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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
Ron Schmelzer, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
Pittsburghers for Public Transit says the Parkway North corridor is key for moving people efficiently and easing traffic.
—Chris Hoffman, CBS News, 19 June 2026
And the drop aligns with easing crude oil costs overall, with markets expressing optimism in recent weeks about the prospect of a peace deal.
—Michelle Chapman, Chicago Tribune, 18 June 2026
The SaaSpocalypse sentiment is easing, at least in the public markets.
—Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 18 June 2026
Cristina and her husband, Gary, have been cooking Argentinian cuisine there for 25 years, easing hunger pangs of celebrities, local legends and average consumers alike.
—Jenna Thompson
june 16, Kansas City Star, 16 June 2026
The deal is expected to reopen the Strait of Hormuz as early as this coming Friday, easing concerns about disruptions through one of the world's most important oil shipping routes.
—Alexa Lomonaco, CNBC, 16 June 2026
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
However, prices at the pump are easing with sub $4-a-gallon prices reappearing around South Florida.
—David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 12 June 2026
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While potentially easing grid access for AI companies, this directive intensifies pressure on state and local governments.
—Ron Schmelzer, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
Pittsburghers for Public Transit says the Parkway North corridor is key for moving people efficiently and easing traffic.
—Chris Hoffman, CBS News, 19 June 2026
And the drop aligns with easing crude oil costs overall, with markets expressing optimism in recent weeks about the prospect of a peace deal.
—Michelle Chapman, Chicago Tribune, 18 June 2026
The SaaSpocalypse sentiment is easing, at least in the public markets.
—Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 18 June 2026
Cristina and her husband, Gary, have been cooking Argentinian cuisine there for 25 years, easing hunger pangs of celebrities, local legends and average consumers alike.
—Jenna Thompson
june 16, Kansas City Star, 16 June 2026
The deal is expected to reopen the Strait of Hormuz as early as this coming Friday, easing concerns about disruptions through one of the world's most important oil shipping routes.
—Alexa Lomonaco, CNBC, 16 June 2026
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
However, prices at the pump are easing with sub $4-a-gallon prices reappearing around South Florida.
—David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 12 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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Some institutions, like the University of Arizona, are intentionally lowering class sizes to improve academic performance and graduation rates, while reducing scholarship expenses and national recruitment burdens.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
20 June 2026
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Norway's smartphone ban has already yielded results, according to some studies, including increasing students' GPAs and reducing trips to mental health professionals, particularly among female students.—
Will McCurdy,
PC Magazine,
20 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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Corlys orders his men to thread the rocky Dragonstone pass at low tide, even relieving the helmsman of the ship’s wheel at the crucial moment.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
22 June 2026
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An orthopedic surgeon evaluated Parias and also provided a physical therapy referral, according to DHS, though by May his pain was still not relieving.—
Ximena Bustillo,
NPR,
20 June 2026
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The afternoon started tough until the wind kept subsiding, and players began taking aim at flags.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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Weather service and public safety officials said the safest thing to do is to stay away from the beaches altogether until the southern swells start subsiding.—
Rick Hurd,
Mercury News,
19 June 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 22 Jun. 2026.
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