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
What role might emerging virtual technologies and online platforms play in both mitigating that cost and increasing access?
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Tina Rivers Ryan, Artforum, 2 Apr. 2026
As the University of Bath team concludes, embedding living components into concrete could allow infrastructure to heal itself from within, extending service life and mitigating climate impact.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 31 Mar. 2026
Spotify, for one, has acknowledged the problem and directs significant resources toward detecting and mitigating artificial streaming activity to protect artists and ensure a fair distribution of royalties.
—Kyle Eustice, VIBE.com, 30 Mar. 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.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2026
As part of the legal fight over the ban, Anthropic also filed a complaint in an appellate court in Washington, DC, focusing on a law governing procedures for mitigating supply-chain risks in procurement.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2026
The judge found her involvement in the fraud scheme during that period undermined her eligibility and that there were no mitigating circumstances to excuse her conduct.
—Sergio Candido, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
Are meteor rates genuinely increasing, or are there mitigating factors that make all of this action a mere statistical anomaly, or primarily a reporting effect?
—Jamie Carter, Space.com, 27 Mar. 2026
Several mitigating factors in 2026 will likely play a role in how the rest of the rainy season plays out.
—Greg Porter, San Francisco Chronicle, 26 Mar. 2026
Tina Rivers Ryan, Artforum, 2 Apr. 2026
As the University of Bath team concludes, embedding living components into concrete could allow infrastructure to heal itself from within, extending service life and mitigating climate impact.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 31 Mar. 2026
Spotify, for one, has acknowledged the problem and directs significant resources toward detecting and mitigating artificial streaming activity to protect artists and ensure a fair distribution of royalties.
—Kyle Eustice, VIBE.com, 30 Mar. 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.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2026
As part of the legal fight over the ban, Anthropic also filed a complaint in an appellate court in Washington, DC, focusing on a law governing procedures for mitigating supply-chain risks in procurement.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2026
The judge found her involvement in the fraud scheme during that period undermined her eligibility and that there were no mitigating circumstances to excuse her conduct.
—Sergio Candido, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
Are meteor rates genuinely increasing, or are there mitigating factors that make all of this action a mere statistical anomaly, or primarily a reporting effect?
—Jamie Carter, Space.com, 27 Mar. 2026
Several mitigating factors in 2026 will likely play a role in how the rest of the rainy season plays out.
—Greg Porter, San Francisco Chronicle, 26 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mitigating
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There are no quick fixes to alleviating the state’s housing woes.—
Jeff Montejano,
Oc Register,
15 Mar. 2026
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But alleviating the fear of the Iranian people is not in itself a plan of action.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Mar. 2026
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Many agree that relieving economic distress must be an immediate focus, but while some believe that should entail a gradual, socialist-style liberalization of the economy, others want a total transition to free-market capitalism, including more foreign investment and private enterprise.—
Kate Linthicum,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Mar. 2026
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Here's what to know about the pain-relieving drug and what the legal landscape looks like in Oklahoma.—
Josh Kelly,
Oklahoman,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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While none of this amounts to conscious communication, the hidden network allows plants to share resources and information, helping forests survive as interconnected communities.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
30 Mar. 2026
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Vastnaut One assists these climbs by distributing force through both the hips and knees, helping propel the body upward more efficiently.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
30 Mar. 2026
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This Burt’s Bees set has six travel-sized mani-pedi essentials, including a soothing foot cream and buttery hand salve that protects dry, chapped skin.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
1 Apr. 2026
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Combining a sound machine with a comfortable bedroom setup can mimic the soothing experience of being outdoors in a safe, dry tent during a rainstorm, providing both comfort and sensory grounding, according to Gorovoy.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
30 Mar. 2026
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North Korea banned all foreign tourists during the pandemic but has started easing the restrictions, with a Russian tour group entering the country in 2024.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
29 Mar. 2026
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With no sign of Tehran easing its blockade of the strait, oil prices were back up and stock values fell.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Mitigating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mitigating. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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