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to make more bearable or less severe
this medicine should mitigate the pain until the strained muscle heals itself
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Recent Examples of mitigated
Evergreen's fuel is ripe, and its forests are only partially mitigated.
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Alan Gionet, CBS News, 14 Feb. 2026
These are typically corrected or mitigated during the inspection, according to the Sacramento County Retail Food Inspection Guide.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
february 13, Sacbee.com, 13 Feb. 2026
His company has mitigated tariff expenses by delaying store expansion and purchasing roasting equipment before the tariffs went into effect.
—Lori Ann Larocco, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2026
Isabelle’s mom, Karen, had a new baby with her second husband, but whatever fatigue that brought with it was mitigated by Karen’s chronic sense of outrage.
—Jen Wang, Vogue, 6 Feb. 2026
With any other native vegetation, the county would work with Lennar to preserve it at Boca Lago — if that isn’t possible, it could be relocated or mitigated, said Deborah Drum, the county’s environmental resources management director.
—Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 3 Feb. 2026
A lot of those effects could also be mitigated, though, if the shutdown ultimately ends as soon as Monday.
—Chantelle Lee, Time, 29 Jan. 2026
In many cases, the risk of roof collapse can be mitigated or reduced by removing the snow, according to the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA).
—Bailey Allen, The Providence Journal, 28 Jan. 2026
The Commission also extended its December 2023 investigation to assess whether X properly mitigated risks linked to its recommender systems.
—Martina Di Licosa, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Alan Gionet, CBS News, 14 Feb. 2026
These are typically corrected or mitigated during the inspection, according to the Sacramento County Retail Food Inspection Guide.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
february 13, Sacbee.com, 13 Feb. 2026
His company has mitigated tariff expenses by delaying store expansion and purchasing roasting equipment before the tariffs went into effect.
—Lori Ann Larocco, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2026
Isabelle’s mom, Karen, had a new baby with her second husband, but whatever fatigue that brought with it was mitigated by Karen’s chronic sense of outrage.
—Jen Wang, Vogue, 6 Feb. 2026
With any other native vegetation, the county would work with Lennar to preserve it at Boca Lago — if that isn’t possible, it could be relocated or mitigated, said Deborah Drum, the county’s environmental resources management director.
—Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 3 Feb. 2026
A lot of those effects could also be mitigated, though, if the shutdown ultimately ends as soon as Monday.
—Chantelle Lee, Time, 29 Jan. 2026
In many cases, the risk of roof collapse can be mitigated or reduced by removing the snow, according to the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA).
—Bailey Allen, The Providence Journal, 28 Jan. 2026
The Commission also extended its December 2023 investigation to assess whether X properly mitigated risks linked to its recommender systems.
—Martina Di Licosa, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mitigated
Verb
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There appeared to be a lack of options in central midfield but the signing of Gomes and the emergence of Mateus Mane have alleviated that.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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Rather than dismissing the case outright or barring the government from seeking the death penalty, prosecutors argued, the defense’s concerns can best be alleviated by carefully questioning prospective jurors about their knowledge of the case and ensuring Mangione’s rights are respected at trial.—
Michael R. Sisak,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Lucy is feeling relieved after Stephen returned her confession tape in the previous episode.—
JP Mangalindan,
Time,
17 Feb. 2026
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You’ll likely be relieved to know that hair thinning usually isn’t permanent.—
Rebecca Strong,
USA Today,
16 Feb. 2026
Verb
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With Jackson’s death Tuesday, leaders across the region reflected on a legacy that helped shape a generation of local activism and public service — none more so than Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee, a close friend for more than five decades.—
Grant Stringer,
Mercury News,
18 Feb. 2026
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All of those showed against the Dragons, standing out in an otherwise team effort that helped Milton outshoot Duxbury 26-16 and lead for all but two minutes of play.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
18 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Before the games, James eased his way to the interview podium with a giant water jug in his hand and a do-rag covering his hair, the last of the All-Stars to speak with the media.—
Broderick Turner,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Feb. 2026
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While tensions eased with time, residual remained, emerging again amid national protests over ICE raids.—
Denise Crosby,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The falling dews seemed to strain and purify the air, and I was soothed with an infinite stillness.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Feb. 2026
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Where he was supposed to stretch his arms, make little noises in his sleep, wake up crying, be soothed, be held.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
31 Jan. 2026
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