as in alleviating
to make more bearable or less severe
a gentle breeze would allay the heat
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Recent Examples of allaying
The material was porous and crumbly, allaying fears that the fuel might’ve fused into a diamond-hard mass impenetrable even to drills.
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Yusuke Maekawa, Bloomberg, 8 Mar. 2026
Tan managed to convince investors of Broadcom's sustainable growth trajectory, allaying fears about the company's profitability and questions about whether Broadcom shipping more racks packed with AI chips would weigh on margins.
—Samantha Subin,kristina Partsinevelos, CNBC, 5 Mar. 2026
The two antivirals are equally effective at allaying symptoms, both shortening the duration of flu by about a day.
—Sarah Zhang, The Atlantic, 12 Jan. 2026
Yusuke Maekawa, Bloomberg, 8 Mar. 2026
Tan managed to convince investors of Broadcom's sustainable growth trajectory, allaying fears about the company's profitability and questions about whether Broadcom shipping more racks packed with AI chips would weigh on margins.
—Samantha Subin,kristina Partsinevelos, CNBC, 5 Mar. 2026
The two antivirals are equally effective at allaying symptoms, both shortening the duration of flu by about a day.
—Sarah Zhang, The Atlantic, 12 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for allaying
Verb
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But alleviating the fear of the Iranian people is not in itself a plan of action.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Mar. 2026
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The National Weather Service said the temperatures are expected to rise above freezing late Wednesday morning alleviating any black ice issues.—
Staff Reports,
Hartford Courant,
3 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Chamomile Tea Chamomile tea is soothing and helps relax the gut muscles, relieving bloating.—
Carrie Madormo,
Verywell Health,
13 Mar. 2026
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Packed in six layers is a superior blend of cooling and high-density foam layers that provide pressure-relieving back support.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
12 Mar. 2026
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Return to Cuba In South Florida, the goal of returning has grown stronger for many Cubans who want to take part in helping rebuild the island.—
Sarah Moreno
March 16,
Miami Herald,
17 Mar. 2026
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Now, a new drug holds the promise of helping the World Health Organization meet its goal of eliminating the disease by 2030.—
Fran Kritz,
NPR,
16 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Bethune said while tapping strategic oil reserves may help mitigate the demand pinch, easing sanctions on Russian oil will have little impact on world oil prices.—
Rachel Barber,
USA Today,
15 Mar. 2026
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However, in recent days traders have abandoned hope of easing from the Fed, with reducing odds of a cut this year.—
Leonie Kidd,
CNBC,
15 Mar. 2026
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The design blends in seamlessly with the natural landscape, crafted in rich woods and soothing earth tones.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
19 Mar. 2026
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There’s a hot tub outside as well as a compact indoor sauna (top-notch for soothing weary muscles).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 Mar. 2026
Verb
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For his part, coach Erik Spoelstra has deflected questions about the pairing, with considerable additional mitigating factors in play.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
18 Mar. 2026
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That would encourage insurers to re-enter the region and bring premiums down to a manageable level, mitigating the financial risks of braving the waterway.—
Megan Cerullo,
CBS News,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Allaying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allaying. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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