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
Further experiments showed that blue LED treatments safely lightened similar squalene stains on silk and polyester, while also mitigating stains from common stain-causing compounds like oleic acid, tomato juice, and orange juice.
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Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 3 Sep. 2025
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, 2 Sep. 2025
Current quantum architectures use error-mitigating techniques that limit systems to smaller circuits, with just a few cubits.
—Marco Chiappetta, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Abrupt changes can amplify wave drag and steepen the shock signature, so this smoothing also assists in mitigating the sonic boom.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2025
Levine Cava is proposing using some of the extra money to restore about $18 million in non-profit grant funding, mitigating the original $40 million cut to the grants announced last month.
—Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 23 Aug. 2025
The order does not prohibit modifications or repairs to existing facilities for the purpose of increasing safety or mitigating environmental and other risks.
—Anna Commander
robert Birsel, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Aug. 2025
Wetlands protection is one of the most effective, though sometimes overlooked, tools for mitigating the worst impacts of flooding.
—Howard Learner, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2025
This evolution calls for estate planners to adopt a broader, strategic approach, focusing on mitigating risks while seizing opportunities.
—Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 3 Sep. 2025
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, 2 Sep. 2025
Current quantum architectures use error-mitigating techniques that limit systems to smaller circuits, with just a few cubits.
—Marco Chiappetta, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Abrupt changes can amplify wave drag and steepen the shock signature, so this smoothing also assists in mitigating the sonic boom.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2025
Levine Cava is proposing using some of the extra money to restore about $18 million in non-profit grant funding, mitigating the original $40 million cut to the grants announced last month.
—Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 23 Aug. 2025
The order does not prohibit modifications or repairs to existing facilities for the purpose of increasing safety or mitigating environmental and other risks.
—Anna Commander
robert Birsel, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Aug. 2025
Wetlands protection is one of the most effective, though sometimes overlooked, tools for mitigating the worst impacts of flooding.
—Howard Learner, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2025
This evolution calls for estate planners to adopt a broader, strategic approach, focusing on mitigating risks while seizing opportunities.
—Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mitigating
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The funding and additional personnel are aimed at alleviating the growing case backlog, which is nearly 4 million cases.—
Ximena Bustillo,
NPR,
2 Sep. 2025
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Furthermore, the company continues to benefit from AI demand outstripping supply, alleviating concerns about potential pricing pressures.—
Bill Stone,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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The researchers hypothesized that soft music has a relaxing effect, relieving the tension that makes carsickness worse, and joyful music might serve as distraction, activating the brain's reward systems.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
2 Sep. 2025
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Astley notes that the bed’s pressure-relieving qualities, five ergonomic zones, and layers of soft organic natural latex improved her sleep.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
29 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Part of the presentation focused on helping people overcome their fear of being ostracized for having plants seen as too wild.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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In addition to the box office hits, Disney has also had an important presence on Broadway, helping to clean up Times Square and bolster the image of Broadway and New York City as a family-friendly destination.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Sep. 2025
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Markopoulos might include a warm bath or shower, reading a physical book, listening to soothing music, or drinking a caffeine free herbal tea.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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The beef is tender, and the broth has that nice aromatic spice that is immediately soothing and associated with a classic beef noodle soup.—
Shindy Chen,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Sep. 2025
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European markets have surged due to easing monetary policy from the European Central Bank, creating a favorable environment for equities across the continent.—
Robert Daugherty,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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That package includes dozens of proposals to slash housing regulations, including tying some federal dollars to the progress of local governments in easing building restrictions and spurring new home construction.—
Ethan Varian,
Mercury News,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Mitigating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mitigating. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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