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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
Choosing the right razor is the first step in mitigating bumps and itchy razor burn.
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Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 18 May 2026
The argument for keeping an underperforming manager tends to centre on whether there were enough mitigating circumstances behind a bad season, and whether the club can use their summer to make the correct changes in player recruitment and wider infrastructure to fix things.
—Carl Anka, New York Times, 17 May 2026
Requiring no fans, the technology is quiet, mitigating the problem of noise pollution that has drawn the ire of residents of areas with nearby warehouse data centers.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 15 May 2026
Understanding the gravity of a red flag warning and adhering to these precautions is pivotal in mitigating the risk of wildfires during these perilous conditions.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 15 May 2026
Design For demise Design for demise is a major area of research focused on mitigating the risk of reentry debris.
—Matthew Ray, The Conversation, 13 May 2026
As OpenAI faces several lawsuits tied to allegations its tool was used to carry out crimes, the AI industry is just beginning to grapple with its role in mitigating physical harms and how to work with law enforcement.
—Jane Lytvynenko, NBC news, 12 May 2026
The Venezuelan government requested information about the incident and the action plan for mitigating and containing the spill, and demanded reparation measures in accordance with international environmental law, the statement added.
—Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026
Still, there are mitigating factors, including the questionable scheduling of single-camera mocumentary Stumble, starring Jenn Lyon, on Fridays behind Reba McEntire’s multi-camera sitcom Happy’s Place.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 11 May 2026
Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 18 May 2026
The argument for keeping an underperforming manager tends to centre on whether there were enough mitigating circumstances behind a bad season, and whether the club can use their summer to make the correct changes in player recruitment and wider infrastructure to fix things.
—Carl Anka, New York Times, 17 May 2026
Requiring no fans, the technology is quiet, mitigating the problem of noise pollution that has drawn the ire of residents of areas with nearby warehouse data centers.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 15 May 2026
Understanding the gravity of a red flag warning and adhering to these precautions is pivotal in mitigating the risk of wildfires during these perilous conditions.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 15 May 2026
Design For demise Design for demise is a major area of research focused on mitigating the risk of reentry debris.
—Matthew Ray, The Conversation, 13 May 2026
As OpenAI faces several lawsuits tied to allegations its tool was used to carry out crimes, the AI industry is just beginning to grapple with its role in mitigating physical harms and how to work with law enforcement.
—Jane Lytvynenko, NBC news, 12 May 2026
The Venezuelan government requested information about the incident and the action plan for mitigating and containing the spill, and demanded reparation measures in accordance with international environmental law, the statement added.
—Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026
Still, there are mitigating factors, including the questionable scheduling of single-camera mocumentary Stumble, starring Jenn Lyon, on Fridays behind Reba McEntire’s multi-camera sitcom Happy’s Place.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 11 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mitigating
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Both the San Diego utility and the state’s grid manager, the California Independent System Operator (CAISO), say the project is essential for meeting ambitious carbon reduction goals and alleviating constraint on power lines in Southern California during high demand.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
17 May 2026
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Substantial relief at the pump will only begin to arrive if tanker traffic resumes in the Strait of Hormuz, alleviating a historic oil shortage, Krishnamoorti said.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
12 May 2026
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Customers paid admission to destroy objects, and the experience became one where people could balance physically breaking things with mentally relieving stress.—
Michael Butler,
Miami Herald,
15 May 2026
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An ability to track stress based on quantitative measurements could empower people to take stress-relieving actions with direct benefits to their health.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
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Listen Technologies is helping venues deploy Auracast transmitters as Samsung Electronics and Google advance compatibility across smartphones, earbuds, televisions, and consumer audio ecosystems already used by millions of people every day.—
Bill Schiffmiller,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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An easy place to see all the latest numbers, Earnings & Insights is sortable by company, category and quarter, helping executives keep up with their rivals and investors scope out their next investment.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
18 May 2026
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Also at work are soothing honey and chlorella, to keep redness and irritation in check.—
Sarah Felbin,
Allure,
20 May 2026
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Bedazzling is repetitive in the best way—pick up a gem, place a gem, pick up a gem, place a gem—and that rhythm is soothing.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
19 May 2026
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Georgia governor has signed a bill that expands the state’s medical cannabis program, easing access to cannabis vapes and removing the THC potency cap.—
Dario Sabaghi,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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Although such people live within commuting distance of Chicago and were encouraged to work remotely, some might relocate to less costly rural housing, easing housing shortages and lowering prices.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
16 May 2026
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“Mitigating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mitigating. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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