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
As enterprises—especially those in the consumer products space—seek out ways to allay rising operational costs, product promotions can drive up customer sales over a few weeks or months.
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Igor Rikalo, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025
The weak pretext is that the show must go on to allay the suspicions of Min’s conservative, conveniently offscreen grandfather.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 19 Apr. 2025
Crowdfunding campaigns always carry a risk, but ADO is well established and has successfully delivered on previous crowdfunders, so that may allay some fears.
—Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 26 Feb. 2025
May the light of Easter inspire efforts to promote harmony in the western Balkans and sustain political leaders in their efforts to allay tensions and crises, and, together with their partner countries in the region, to reject dangerous and destabilizing actions.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA Today, 22 Apr. 2025
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Igor Rikalo, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025
The weak pretext is that the show must go on to allay the suspicions of Min’s conservative, conveniently offscreen grandfather.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 19 Apr. 2025
Crowdfunding campaigns always carry a risk, but ADO is well established and has successfully delivered on previous crowdfunders, so that may allay some fears.
—Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 26 Feb. 2025
May the light of Easter inspire efforts to promote harmony in the western Balkans and sustain political leaders in their efforts to allay tensions and crises, and, together with their partner countries in the region, to reject dangerous and destabilizing actions.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA Today, 22 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for allay
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To alleviate the disparity between funders’ donation caps and nonprofits’ need for resources, Godoy suggests nonprofits share services and spaces — such as collectively pitching in for an accountant or having joint office areas — to spur teamwork while cutting costs.—
Isabel Rivera,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2025
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The agent, already familiar with your size, preferences and style history, evaluates how each option might suit your physique, identifies the best price across retailers and finalizes the purchase, thus conserving your time and alleviating decision fatigue.—
Sandeep Shivam,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Therapies can relieve certain underlying issues triggering sleep paralysis, including cognitive behavioral therapy, especially the version for people with insomnia.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN Money,
8 June 2025
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There were good reasons why Schaeffer relieved Senzatela of his first-inning duties.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
6 June 2025
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That support may have helped secure Trump’s narrow path to reelection.—
Joel Shulman,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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Musk replied by threatening to shut down the Dragon spacecraft program that helps the U.S. transport astronauts and supplies to the International Space Station.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
8 June 2025
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In addition to yoga, guests can immerse themselves in floating sound baths, a tranquil, multisensory experience that combines gentle sound therapy with the soothing sensation of water for deep relaxation.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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The color expert points out the hue's soothing nature and refreshing vibe that turn an ordinary bathroom into a personal retreat.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 June 2025
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In fact, the T6SS could one day serve as a foundation for targeted drug delivery systems, which could mitigate the development of broader bacterial resistance to antibiotics.—
Sam Walters,
Discover Magazine,
13 June 2025
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Yet the guidance does not mitigate the difficult choice facing Gaza residents: risk everything for an uncertain chance at food, or stay home, alive, with a starving family.—
Taylor Luck,
Christian Science Monitor,
13 June 2025
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Higher oil prices from the Middle East conflict likely further reduce the odds the Fed will ease monetary policy anytime soon.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
15 June 2025
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Chase impressed us all with his stamina, good spirits, and ease around grown-ups.—
Elizabeth Cantrell,
Travel + Leisure,
14 June 2025
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“Allay.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allay. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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