harmony (2022), since easing back into show business.
—Jp Mangalindan, Entertainment Weekly, 10 June 2026
Researchers think these blankets' pressure on the body calms nerves, easing stress responses and boosting sleep-promoting hormones.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 10 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for easing
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Finally, organize your physical workspace daily to reduce stress and cognitive overload, facilitating a smoother transition to personal life.—
Aytekin Tank,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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That very same example suggests that there is still cultural work to do in facilitating life transition.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 June 2026
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Environmental advocates say Pines demonstrates the potential consequences of loosening coal ash rules.—
Christiana Freitag,
Chicago Tribune,
13 June 2026
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Apply around the seam, wait up to an hour, and then try loosening the bolt.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
8 June 2026
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The free meals program, costing about 268 trillion rupiah ($15 billion) for this year alone, is aimed at alleviating poverty and malnutrition but Prabowo recently fired the head of the program amid a massive graft probe.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 June 2026
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Those who have worked on the issue say immigration policy can play a crucial role in alleviating the lack of physicians if the White House or Congress chooses to take positive steps.—
Stuart Anderson,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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This battery system will enable up to 12 hours of silent scientific operations powered entirely by batteries, reducing both emissions and underwater noise that can interfere with sensitive marine research.—
Dea Jusufi,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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According to the researchers, the catalyst weakens excessive bonding between iron sites and hydroxyl intermediates, allowing the reaction to proceed more smoothly and reducing one of the major bottlenecks in zinc-air battery operation.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
13 June 2026
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Others primarily improve quality of life, extend survival or delay complications without necessarily decreasing total lifetime healthcare expenditures.—
Jeffrey Wessler,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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Orbán hopes the Patriots for Europe will be a vehicle for transforming the EU to his vision, for example, by decreasing the bloc’s purview in matters of rule of law and democracy, taking a zero-tolerance approach to immigration and steering toward deeper cooperation with Russia and China.—
Justin Spike,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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Numerous foods possess anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving properties that can support joint health.—
Lana Barhum,
Verywell Health,
12 June 2026
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The craniectomy, which removed 40 percent of her skull, saved Erbert's life by relieving pressure caused by the hematoma, a collection of blood that had formed from a burst blood vessel.—
Kathleen Perricone,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 June 2026
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If your garden is anything like mine, your poppies have petered out and your sages are subsiding.—
Pedro Moura,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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Breezy winds return on Tuesday after subsiding somewhat on Monday.—
Rachael Jay,
CBS News,
2 May 2026
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His father has still given him credit for helping reach young voters through social media platforms and influencers like streamer Adin Ross.—
Kinsey Crowley,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
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Lockheed Martin leaders also discuss the role of artificial intelligence in helping analyze data faster, identify potential threats, and support timely responses.—
Paid Content by Lockheed Martin,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
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“Easing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/easing. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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