1
as in appeases
to lessen the anger or agitation of
an apology would probably mollify your friend
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2
as in alleviates
to make more bearable or less severe
a friendly gesture that did a lot to mollify their suspicions about the new neighbor
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Gaming laptops, especially those with larger screens, tend to be bulky, but the Slim alleviates some of that.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
8 Sep. 2025 -
There are occasional flashbacks to his childhood, as well as moments out-of-time, where Kafka finds himself in the modern-day Czech republic, but none of this alleviates the pacing doldrums of a conventional biopic.—
Sam Bodrojan,
IndieWire,
5 Sep. 2025
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That thick sole relieves pressure and pain, especially pain associated with conditions like plantar fasciitis.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Oct. 2025
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This deep tissue massage relieves tension in my head, neck, and shoulders without any effort.—
Jacquelyn Smith,
Parents,
27 Sep. 2025
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This spirit of delusion soothes Max and Christian enough to lead them to hug out their differences.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
14 Oct. 2025
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The Rescue Balm + Red Correct Post-Blemish Recovery Cream soothes vulnerable, post-breakout skin using a calming blend of panthenol, beta-glucan, and oligopeptides.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
9 Oct. 2025
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The hypothalamus helps with all those challenges in animals.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
18 Oct. 2025
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However, if the Mets were to offer a promising young starter like Nolan McLean, Jonah Tong or Brandon Sproat available in a package for Kwan, that could be the kind of headliner who helps get a deal done.—
Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
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Gua sha helps reduce puffiness and inflammation, improves blood circulation and lymphatic drainage, and eases tension, among other advantages.—
Essence,
Essence,
14 Oct. 2025
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Its arrival eases the burden on Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International, previously the only airport serving Mumbai, one of the world’s most populous cities.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
11 Oct. 2025
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Mohan emphasized that early action mitigates risk and positions brands for compliance, which is increasingly non-negotiable.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
8 Oct. 2025
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Pivetta’s strikeout knack mitigates the effects of ballpark dimensions, but his fly ball rate is tied for first in MLB at 26 percent above league average, and Wrigley Field tends to play smaller than Petco Park.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Sep. 2025
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The materials feel premium — sturdy canvas that softens with wear, tweed that frays with character, and enamel pins that add personality without gimmick.—
Christopher Claxton,
Billboard,
10 Oct. 2025
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In addition to serving as a natural detangler, Bennett says that ACV smooths and softens the hair as well.—
Danielle Sinay,
Glamour,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Mollifies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mollifies. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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