LETS UP (ON) Synonyms: 48 Similar and Opposite Words

lets up (on)

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present tense third-person singular of let up (on)

as in tones (down)

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Some peptides are naturally produced in the body, such as insulin; which is a hormone secreted by the pancreas that decreases blood sugar levels.

— Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
As traffic in the waterway decreases, the oil market is facing the same squeeze that has taken millions of barrels offline per day since March.

— Sophia Saifi, CNN Money, 16 July 2026

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The airborne method also reduces long scheduling times at specialized facilities by finishing tests in one flight.

— Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 29 July 2026
According to the Texas Department of Transportation, wearing a seat belt reduces the risk of dying in a car crash by 45 percent in passenger cars and 60 percent in pickup trucks.

— Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 July 2026

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This lessens the chance of fungal diseases and betters airflow and light exposure to all parts of the plant.

— Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 18 July 2026
For greater tensile strength, the Bluesign partner is using looms from Muller and Kyang Yhe to create webbing with an even density that lessens the amount the material lengthens when under tension.

— Sarah Jones, Footwear News, 6 July 2026

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