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
His top priorities include improving access to rural health care, addressing housing costs and mitigating wildfire impacts.
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Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
Slot can point to a number of mitigating factors, beginning with Jota’s tragic death last summer.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 30 May 2026
When the company was seen as ethical and socially conscious, it was then viewed as being more trustworthy and responsible, mitigating the lack of trust that AI ads may have induced.
—Melissa A. Wheeler, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
His attorney, Doug Kelley, released a statement touting successes during O'Hara's tenure, including diversifying and increasing the department's ranks, the decreasing violent crime rate and mitigating violent clashes during the immigration crackdown.
—ABC News, 28 May 2026
Operators are investing in novel technologies such as advanced cooling systems and are even setting up micro-data centers in people’s homes that can help pay down mortgages while mitigating ecological issues.
—Ross Marchand, Baltimore Sun, 27 May 2026
However, the state has a critical role in mitigating harms.
—Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial Boards, Mercury News, 26 May 2026
Globally, less than 2% of philanthropic giving goes to mitigating climate change.
—Angelica Ang, Fortune, 25 May 2026
Choosing the right razor is the first step in mitigating bumps and itchy razor burn.
—Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 18 May 2026
Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
Slot can point to a number of mitigating factors, beginning with Jota’s tragic death last summer.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 30 May 2026
When the company was seen as ethical and socially conscious, it was then viewed as being more trustworthy and responsible, mitigating the lack of trust that AI ads may have induced.
—Melissa A. Wheeler, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
His attorney, Doug Kelley, released a statement touting successes during O'Hara's tenure, including diversifying and increasing the department's ranks, the decreasing violent crime rate and mitigating violent clashes during the immigration crackdown.
—ABC News, 28 May 2026
Operators are investing in novel technologies such as advanced cooling systems and are even setting up micro-data centers in people’s homes that can help pay down mortgages while mitigating ecological issues.
—Ross Marchand, Baltimore Sun, 27 May 2026
However, the state has a critical role in mitigating harms.
—Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial Boards, Mercury News, 26 May 2026
Globally, less than 2% of philanthropic giving goes to mitigating climate change.
—Angelica Ang, Fortune, 25 May 2026
Choosing the right razor is the first step in mitigating bumps and itchy razor burn.
—Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 18 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mitigating
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Training also matters, as systems that generate excessive low-value alerts contribute to fatigue rather than alleviating it.—
Ethan Stone
June 3,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 June 2026
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The Center on Colfax recommends alleviating traffic by taking public transit, Veo scooters, or rideshare.—
Brian Sherrod,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
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For a pain-relieving exercise, lie on your back and put a belt around your knees.—
Stephanie Brown,
Verywell Health,
29 May 2026
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Ideally, this will take place immersed in nature, the quintessential stress-relieving environment.—
Alessandra Signorelli,
Vogue,
29 May 2026
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Guests are encouraged to get involved by taking an apiary tour of the bee hives, helping with coral reef restoration, building fish shelters, or joining a snorkeling safari of the giant clam sanctuary at Punta Bunga beach.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Technology is increasingly being viewed as a key enabler of operational clarity, helping family offices strengthen decision-making and support long-term growth.—
Paul Westall,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Get kitted out for a day on the slopes in the in-house ski room before returning to the indoor pool and soothing hands of therapists at Spa L'Apogée by La Prairie.—
Matt Ortile,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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Within an hour, skyscrapers flatten to golden sand, and the honk of yellow taxis is replaced by the soothing sounds of rolling waves.—
Zoey Goto,
Travel + Leisure,
2 June 2026
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Ghana, Kenya, and Nigeria — like South Africa — had been easing monetary policy before the conflict broke out, but chose to hold their lending rates steady in recent weeks.—
Tiisetso Motsoeneng,
semafor.com,
29 May 2026
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The Supreme Court appears to be easing the way for people and companies to make claims over the confiscation of Cuban property when Fidel Castro seized power in 1959.—
Robert W. Wood,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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“Mitigating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mitigating. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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