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
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.
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Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 14 Mar. 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
The core product that makes up our industry is about mitigating and recovering from risk.
—Robert Clark, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Also, leadership oversight is critical for identifying and mitigating risks.
—Pooja Sathe, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
The process of how that development can be managed by mitigating the threats that may occur in those rural unincorporated areas.
—Emily Alvarenga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Mar. 2025
These developers will need to prove that hydrogen can help businesses hedge against price fluctuations in fossil fuel and natural gas while mitigating future regulatory risks and creating new revenue streams.
—Whitaker Irvin Jr., Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
The strategy, the fund contends, helps generate returns while mitigating long-term climate risks for its more than two million members.
—Bloomberg, The Mercury News, 12 Mar. 2025
The advice to mitigating this threat is simple.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 14 Mar. 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
The core product that makes up our industry is about mitigating and recovering from risk.
—Robert Clark, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Also, leadership oversight is critical for identifying and mitigating risks.
—Pooja Sathe, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
The process of how that development can be managed by mitigating the threats that may occur in those rural unincorporated areas.
—Emily Alvarenga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Mar. 2025
These developers will need to prove that hydrogen can help businesses hedge against price fluctuations in fossil fuel and natural gas while mitigating future regulatory risks and creating new revenue streams.
—Whitaker Irvin Jr., Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
The strategy, the fund contends, helps generate returns while mitigating long-term climate risks for its more than two million members.
—Bloomberg, The Mercury News, 12 Mar. 2025
The advice to mitigating this threat is simple.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mitigating
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Despite climbing home prices, mortgage rates have recently reported weeks of declines and inventory is growing in many parts of the country, alleviating the shortage of homes and forcing sellers to slash prices to attract still-cautious buyers.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
22 Mar. 2025
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But aside from a desire for revenge against Israel and remaining the primary power broker in Gaza, Hamas has consistently struggled to articulate an achievable long-term strategy for alleviating the suffering of Palestinians in Gaza.—
Mkhaimar Abusada,
The Conversation,
19 Mar. 2025
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Archway Homes will buy the home and make the repairs needed, relieving the sellers of the hassle and expense.—
Archway Homes,
Kansas City Star,
5 Jan. 2025
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Xylitol may have other health benefits, including preventing ear and sinus infections, increasing bone density, and relieving constipation.—
Adrienne Dellwo,
Verywell Health,
5 Jan. 2025
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The soothing sound of water from the fountains, accompanied by the fragrant aromas of essential oils immediately ease the senses once inside the spa.—
Bianca Salonga,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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Simply pop them in a microwave to provide up to an hour of soothing warmth and comfort.—
Wayfair,
refinery29.com,
4 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Reformists argue renewed dialogue is essential for easing sanctions and stabilizing the economy.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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Kennedy similarly indicated the outbreak is easing, a fact belied by the numbers on the ground.—
Nathaniel Weixel,
The Hill,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Mitigating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mitigating. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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