palliated

past tense of palliate

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for palliated
Verb
  • It was announced by the Vikings head coach that McCarthy was excused due to being at the hospital with his fiancée to welcome the arrival of his baby boy.
    James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Likewise, with cameras on the trains in Charlotte, the public could be excused for wondering why there wasn’t a more immediate response after the event.
    Chicago Tribune, Twin Cities, 11 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • His departure alleviated what was a very crowded running back corps in Washington.
    Kevin McCormick, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Sep. 2025
  • That concern was alleviated on the first snap.
    Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 7 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The senior editor for the free speech absolutist Reason magazine said her firing was fully justified as being due to journalistic malpractice.
    Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 16 Sep. 2025
  • In the YouGov survey conducted in the immediate aftermath of the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, 72 percent of Americans said violence is never justified, while 11 percent said it can sometimes be justified.
    Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 15 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Though relieved to see the show continue on, Mowry-Housley said she and twin sister Tia were baffled by the change.
    Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Sep. 2025
  • After my long flight home, I was relieved that the late-night visitor turned out to be nothing more than city workers on the job (and their job in this case, while surprising, didn't turn out to be too destructive).
    Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 9 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Green then explained the medical and industrial applications for these new knits.
    Bethy Squires, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Her therapist – who Heming Willis accidentally referred to her as her own caregiver – explained how normal these feelings were.
    David Oliver, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • If these days bring rising prices, the September weakness tends to be mitigated.
    Bill Sarubbi, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
  • The losses were mitigated, somewhat, by the billions of dollars in dividends Berkshire collected over the years.
    Yun Li, CNBC, 7 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The positive experience of being soothed, whether through calming words, laughter or playful connection, encourages a preference for partners who are attuned and responsive.
    Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
  • Our favorites helped our razors glide smoothly across the skin for an ultra-close shave, while aloe vera and almond oil soothed, hydrated, and enhanced the skin’s appearance — mitigating irritation.
    Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • However, some pressures have eased compared with a year ago.
    Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
  • However, things between the two eased, with Sheen returning to work with Lorre on his show Bookie.
    Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 10 Sep. 2025
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“Palliated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/palliated. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.

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