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
Florentino Perez, long-serving president of the record 15-time European Cup/Champions League winners, has little patience for long-term projects or planning, and no time for excuses or mitigating factors such as injuries or misfortune.
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The Athletic Staff, New York Times, 15 Feb. 2026
Many experts view the shift from injecting to smoking as a promising development that could help extend the decline in deaths, on top of mitigating the harm and expense of the consequences that often accompany injection.
—Lev Facher, STAT, 12 Feb. 2026
Since then, CyrusOne has been regularly meeting with residents and working toward mitigating the noise from those generators and from rooftop cooling units that residents say are also an issue.
—R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
Redbord said the partnership came about after Tether and Tron approached TRM about the reports with the goal of mitigating the illicit activity.
—Leo Schwartz, Fortune, 4 Feb. 2026
That means mitigating risks, even in the face of uncertainty.
—Harry Booth, Time, 3 Feb. 2026
Dallas’s strong hotel infrastructure is one factor mitigating travel costs.
—Victoria Baeza Garcia, Dallas Morning News, 29 Jan. 2026
High Quality Portfolio features a risk model aimed at mitigating exposure to underperformers.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Actions include implementing anti-poaching measures, and mitigating human-wildlife conflicts.
—Laura Kiniry, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Jan. 2026
The Athletic Staff, New York Times, 15 Feb. 2026
Many experts view the shift from injecting to smoking as a promising development that could help extend the decline in deaths, on top of mitigating the harm and expense of the consequences that often accompany injection.
—Lev Facher, STAT, 12 Feb. 2026
Since then, CyrusOne has been regularly meeting with residents and working toward mitigating the noise from those generators and from rooftop cooling units that residents say are also an issue.
—R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
Redbord said the partnership came about after Tether and Tron approached TRM about the reports with the goal of mitigating the illicit activity.
—Leo Schwartz, Fortune, 4 Feb. 2026
That means mitigating risks, even in the face of uncertainty.
—Harry Booth, Time, 3 Feb. 2026
Dallas’s strong hotel infrastructure is one factor mitigating travel costs.
—Victoria Baeza Garcia, Dallas Morning News, 29 Jan. 2026
High Quality Portfolio features a risk model aimed at mitigating exposure to underperformers.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Actions include implementing anti-poaching measures, and mitigating human-wildlife conflicts.
—Laura Kiniry, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mitigating
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Oil prices dipped on Tuesday on signs that talks between the US and Iran are alleviating the risk of supply disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz, even as the US continues to ramp up pressure on Russia’s oil exports.—
Tim McDonnell,
semafor.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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Ninety-three miles of new highway lanes are planned for our freeways, with the goal of alleviating congestion.—
Chris Roberts,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Feb. 2026
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Patriots quarterback Drake Maye, who received a pain-relieving injection in his throwing shoulder before the game, was sacked six times and had three turnovers in the 29-13 loss.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
9 Feb. 2026
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Ginger has the strongest research for relieving nausea, especially from pregnancy, motion sickness, surgery, and chemotherapy.—
Lindsey DeSoto,
Health,
9 Feb. 2026
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Defenseman Max Ludwar orchestrated the attack with three assists, helping Chelmsford take a 4-1 win over Medford in the 35th Annual Ed Cahoon Cup.—
Tyler McManus,
Boston Herald,
17 Feb. 2026
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Pippa Middleton and her older sister Kate Middleton are famously close—and Pippa was there for Kate during one of the most difficult times in her life, playing a pivotal role in helping the Princess of Wales during her cancer journey.—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
16 Feb. 2026
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In perhaps the film’s most striking move, this central drama won’t just leave you in need of soothing, but will provide the necessary comfort too — not unlike the way Amanda slowly comes to view Martin as a vital piece of the puzzle that is, or once was, her mother.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
17 Feb. 2026
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Seen as an extension of the green drenching trend—where homeowners layer greens like compact conifers, ferns, evergreen shrubs, and vines to create a lush atmosphere—this garden design also provides a soothing backdrop.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
16 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Ultimately, easing the ageing‑asset backlog will require activity across both ends of the market.—
Sunaina Sinha Haldea,
Fortune,
14 Feb. 2026
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Inflation cooled more than expected in January, capping a week of promising economic data, easing pressure on the White House, which has faced political criticism about the economy.—
Andrew Ackerman,
Washington Post,
13 Feb. 2026
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