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
This critical shift not only mitigates risk but also unlocks a vast array of new revenue streams, proving the company's technology is adaptable and in demand across multiple lucrative sectors.
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Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
This helps to prevent squeezing and mitigates friction on the feet for lasting comfort.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 9 Aug. 2025
The House settlement mitigates that risk by requiring arbitration for parties whose NIL deal is rejected.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Ultimately, cultivating frontline leaders mitigates the significant costs linked to management failure.
—Dave Winsborough, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
Quality trash bags hold in smells by preventing trash from leaking or spilling out, which mitigates lingering bacteria and odors.
—Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Mar. 2025
In this case, the company argues, the more intense development mitigates the environmental impact by reducing the buildings’ footprint and the amount of wetlands affected.
—Natalia Jaramillo, Orlando Sentinel, 16 Mar. 2025
The choice to situate the action entirely in a mythical Middle East mitigates the Orientalism of the piece; there is really no Other here.
—Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 24 Feb. 2025
Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
This helps to prevent squeezing and mitigates friction on the feet for lasting comfort.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 9 Aug. 2025
The House settlement mitigates that risk by requiring arbitration for parties whose NIL deal is rejected.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Ultimately, cultivating frontline leaders mitigates the significant costs linked to management failure.
—Dave Winsborough, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
Quality trash bags hold in smells by preventing trash from leaking or spilling out, which mitigates lingering bacteria and odors.
—Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Mar. 2025
In this case, the company argues, the more intense development mitigates the environmental impact by reducing the buildings’ footprint and the amount of wetlands affected.
—Natalia Jaramillo, Orlando Sentinel, 16 Mar. 2025
The choice to situate the action entirely in a mythical Middle East mitigates the Orientalism of the piece; there is really no Other here.
—Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 24 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mitigates
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Thuney is the kind of player that alleviates concerns, but with his departure, the team might be betting too much on young talent.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Sep. 2025
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No one disputes that gentrification is real, but numerous studies confirm that building more homes alleviates overall housing costs in all communities.—
Miguel Chacon,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Aug. 2025
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That relieves the burden on the central network, which lowers the risk of blackouts and congestion.—
Ken Silverstein,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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This lavender version relieves muscle tension, soothes aches and softens skin while relaxing your mind in fragrant floral steam.—
Jené Luciani Sena , Caitlyn Martyn
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FOXNews.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Don Felder, a second cousin who now helps manage Gibson’s estate and legacy, grew up hearing her tell stories breaking the barriers in tennis and then in golf.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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For many perennials, occasional division helps keep them healthy and maximizes their flower power.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Sep. 2025
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The fragrance-free cream offers a big hit of hydration thanks to ceramides, niacinamide, glycerin, and the brand’s signature thermal spring water, which soothes the skin.—
Allure,
Allure,
30 Aug. 2025
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The park soothes me during hard times, celebrates my victories, gives me a quiet place to think, inspires me and keeps me healthy.—
Roger Naylor,
AZCentral.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Slack in the jobs market eases some of the Fed's concerns about fueling inflation with a rate cut.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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Those are the odds the Fed eases interest rates by at least a quarter-point in September, according to CME’s FedWatch.—
Ty Roush,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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“Mitigates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mitigates. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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