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
This approach enhances the adsorption of lithium polysulfides and accelerates their redox reactions, thereby mitigating the shuttle effect and improving overall kinetics.
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2025
Batteries help ratepayers, too For some, the issue is less about mitigating climate change.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 4 Nov. 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, 29 Oct. 2025
As the team did not look to gain any advantage through the procedural breach, the CCA agreed these were mitigating factors and decided to award no sanction.
—Luke Smith, New York Times, 28 Oct. 2025
That includes using hand signals, riding defensively and mitigating risks, Parent said.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Oct. 2025
Among the bills recently approved, there is one creating a grant, under the California Safe Homes program, which would help individual homeowners, cities, counties, and special districts shoulder the hefty costs of mitigating fire-risk in properties across the state.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
Engineers were immediately engaged and are actively working on both mitigating the issue, and fully understanding the root cause.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 20 Oct. 2025
That shift in strategy is particularly concerning given new data showing that parents need more educating on the dangers that flu poses to children — even healthy ones — and the role vaccination can play in mitigating those risks.
—Lisa Jarvis, Mercury News, 18 Oct. 2025
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2025
Batteries help ratepayers, too For some, the issue is less about mitigating climate change.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 4 Nov. 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, 29 Oct. 2025
As the team did not look to gain any advantage through the procedural breach, the CCA agreed these were mitigating factors and decided to award no sanction.
—Luke Smith, New York Times, 28 Oct. 2025
That includes using hand signals, riding defensively and mitigating risks, Parent said.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Oct. 2025
Among the bills recently approved, there is one creating a grant, under the California Safe Homes program, which would help individual homeowners, cities, counties, and special districts shoulder the hefty costs of mitigating fire-risk in properties across the state.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
Engineers were immediately engaged and are actively working on both mitigating the issue, and fully understanding the root cause.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 20 Oct. 2025
That shift in strategy is particularly concerning given new data showing that parents need more educating on the dangers that flu poses to children — even healthy ones — and the role vaccination can play in mitigating those risks.
—Lisa Jarvis, Mercury News, 18 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mitigating
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The changes are aimed at alleviating stress on essential airport employees who have been working without pay, and ensuring flights remain safe.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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Kuminga has been outstanding so far this season, alleviating concerns about his fit with Curry, Butler and Draymond Green.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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That goal against the Predators in the Flyers’ 3-1 win in Nashville was particularly relieving.—
Kevin Kurz,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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There are five plush layers in total, starting with a pressure-relieving base and topped off with a cool, soft wool surface.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
4 Nov. 2025
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New flight routes are helping too; Air Canada will begin direct service from Montreal next June, and Etihad Airways is launching a route from Abu Dhabi.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
6 Nov. 2025
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The company chose Goldman’s growth fund due to its strong track record helping companies accelerate growth toward initial public offerings, Dibrov said.—
Samantha Subin,
CNBC,
5 Nov. 2025
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Why not start things off by repainting the living room—there are many shades that designers absolutely love for their soothing factor.—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
6 Nov. 2025
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Entering a bedroom that’s painted a light blue color feels soothing and relaxing; a bathroom that’s a soft shade of green is pleasant to bathe in.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Nov. 2025
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Consumer prices in China unexpectedly rose last month, new data showed Sunday, a sign that deflationary pressures on the world’s second-largest economy may be easing.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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This comes amid wider Russian attack on cities closer to Ukraine's front-line regions, signaling that Moscow has no intention of easing up its targeting of infrastructure or agreeing to any ceasefire.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Mitigating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mitigating. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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