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Recent Examples of Synonyms for easing (up)
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The fact that travel isn’t letting up despite the higher costs isn’t a surprise, said Adam Sacks, president of Tourism Economics, an Oxford Economics consulting company.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
24 May 2026 -
So are tariffs, geopolitical volatility and economic uncertainty that shows no signs of letting up.—
Tony Loyd,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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The weekend is getting off to a hot start in North Texas.—
Lauren Bostwick,
CBS News,
13 June 2026
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Over the last few years, the world of emissions standard setting has become increasingly contentious, so much so that even a few words can trigger a fight about whether companies are getting off the hook or being held to account.—
Justin Worland,
Time,
12 June 2026
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“Easing (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/easing%20%28up%29. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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