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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
J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 9 Nov. 2025
This comes amid wider Russian attack on cities closer to Ukraine's front-line regions, signaling that Moscow has no intention of easing up its targeting of infrastructure or agreeing to any ceasefire.
—Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2025
La Niña conditions have officially developed and are expected to stick around through winter before easing by early spring.
—Brandi D. Addison, Cincinnati Enquirer, 8 Nov. 2025
The approach could drastically reduce raw material demand, easing pressure on natural resources as China continues to build roads, railways, and skyscrapers.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2025
La Niña has officially developed and is expected to persist through winter before easing back to ENSO-neutral in early spring.
—Brandi D. Addison, Freep.com, 7 Nov. 2025
To throw an additional wrench into the works, adults are turning to it for a whole bunch of other reasons other than its biological purpose, including clearing up their skin, easing their digestion, and taking their workouts to the next level.
—Audrey Bruno, SELF, 7 Nov. 2025
Previously, Mamdani has advocated for stronger tenant protections and measures for easing affordability for New Yorkers.
—Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2025
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
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Consumer prices in China unexpectedly rose last month, new data showed Sunday, a sign that deflationary pressures on the world’s second-largest economy may be easing.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 9 Nov. 2025
This comes amid wider Russian attack on cities closer to Ukraine's front-line regions, signaling that Moscow has no intention of easing up its targeting of infrastructure or agreeing to any ceasefire.
—Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2025
La Niña conditions have officially developed and are expected to stick around through winter before easing by early spring.
—Brandi D. Addison, Cincinnati Enquirer, 8 Nov. 2025
The approach could drastically reduce raw material demand, easing pressure on natural resources as China continues to build roads, railways, and skyscrapers.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2025
La Niña has officially developed and is expected to persist through winter before easing back to ENSO-neutral in early spring.
—Brandi D. Addison, Freep.com, 7 Nov. 2025
To throw an additional wrench into the works, adults are turning to it for a whole bunch of other reasons other than its biological purpose, including clearing up their skin, easing their digestion, and taking their workouts to the next level.
—Audrey Bruno, SELF, 7 Nov. 2025
Previously, Mamdani has advocated for stronger tenant protections and measures for easing affordability for New Yorkers.
—Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2025
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for easing
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Additionally, the program aims to amplify the global influence of Shanghai Fashion Week, by facilitating exchanges between international creative communities.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
5 Nov. 2025
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The company’s wider footprint in India includes two APM Terminals across Pipavav and Mumbai’s Jawaharlal Nehru Port, facilitating throughput of over 3 million containers every year.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
4 Nov. 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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The changes are aimed at alleviating stress on essential airport employees who have been working without pay, and ensuring flights remain safe.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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Kuminga has been outstanding so far this season, alleviating concerns about his fit with Curry, Butler and Draymond Green.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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Under the new terms of the license, Chevron was authorized to pay fees and royalties to Venezuela in oil but not in cash, effectively reducing Chevron’s crude exports from the country by half, according to Reuters.—
Stefano Pozzebon,
CNN Money,
11 Nov. 2025
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The initiative’s foundation addresses the problem of inconsistent and burdensome reporting by engaging the industry to define an optional (and non-exhaustive) questionnaire aimed at strengthening data quality and consistency while significantly reducing the administrative burden on suppliers.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Nov. 2025
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As Arizona squeezes more money from its decreasing share of river water, freighting every drop with critical industries and a booming housing market, the price of water is bound to keep climbing.—
Austin Corona,
AZCentral.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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The effect of climate change on traditional bear food sources, a steep population decline in rural areas, and the decreasing number of hunters have been cited as factors driving the rise in bear encounters.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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That goal against the Predators in the Flyers’ 3-1 win in Nashville was particularly relieving.—
Kevin Kurz,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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There are five plush layers in total, starting with a pressure-relieving base and topped off with a cool, soft wool surface.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
4 Nov. 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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New flight routes are helping too; Air Canada will begin direct service from Montreal next June, and Etihad Airways is launching a route from Abu Dhabi.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
6 Nov. 2025
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The company chose Goldman’s growth fund due to its strong track record helping companies accelerate growth toward initial public offerings, Dibrov said.—
Samantha Subin,
CNBC,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Easing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/easing. Accessed 18 Nov. 2025.
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