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to make more bearable or less severe
a car pool alleviates some of the stress of driving the kids to and from school every day
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Recent Examples of alleviated
Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2025
Republicans say alleviated concerns about the management of the lieutenant governor’s campaign, coupled with a focus on cultural issues in some Northern Virginia schools, is benefiting the state’s GOP ticket.
—Julia Manchester, The Hill, 25 Aug. 2025
Josh Meyer, USA Today, 14 May 2026
Under this rule, that fear might have been alleviated, allowing Mescal to campaign in lead for his turn as playwright William Shakespeare.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 1 May 2026
The 2022 releases from Flaming Gorge were followed by a wet winter, which alleviated water worries across the region for a time.
—ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026
Landsman said the military objectives in Iran have been met; Vargas said the humanitarian crisis facing Iranian protesters had been alleviated; and Cuellar said the president’s grace period for providing a rationale for the war had expired.
—Mike Lillis, The Hill, 16 Apr. 2026
While the One Big Beautiful Bill Act alleviated much of the uncertainty by making most of the cuts permanent, lawyers and tax accountants say the ever-shifting tax code requires constant planning.
—Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 16 Apr. 2026
By noon, much of the pressure on the TSA checkpoints at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood had been alleviated, with much smaller lines than the crush of travelers before sunrise.
—David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 23 Mar. 2026
The idea that snoring could be alleviated with exercise was news to me.
—Gilad Edelman, The Atlantic, 15 Mar. 2026
Their immediate need for left tackle help can be partially alleviated by re-signing swing tackle Yosh Nijman in free agency, but that move would be more of a band-aid than a protective shield.
—Mike Kaye
updated March 5, Charlotte Observer, 5 Mar. 2026
Adjective
For its part, China, says the BRI has contributed to the social and economic development of member countries , created thousands of jobs and alleviated poverty, as well as spurring economic growth and commercial partnerships.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2025
Republicans say alleviated concerns about the management of the lieutenant governor’s campaign, coupled with a focus on cultural issues in some Northern Virginia schools, is benefiting the state’s GOP ticket.
—Julia Manchester, The Hill, 25 Aug. 2025
Verb
In exclusive interview with USA TODAY, Kevin Brosseau says the US-Canada effort has alleviated the fentanyl crisis but that nitazenes and others pose a threat.
—Josh Meyer, USA Today, 14 May 2026
Under this rule, that fear might have been alleviated, allowing Mescal to campaign in lead for his turn as playwright William Shakespeare.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 1 May 2026
The 2022 releases from Flaming Gorge were followed by a wet winter, which alleviated water worries across the region for a time.
—ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026
Landsman said the military objectives in Iran have been met; Vargas said the humanitarian crisis facing Iranian protesters had been alleviated; and Cuellar said the president’s grace period for providing a rationale for the war had expired.
—Mike Lillis, The Hill, 16 Apr. 2026
While the One Big Beautiful Bill Act alleviated much of the uncertainty by making most of the cuts permanent, lawyers and tax accountants say the ever-shifting tax code requires constant planning.
—Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 16 Apr. 2026
By noon, much of the pressure on the TSA checkpoints at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood had been alleviated, with much smaller lines than the crush of travelers before sunrise.
—David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 23 Mar. 2026
The idea that snoring could be alleviated with exercise was news to me.
—Gilad Edelman, The Atlantic, 15 Mar. 2026
Their immediate need for left tackle help can be partially alleviated by re-signing swing tackle Yosh Nijman in free agency, but that move would be more of a band-aid than a protective shield.
—Mike Kaye
updated March 5, Charlotte Observer, 5 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for alleviated
Adjective
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Despite the eased restrictions, Rader is still only allowed out of his 8-foot-by-10-foot cell for one hour a day, five days a week.—
Alex Gurley,
PEOPLE,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Homeowner Dwight Blakey says he's relieved the situation wasn't worse.—
Alysia Burgio,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
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When the repair person comes, my husband is on good behavior and is relieved once the repair has been done.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Denver Post,
18 May 2026
Adjective
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He was slowed early in his recovery from a knee injury and then saw a decreased role in the rotation in the last month, playing only seven minutes in three tournament games.—
Joseph Duarte,
Houston Chronicle,
28 Mar. 2026
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Just like in humans, salmonella exposure can sicken pets, causing lethargy, bloody diarrhea, vomiting, fever and a decreased appetite.—
Jeremy Tanner,
The Hill,
2 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Qatar’s problems have been mitigated slightly by its majority stake in the Golden Pass LNG plant in Texas, which started exporting in April.—
Mohammed Sergie,
semafor.com,
18 May 2026
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While a yellow placard signals two or more major violations, these are typically corrected or mitigated during the inspection, according to the Sacramento County Retail Food Inspection Guide.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
May 15,
Sacbee.com,
15 May 2026
Verb
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The separation pampered white prejudices and soothed white conscience and stomachs.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 May 2026
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The brand mentions that the sheets are infused with ingredients like hyaluronic acid to leave your skin feeling dewy and soothed, and Harrison can confidently say this is true.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Seven of the rooms are designed to accommodate guests with reduced mobility or any kind of disability.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
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However, because this is an analysis of observational studies, the research cannot definitively conclude a cause-and-effect relationship between soy and legume consumption and reduced hypertension risk.—
Stephanie Anderson Witmer,
Health,
19 May 2026
Verb
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Staud, which helped catapult the beaded bag trend to cult status with its colorful, tongue-in-cheek shoulder bags — think tropical motifs, sardines, and even hot dogs — is extending its signature whimsy into swimwear.—
Lauren Fisher,
Footwear News,
19 May 2026
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And their descendants, which often go on to lose those extra chromosome copies, retain evidence in their DNA of the ancient duplication event that helped their lineage survive.—
Ari Daniel,
NPR,
19 May 2026
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“Alleviated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alleviated. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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