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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
Rachel Barber, USA Today, 15 Mar. 2026
However, in recent days traders have abandoned hope of easing from the Fed, with reducing odds of a cut this year.
—Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 15 Mar. 2026
And then there are the Heat, where there has been nothing but an embrace from both sides, and, frankly, where LeBron with his build and skills still could fill a Heat void at power forward, particularly with Erik Spoelstra easing the defensive burden with his frequent use of zones.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 14 Mar. 2026
Two years later, Pyongyang started slowly easing curbs and reopening its borders.
—ABC News, 14 Mar. 2026
After briefly easing early Friday, crude oil prices rose again, bringing the benchmark oil price back above $100 a barrel.
—Alex Veiga, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, Iranian retaliatory attacks appear to be declining — ballistic missile strikes have fallen by 90% and drone attacks by 83%, according to US Central Command — potentially easing pressure on Gulf states that have faced Iranian strikes in recent days.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 6 Mar. 2026
Jake Allen The Indiana Senate passed House Bill 1001, which lawmakers say is aimed at easing Indiana’s housing affordability crisis.
—Kaitlin Lange, IndyStar, 25 Feb. 2026
The concept of easing into your gray era isn’t exactly new.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 25 Feb. 2026
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Bethune said while tapping strategic oil reserves may help mitigate the demand pinch, easing sanctions on Russian oil will have little impact on world oil prices.
—Rachel Barber, USA Today, 15 Mar. 2026
However, in recent days traders have abandoned hope of easing from the Fed, with reducing odds of a cut this year.
—Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 15 Mar. 2026
And then there are the Heat, where there has been nothing but an embrace from both sides, and, frankly, where LeBron with his build and skills still could fill a Heat void at power forward, particularly with Erik Spoelstra easing the defensive burden with his frequent use of zones.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 14 Mar. 2026
Two years later, Pyongyang started slowly easing curbs and reopening its borders.
—ABC News, 14 Mar. 2026
After briefly easing early Friday, crude oil prices rose again, bringing the benchmark oil price back above $100 a barrel.
—Alex Veiga, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, Iranian retaliatory attacks appear to be declining — ballistic missile strikes have fallen by 90% and drone attacks by 83%, according to US Central Command — potentially easing pressure on Gulf states that have faced Iranian strikes in recent days.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 6 Mar. 2026
Jake Allen The Indiana Senate passed House Bill 1001, which lawmakers say is aimed at easing Indiana’s housing affordability crisis.
—Kaitlin Lange, IndyStar, 25 Feb. 2026
The concept of easing into your gray era isn’t exactly new.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 25 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for easing
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Leigh Wambsganss, the Republican candidate and a Mercy Culture ally, had become a minor MAGA celebrity, owing to her role in facilitating a far-right takeover of the area’s school boards.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
15 Mar. 2026
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Her profound artistry is rooted in deep musical literacy facilitating her dual role as a vocalist and a composer.—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
15 Mar. 2026
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Lawmakers will debate bills related to loosening gun regulations at colleges in at least eight states this year, including Florida, Louisiana, New Hampshire, South Carolina, South Dakota, Utah, Virginia and Wyoming.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
18 Mar. 2026
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Why insurance hasn't fixed the problem Insurance, the typical market mechanism for navigating risk, has proven largely ineffective for loosening traffic in the strait, some analysts said.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
17 Mar. 2026
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There are no quick fixes to alleviating the state’s housing woes.—
Jeff Montejano,
Oc Register,
15 Mar. 2026
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But alleviating the fear of the Iranian people is not in itself a plan of action.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Mar. 2026
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Understanding the gravity of a red flag warning and adhering to these precautions is pivotal in reducing the risk of wildfires during these hazardous conditions.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
21 Mar. 2026
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Congress has been reducing these benefits, and there is no doubt that benefits will be reduced in the future with possible increases in taxes.—
Elliot Raphaelson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 Mar. 2026
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Later that month, a scan showed her tumors were decreasing in size.—
Janelle Ash , Larry Fink,
FOXNews.com,
18 Mar. 2026
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The understanding of safety features enables people to live their daily lives with assurance while decreasing their anxiety about arriving late or departing early.—
Daniel Fusch,
AZCentral.com,
18 Mar. 2026
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Chamomile Tea Chamomile tea is soothing and helps relax the gut muscles, relieving bloating.—
Carrie Madormo,
Verywell Health,
13 Mar. 2026
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Packed in six layers is a superior blend of cooling and high-density foam layers that provide pressure-relieving back support.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
12 Mar. 2026
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But there were no signs that the conflict was subsiding.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Mar. 2026
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But, by the end of May, the issue was not subsiding.—
Evan Grant,
Dallas Morning News,
7 Mar. 2026
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Return to Cuba In South Florida, the goal of returning has grown stronger for many Cubans who want to take part in helping rebuild the island.—
Sarah Moreno
March 16,
Miami Herald,
17 Mar. 2026
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Now, a new drug holds the promise of helping the World Health Organization meet its goal of eliminating the disease by 2030.—
Fran Kritz,
NPR,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Easing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/easing. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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