as in to alleviate
to make more bearable or less severe
a gentle breeze would allay the heat
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Recent Examples of allay
Some of the biggest fears, primarily around the delay in signing a television rights deal, have been largely allayed.
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Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 8 May 2025
Tillis met with Martin on Monday, but that didn’t allay his concerns over Martin’s advocacy for people convicted of crimes related to the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol.
—Alexander Bolton, The Hill, 6 May 2025
While these goals can be achieved in concert, a new national survey shows how some methods of allaying shopper safety concerns are much more effective than others.
—Bailey Quintrell, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
Coca alone makes possible direct communication with the divine, with some saying today that the first to taste the leaves was Santísima María, mother of Christ, who, according to legend, lost her holy child and chewed on the leaves to allay her grief.
—Wade Davis, Rolling Stone, 6 Apr. 2025
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Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 8 May 2025
Tillis met with Martin on Monday, but that didn’t allay his concerns over Martin’s advocacy for people convicted of crimes related to the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol.
—Alexander Bolton, The Hill, 6 May 2025
While these goals can be achieved in concert, a new national survey shows how some methods of allaying shopper safety concerns are much more effective than others.
—Bailey Quintrell, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
Coca alone makes possible direct communication with the divine, with some saying today that the first to taste the leaves was Santísima María, mother of Christ, who, according to legend, lost her holy child and chewed on the leaves to allay her grief.
—Wade Davis, Rolling Stone, 6 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for allay
Verb
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Pair your medication with lifestyle changes – like nutrition and exercise – to alleviate any adverse symptoms.—
Sam Woodward,
USA Today,
25 July 2025
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Watson suggested adding 500 beds to the North Central Unit in Castle Rock, along with a new 1,000-bed prison, which, combined, would help alleviate the state's overcrowding problem.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
24 July 2025
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Troy Morrow − whose 76-year-old mother suffered facial fractures and a concussion after being knocked to the pavement by Raleigh's son during the incident − was visibly relieved after the jury in Hamilton County Municipal Court announced its decision.—
Kevin Grasha,
The Enquirer,
11 July 2025
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Diana Medrano, a resident of Mosier Valley since 2012, said she was relieved Peoples came to visit.—
Kamal Morgan
July 10,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 July 2025
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Mark was disappointed, but the poster defended himself, saying he’s helped before and didn’t want to be taken for granted.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
27 July 2025
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By applying relentless pressure, providing education to the public, and offering alternative solutions, the HFC helped secure significant savings for the American people in the final piece of legislation.—
Kevin Sabet,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 July 2025
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Niacinamide helps refine texture, hyaluronic acid keeps hydration levels in check, and vitamin E adds a soothing antioxidant boost.—
Kristen Philipkoski,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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Soak in a naturally heated pool while enjoying the beauty of the adjacent Sinclair Canyon rock cliffs and the soothing chant of Sinclair Creek.—
Jenny Wisniewski,
USA Today,
26 July 2025
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Climate scientists anticipate if nothing is done to mitigate the toll of climate change, Wisconsin will have three times the number of extremely hot days and quadruple the number of extremely hot nights by 2050.—
Natalie Eilbert,
jsonline.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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The transformative effects of emerging technologies in this year by artificial intelligence and quantum computing will be hugely impactful; however, their cybersecurity challenges on society will require the need for proactive security adaptation and collaboration to mitigate new threats.—
Chuck Brooks,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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The Kremlin shows no sign of easing up its attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Aug. 2025
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Barrels are then transferred to the center of the first floor of the Warehouse E, slowly concentrating the flavors and easing into the correct balance.—
Gege Reed,
The Courier-Journal,
2 Aug. 2025
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“Allay.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allay. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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