mitigates

verb

present tense third-person singular of mitigate
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 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 Collaborating shares and mitigates the risk of straining the relationship with the company among active owners. — Bhakti Mirchandani, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026 Tranexamic acid is an amino acid derivative that mitigates inflammation, prevents new dark spots from forming, fades existing ones, clears congestion, and enhances radiance. — Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 16 June 2026 Rebuilding the salt marshes increases the lagoon’s ability to capture carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas and driver of climate change, and mitigates the effects of rising sea levels. — ABC News, 30 May 2026 The Petti Restaurant mitigates this by covering the containers in mud, creating a striking building that stays a little cooler in India's intense heat. — Adam Williams april 24, New Atlas, 24 Apr. 2026 Yet the crisis arrives at a time when the helium market has been awash in surplus, which mitigates the war’s immediate effect. — Deni Ellis Béchard, Scientific American, 18 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mitigates
  1. alleviates
  2. relieves
  3. helps
  4. soothes
  5. eases
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  • Extensive clinical and user trials have found that the topical helps skin appear smoother, cuts back on fine lines and wrinkles like crow’s feet, alleviates redness, and doesn’t clog pores all the while.
    — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 14 July 2026
  • Mild compression, between eight to 15 mmHg, alleviates general discomfort and tiredness.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 9 July 2026
Definition of alleviates
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  • The lubricant injection Ohtani received a week ago relieves symptoms for a short period of time, usually a few months.
    — Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 19 July 2026
  • Getting those details right is often what determines whether debt relief actually relieves anything.
    — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 13 July 2026
Definition of relieves
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  • The side part also helps to define her cheekbones as the soft, silky color frames her face.
    — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 22 July 2026
  • Accurate forecasting helps governments plan emergency responses and businesses manage risk.
    — Andreas Bubenzer-Paim, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Definition of helps
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  • Nothing soothes the soul quite like the sun and sand — and, for some people, a giant shade canopy, indoor couch and a table decked out with flatware and a fancy meal.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
  • Though more popular for your skin, when applied to your scalp and strands, the ingredient sloughs off buildup, soothes irritation, reduces dandruff, and controls oil production.
    — Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 5 July 2026
Definition of soothes
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  • The more durable test will come after the current capacity crunch eases.
    — Steve McDowell, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
  • Asics designed the sneakers with a breathable mesh upper that promotes airflow, plus an asymmetrical tongue that eases pressure across the top of the foot.
    — Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 22 July 2026
Definition of eases

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