mitigates

present tense third-person singular of mitigate

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of mitigates Designed as a water-free alternative to costly water-spraying setups, this technology mitigates high track temperatures caused by extreme heat waves, reducing deformation risks and speed delays. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2026 Diversifying sourcing across a wider geography mitigates threats from climate change and public health crises, not only geopolitical risk. — Chad P. Bown, Foreign Affairs, 1 Sep. 2026 But despite living in a far more interconnected world that better mitigates these emergencies, the stone still serves as a poignant—if troubling—sign of our most pressing problems. — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 27 Aug. 2026 The recall affects 15mL bottles of Clear Eyes' Maximum Itchy Eye Relief, which mitigates itchiness, redness and other eye irritations, according to the product description. — Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026 This approach, seen in brands like Spangler Candy and Pizza Hut, cultivates deep emotional equity, mitigates commercialization risks, and enhances brand loyalty. — Louis Biscotti, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026 This approach mitigates the need to offer costly incentives to exhausted drivers working past sunset. — Christopher S. Tang, The Conversation, 8 July 2026 Details of the case demonstrate how the FBI detects drones and then mitigates the threat. — Kelly O'Donnell, NBC news, 5 July 2026 Research shows that practicing mindfulness in quiet outdoor spaces lowers stress and mitigates feelings of loneliness and social isolation. — Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 30 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mitigates
Verb
  • Shortening the distance between them, Apple says, alleviates data bottlenecks among the CPU, GPU, and Neural Engine, enabling better sustained multitasking performance and unlocking new capabilities for running local AI models.
    — Brian Westover, PC Magazine, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Morgan Stanley’s Joseph Moore said the arrangement alleviates concerns about circular financing because third-party investors would provide most of the capital, while Nvidia would participate only to a limited extent.
    — Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 12 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Whether magnesium spray actually works, and whether magnesium of any kind reliably relieves leg cramps, matters for anyone paying attention to the trend right now.
    — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Russia’s closer relationship with North Korea relieves some of China’s obligation to deliver economic aid and security guarantees to its northeastern neighbor.
    — ZHENG JIYONG, Foreign Affairs, 10 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Even great books can acquire dust on the shelf; an infusion of feeling helps keep them alive.
    — Alison Herman, Variety, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Supporters of the new approach say mandatory treatment addresses root causes, while research shows Housing First helps people remain housed.
    — Laura Ungar, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The combination of liquid exfoliants gently boosts cell turnover and remove clogged pores, while tea tree leaf water hydrate and soothes.
    — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Du says more work is needed to fully understand how music soothes a stressed brain.
    — Payal Dhar, Scientific American, 7 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The strong nor'easter that impacted Maryland's weather all weekend is slowly eases out to sea.
    — Steven Sosna, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Iran has offered to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and resume nuclear talks within seven days if the United States lifts its naval blockade, eases oil sanctions and observes a Lebanon ceasefire.
    — Cara Anna, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026

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“Mitigates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mitigates. Accessed 2 Oct. 2026.

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