as in relieving
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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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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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Recent Examples of easing
Nicole Huyer, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 May 2026
Rather than easing concerns over affordability, the announcement may have further reinforced the perception that the World Cup is becoming one of the hottest, and hardest to access, entertainment events in the world.
—Valentina Di Donato, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
But what if the answer to easing symptoms lies deep inside a woman's gut?
—Suzanne Le Mignot, CBS News, 24 May 2026
Instead of easing back in by playing some flat local course, the group decided to play Monroe (MI) Country Club, which was designed by Donald Ross in 1919.
—Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 22 May 2026
Democratic leaders’ fears of a shutout in the November general election are easing.
—Deputy Managing Editor, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026
Short interest remains just below a 52-week high, while bearish positioning in Nvidia and Intel also remains elevated relative to the start of the year despite easing from recent peaks.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 20 May 2026
Although such people live within commuting distance of Chicago and were encouraged to work remotely, some might relocate to less costly rural housing, easing housing shortages and lowering prices.
—Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2026
With no end to the war in sight, the economic situation shows no sign of easing.
—Malak Harb, Fortune, 15 May 2026
Verb
This legislation invoked back-to-school, disaster preparedness, July freedom month and skilled trades equipment tax holidays, easing costs for consumers.
—Nicole Huyer, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 May 2026
Rather than easing concerns over affordability, the announcement may have further reinforced the perception that the World Cup is becoming one of the hottest, and hardest to access, entertainment events in the world.
—Valentina Di Donato, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
But what if the answer to easing symptoms lies deep inside a woman's gut?
—Suzanne Le Mignot, CBS News, 24 May 2026
Instead of easing back in by playing some flat local course, the group decided to play Monroe (MI) Country Club, which was designed by Donald Ross in 1919.
—Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 22 May 2026
Democratic leaders’ fears of a shutout in the November general election are easing.
—Deputy Managing Editor, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026
Short interest remains just below a 52-week high, while bearish positioning in Nvidia and Intel also remains elevated relative to the start of the year despite easing from recent peaks.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 20 May 2026
Although such people live within commuting distance of Chicago and were encouraged to work remotely, some might relocate to less costly rural housing, easing housing shortages and lowering prices.
—Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2026
With no end to the war in sight, the economic situation shows no sign of easing.
—Malak Harb, Fortune, 15 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for easing
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The report places some of the blame on social media platforms and e-commerce websites for facilitating counterfeit sales through influencer promotion and links to fake websites.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
14 May 2026
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Malaysia’s maritime agency says the transfers happen beyond its territorial waters and radar coverage, complicating enforcement efforts, while critics argue the nation is facilitating rather than merely tolerating the trade.—
Eileen Ng,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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The Fed should shift from passively loosening to effectively tightening via its statements about its future course.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
19 May 2026
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The results suggest a broad surge in support for loosening restrictions on research into substances such as psilocybin and MDMA to probe their potential for medical use.—
Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
13 May 2026
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Both the San Diego utility and the state’s grid manager, the California Independent System Operator (CAISO), say the project is essential for meeting ambitious carbon reduction goals and alleviating constraint on power lines in Southern California during high demand.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
17 May 2026
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Substantial relief at the pump will only begin to arrive if tanker traffic resumes in the Strait of Hormuz, alleviating a historic oil shortage, Krishnamoorti said.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
12 May 2026
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The majority-Republican House Committee on Appropriations proposed on Wednesday less extreme but still substantial cuts, slashing 20% from the agency and reducing funding to the state clean water programs by almost 25%.—
Adriana Pérez,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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On the next play, an Evans flyout scored Rey, reducing the deficit to 6-3.—
Matt Murschel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 May 2026
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As chairman, Cassidy has had several clashes with the White House over confirmations, including for Kennedy due to his support for decreasing the number of vaccines children receive.—
Gabrielle M. Etzel,
The Washington Examiner,
13 May 2026
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San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie announced an overall 4% decrease, and unsheltered homelessness decreasing by 22% since the 2024 count.—
Robin Epley,
Sacbee.com,
13 May 2026
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Efforts to stop a California industrial disaster were set on a potentially promising new path on Sunday, officials said, revealing that crews discovered a possible pressure-relieving crack in the tank behind a toxic chemical leak in Orange County, where 50,000 people remain evacuated.—
Austin Turner,
CBS News,
24 May 2026
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Firefighters have found a potential crack that may be relieving pressure inside a massive tank filled with a toxic chemical, a development an official described as a step in the right direction, as thousands remain under evacuation orders due to the threat of an explosion.—
Nina Giraldo,
CNN Money,
24 May 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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But there were no signs that the conflict was subsiding.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Mar. 2026
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Later, the Sun in Gemini trines Pluto, helping a direct conversation become useful instead of reactive.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
26 May 2026
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Her job blends youth programming, trend forecasting, activity development, staff training, and ship launches—essentially helping shape the onboard experience for families across the MSC fleet.—
Ashlea Halpern,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 May 2026
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“Easing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/easing. Accessed 26 May. 2026.
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