as in relieving
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 alleviating
The free meals program, costing about 268 trillion rupiah ($15 billion) for this year alone, is aimed at alleviating poverty and malnutrition but Prabowo recently fired the head of the program amid a massive graft probe.
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ABC News, 12 June 2026
Those who have worked on the issue say immigration policy can play a crucial role in alleviating the lack of physicians if the White House or Congress chooses to take positive steps.
—Stuart Anderson, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Village officials have created innovative ways of alleviating the traffic gridlock, including shuttles from nearby Riverhead and others from Agawam Park in the Village.
—Nancy Kane, New York Daily News, 11 June 2026
Training also matters, as systems that generate excessive low-value alerts contribute to fatigue rather than alleviating it.
—Ethan Stone
june 3, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 June 2026
The Center on Colfax recommends alleviating traffic by taking public transit, Veo scooters, or rideshare.
—Brian Sherrod, CBS News, 1 June 2026
Both the San Diego utility and the state’s grid manager, the California Independent System Operator (CAISO), say the project is essential for meeting ambitious carbon reduction goals and alleviating constraint on power lines in Southern California during high demand.
—Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2026
Like clockwork, the government filed a notice of appeal on the CIT decision Friday, alleviating any mystery as to its intent to seek an alternate outcome.
—Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 8 May 2026
This in turn will have an immediate effect for all Californians, alleviating prices at the pump, businesses and homes.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
ABC News, 12 June 2026
Those who have worked on the issue say immigration policy can play a crucial role in alleviating the lack of physicians if the White House or Congress chooses to take positive steps.
—Stuart Anderson, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Village officials have created innovative ways of alleviating the traffic gridlock, including shuttles from nearby Riverhead and others from Agawam Park in the Village.
—Nancy Kane, New York Daily News, 11 June 2026
Training also matters, as systems that generate excessive low-value alerts contribute to fatigue rather than alleviating it.
—Ethan Stone
june 3, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 June 2026
The Center on Colfax recommends alleviating traffic by taking public transit, Veo scooters, or rideshare.
—Brian Sherrod, CBS News, 1 June 2026
Both the San Diego utility and the state’s grid manager, the California Independent System Operator (CAISO), say the project is essential for meeting ambitious carbon reduction goals and alleviating constraint on power lines in Southern California during high demand.
—Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2026
Like clockwork, the government filed a notice of appeal on the CIT decision Friday, alleviating any mystery as to its intent to seek an alternate outcome.
—Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 8 May 2026
This in turn will have an immediate effect for all Californians, alleviating prices at the pump, businesses and homes.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for alleviating
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Numerous foods possess anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving properties that can support joint health.—
Lana Barhum,
Verywell Health,
12 June 2026
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The craniectomy, which removed 40 percent of her skull, saved Erbert's life by relieving pressure caused by the hematoma, a collection of blood that had formed from a burst blood vessel.—
Kathleen Perricone,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 June 2026
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His father has still given him credit for helping reach young voters through social media platforms and influencers like streamer Adin Ross.—
Kinsey Crowley,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
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Lockheed Martin leaders also discuss the role of artificial intelligence in helping analyze data faster, identify potential threats, and support timely responses.—
Paid Content by Lockheed Martin,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
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Exercise improves mental health by triggering mood-boosting brain chemicals, easing tension, improving sleep and sharpening focus, according to the Anxiety & Depression Association of America.—
Samantha Agate,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2026
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But the Street will look for any changes to the statement that could remove any easing language, as the central bank appeared close to doing so at the April meeting when inflation started going higher.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
12 June 2026
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In either case, being proactive — whether by making home improvements or mitigating the risk of home damage — can make a difference.—
Becca Stanek,
TheWeek,
15 June 2026
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The guidance also looks to guard against viral rumors by mitigating the flow of incorrect information.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
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That’s why a familiar smell from childhood can be soothing during stress, why certain perfumes are inseparable from the people who wore them, and why some scents can also bring back hard memories with the same intensity as good ones.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
16 June 2026
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Plus, SpaceX's massive initial public offering went well, soothing concerns about a deluge of new stock supply pulling down the whole market.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
15 June 2026
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