as in alleviates
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 mitigates
Why Stock Pickers Win More With Multi-Asset Portfolios Market behaviors differ, but a diverse asset mix mitigates volatility.
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Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Each unit’s weekly cleaning regimen includes completely emptying the waste with the vacuum truck’s suction wand, adding deodorizer that breaks down future waste and mitigates bad smells, scrubbing and disinfecting every surface inside the unit, and restocking paper goods.
—Tom Huddleston Jr.
mickey Todiwala, CNBC, 24 Jan. 2026
Despite its youth-restoring effect, however, retinol is notoriously drying; that said, Hada Tokyo’s cream mitigates the issue via hyaluronic acid.
—Sophie Wirt, InStyle, 21 Jan. 2026
This helps to prevent squeezing and mitigates friction on the feet for lasting comfort.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 21 Jan. 2026
The effort theoretically mitigates many of the problems of data centers on Earth, including their power and water usage and heat generation.
—Andrew R. Chow, Time, 9 Jan. 2026
The team revealed that the PDA asymmetric photothermal layer not only effectively addresses the issue of insufficient sustained power generation caused by water adsorption saturation but also mitigates the unstable moisture gradient resulting from excessive water evaporation.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 5 Jan. 2026
The Chargers have the league’s worst offensive line, which mitigates concerns the Patriots have with their defensive line and rushing the passer.
—Chad Graff, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
Because the new drivetrain adds heft—the new Turbo gains 180 pounds in sum—a titanium exhaust system mitigates some of the weight gain.
—Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 5 Jan. 2026
Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Each unit’s weekly cleaning regimen includes completely emptying the waste with the vacuum truck’s suction wand, adding deodorizer that breaks down future waste and mitigates bad smells, scrubbing and disinfecting every surface inside the unit, and restocking paper goods.
—Tom Huddleston Jr.
mickey Todiwala, CNBC, 24 Jan. 2026
Despite its youth-restoring effect, however, retinol is notoriously drying; that said, Hada Tokyo’s cream mitigates the issue via hyaluronic acid.
—Sophie Wirt, InStyle, 21 Jan. 2026
This helps to prevent squeezing and mitigates friction on the feet for lasting comfort.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 21 Jan. 2026
The effort theoretically mitigates many of the problems of data centers on Earth, including their power and water usage and heat generation.
—Andrew R. Chow, Time, 9 Jan. 2026
The team revealed that the PDA asymmetric photothermal layer not only effectively addresses the issue of insufficient sustained power generation caused by water adsorption saturation but also mitigates the unstable moisture gradient resulting from excessive water evaporation.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 5 Jan. 2026
The Chargers have the league’s worst offensive line, which mitigates concerns the Patriots have with their defensive line and rushing the passer.
—Chad Graff, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
Because the new drivetrain adds heft—the new Turbo gains 180 pounds in sum—a titanium exhaust system mitigates some of the weight gain.
—Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 5 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mitigates
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Similarly, having a closed kitchen alleviates some of the pressure of reducing visual clutter.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Jan. 2026
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Unrivaled alleviates the need for that by allowing players to remain stateside in a competitive league.—
Michael Butler,
Miami Herald,
5 Jan. 2026
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Plush cushioning on the insoles relieves tired feet during the day, making these comfortable enough to wear for hours.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Jan. 2026
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This helps water flow as the ice melts and relieves pressure, reducing the risk of the pipe bursting.—
Mary Wasson,
Austin American Statesman,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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To make PSCs, the perovskite film has to be heated, which helps the perovskite crystals grow.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Jan. 2026
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Providing a ‘this-or-that’ approach helps reduce decision fatigue.—
Kate Wieczorek,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Plus, the brand’s signature thermal spring water—packed with minerals and antioxidants—soothes skin from the first drop.—
Sarah Han,
Allure,
27 Jan. 2026
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Southerners experience quick dramatic bursts of overnight freezes, ice storms, and occasional dustings of snow, and nothing soothes cold-weather boredom like a grandma and her activities.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
27 Jan. 2026
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The storm will taper off Sunday night as the storm responsible for the winter storm slowly eases northeast away from our area.—
Cutter Martin,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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As winter rain eases, the city fills with blossoms—cherry trees along Tom McCall Waterfront Park bloom in late March and early April, followed by tulips (the Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival in nearby Woodburn is a great detour) and roses (of course, don't miss the International Rose Test Garden).—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Jan. 2026
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