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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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2
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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as in relieving
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Recent Examples of easing
Michael Cox, New York Times, 2 Nov. 2025
The unrest presents a test for Hassan, who won plaudits after taking office in 2021 for easing repression of opponents and censorship that had increased under her predecessor John Magufuli.
—Reuters 10 Hr Ago, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2025
The Bank of Japan lifted its main interest rate on July 31 for just the second time in 17 years in another step away from its massive monetary easing programme.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2025
Other analysts believe that the tension between elevated inflation and weakening labor data is easing — though for reasons that do not bode well for the broader economy.
—Steve Kopack, NBC news, 29 Oct. 2025
On Monday, Summers said AI had the potential to stop the country from continuing on this trajectory, supercharging growth and easing concerns over the federal deficit.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
While Tennessee is still easing into fall with gradually cooling temperatures, winter is just around the corner.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 22 Oct. 2025
When the rains started easing, Lila Downs knew that the dead were drawing near.
—Andrew Gilbert, Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2025
New drugs such as fezolinetant are showing promise in easing hot flashes for women who can’t take hormone replacement therapy.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 21 Oct. 2025
Adjective
The concept of five substitutes was about easing physical demands on players, therefore guarding against injury and physical burnout.
—Michael Cox, New York Times, 2 Nov. 2025
The unrest presents a test for Hassan, who won plaudits after taking office in 2021 for easing repression of opponents and censorship that had increased under her predecessor John Magufuli.
—Reuters 10 Hr Ago, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2025
The Bank of Japan lifted its main interest rate on July 31 for just the second time in 17 years in another step away from its massive monetary easing programme.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2025
Other analysts believe that the tension between elevated inflation and weakening labor data is easing — though for reasons that do not bode well for the broader economy.
—Steve Kopack, NBC news, 29 Oct. 2025
On Monday, Summers said AI had the potential to stop the country from continuing on this trajectory, supercharging growth and easing concerns over the federal deficit.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
While Tennessee is still easing into fall with gradually cooling temperatures, winter is just around the corner.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 22 Oct. 2025
When the rains started easing, Lila Downs knew that the dead were drawing near.
—Andrew Gilbert, Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2025
New drugs such as fezolinetant are showing promise in easing hot flashes for women who can’t take hormone replacement therapy.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 21 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for easing
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As people increasingly turn to such bots for emotional support and life advice, recent incidents have spotlighted their potential to manipulate vulnerable people by facilitating a false sense of closeness or care.—
Angela Yang,
NBC news,
31 Oct. 2025
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This suggests that his interest in AI has much less to do with facilitating art than with seizing an opportunity, such is the entrepreneurial way.—
Andy Crump,
Time,
31 Oct. 2025
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Houseplant began in Canada in 2019, but after some US states began loosening cannabis restrictions, the duo expanded the company stateside.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
29 Oct. 2025
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That remark cuts against one market narrative that loosening financial conditions might be fueling an asset bubble in tech.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
29 Oct. 2025
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Many analysts had speculated Milei would, once the election was out of the way, tilt toward a floating currency — alleviating pressure on the nation’s trade position.—
Daniel Flatley,
Fortune,
27 Oct. 2025
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Prune juice is a common home remedy for alleviating constipation.—
Cynthia Sass,
Health,
22 Oct. 2025
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According to the current lawsuit, Fletcher has not paid his half of the minimum $1,500 per month restitution for the existing settlement, but his ex-wife has paid her portion, reducing the restitution balance to just under $56,000.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
3 Nov. 2025
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These are all part of standard advice for good sleep hygiene, which also includes reducing screen use before bed and creating a regular evening routine, like reading or listening to calming music.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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After a round of layoffs in September, Benioff said AI is decreasing his need for customer support staff.—
Aman Kidwai,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
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When women undergo perimenopause or menopause, decreasing estrogen levels put them at greater risk of heart disease.—
Sandra Rose Salathe,
Flow Space,
29 Oct. 2025
Verb
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While the former aids in the reduction of puffiness and dark circles in the under-eye area based on hot and cold contrast therapy, the latter comes with three attachments for relieving muscle pain, tension, and soreness through rapid pulsations.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
27 Oct. 2025
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The dog bed is designed with pressure-relieving orthopedic memory foam to help ensure your pet enjoys optimal comfort.—
Kasey Caminiti,
USA Today,
26 Oct. 2025
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Hurricane conditions are occurring within the warning area in Cuba but expected to begin subsiding this afternoon.—
MIAMI HERALD HURRICANE BOT,
Miami Herald,
29 Oct. 2025
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Dray also highlighted Honeywell’s strong and enduring core businesses, which subsiding headwinds from here should allow the market to focus better on.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
27 Oct. 2025
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The Mediheal Collagen Essential Beauty Mask, which has a mild fragrance and boosts skin with moisture while helping to tighten its appearance.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
29 Oct. 2025
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Chia seeds are tiny, edible seeds that pack a nutritional punch, helping to support stable blood sugar levels thanks to their high fiber and protein content.—
Mira Miller,
Verywell Health,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Easing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/easing. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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