mitigating

verb

present participle of mitigate
as in alleviating
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 mitigating The health care company could develop Keytuda co-formulations that would extend the tail of the brand-name drug's franchise, mitigating the impact of that patent expiration, according to the analyst. — Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 20 Aug. 2026 Later this year, eSafety will release a transparency report detailing how successful online gaming services like Roblox have been at mitigating harms to kids. — Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 20 Aug. 2026 This new effort expands on individual airline trials to try mitigating contrails across an entire flight corridor. — ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026 This emerging capability could prove crucial not only for extending the longevity of one-of-a-kind missions but also for mitigating the growing threat of space junk from derelict spacecraft abandoned in Earth orbits. — Tom Metcalfe, Scientific American, 18 Aug. 2026 Lastly, TransFi rolls out a new platform aimed at mitigating financial risk with cross-border transactions. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 18 Aug. 2026 His attorneys will likely present what’s known as mitigating evidence, which the judge would weigh in determining his sentence. — Kara Scannell, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026 Escalating threats in the Red Sea could compromise the Saudi pipeline that has been essential in mitigating the Hormuz crisis. — Jason Bordoff, Foreign Affairs, 14 Aug. 2026 The military operation was the first following Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s dismantling of an office focused on mitigating unintended casualties. — Alex Horton, Washington Post, 11 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mitigating
  1. alleviating
  2. relieving
  3. helping
  4. soothing
  5. easing
Verb
  • Europe’s efforts are for now too modest, too regulated, too fragmented, and too focused on alleviating government restrictions rather than promoting commercial use to fundamentally change dependencies that have accumulated over decades.
    — Kurt M. Campbell, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026
  • In 2021, in hopes of alleviating economic pressures during the pandemic, Congress passed legislation eliminating premiums for people with the lowest incomes and reduced the cost for people with higher incomes.
    — Robert Applebaum, The Conversation, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of alleviating
Verb
  • So are artists living in these homes rent free in exchange for relieving homeowners of potential tax bills?
    — Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Campione supports re-prioritizing and accelerating infrastructure projects and relieving congestion on county roads, especially arterial and collector road projects, by pushing the state to replace outdated funding formulas.
    — James Wilkins, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of relieving
Verb
  • The two have been helping each other shine since the beginning.
    — Emily Olsen, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The solution works by penetrating deep into the fibers, helping to break down stains on contact, without discoloring the affected area.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of helping
Verb
  • These natural waters flow from the earth, carrying muscle-soothing minerals; soaking in them is the best way to end a day spent exploring the destination, which is a true hub for outdoor adventure.
    — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Back in South Korea, the skin-care brand has already made a name for itself with its soothing mung bean formulas, which have racked up awards from major K-beauty platforms like Hwahae and, of course, Olive Young.
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of soothing
Verb
  • Why recruiting became political The Pentagon is emerging from the yearslong recruiting slump that followed the COVID-19 pandemic, easing one of the military's most persistent political headaches that drew bipartisan anxiety on Capitol Hill.
    — Steven Beynon, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Meanwhile, Clark and Floyd strike up a deep friendship, easing their suburban loneliness.
    — Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of easing

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“Mitigating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mitigating. Accessed 24 Aug. 2026.

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