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as in alleviated
to make more bearable or less severe
a mother cooing to her toddler and assuaging his fear of the dark
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as in satisfied
to put a complete end to (a physical need or desire)
that huge meal certainly assuaged my hunger
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as in appeased
to lessen the anger or agitation of
nothing would assuage the angry parent except the prompt dismissal of the teacher who had used corporal punishment without authorization
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Recent Examples of assuaged
Some of those Calarco spoke with were drawn toward communities, such as conservative mom groups and evangelical churches, that assuaged some of that lonely self-consciousness.
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Faith Hill,
The Atlantic,
8 June 2026
Now, at least some of their concerns seem to have been assuaged by Blanche's promise.
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Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
Sellers may additionally be assuaged by having greater certainty a deal will actually go through, which is why limiting or waiving contingencies, such as for a home inspection or appraisal, can boost your odds.
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Becca Stanek,
TheWeek,
8 May 2026
In an instant, Urbina’s fears had been assuaged.
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Naisha Roy,
ProPublica,
29 Apr. 2026
Even after his comeback kicked off, Bieber’s penchant for candid social media musings raised some concerns that were assuaged by his representative.
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Alli Rosenbloom,
CNN Money,
11 Apr. 2026
Machado’s experience in law enforcement as well as at the Madison Fire Protection District may have assuaged concerns about the legality and safety of the fireworks facility, which had become an open secret in the community.
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Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
10 Apr. 2026
But his worries about the episode were assuaged.
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Marina Watts,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Apr. 2026
But after the additions of Bo Bichette, Jorge Polanco and Luis Robert, the concerns were assuaged.
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Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
2 Apr. 2026
Faith Hill,
The Atlantic,
8 June 2026
Now, at least some of their concerns seem to have been assuaged by Blanche's promise.
—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
Sellers may additionally be assuaged by having greater certainty a deal will actually go through, which is why limiting or waiving contingencies, such as for a home inspection or appraisal, can boost your odds.
—
Becca Stanek,
TheWeek,
8 May 2026
In an instant, Urbina’s fears had been assuaged.
—
Naisha Roy,
ProPublica,
29 Apr. 2026
Even after his comeback kicked off, Bieber’s penchant for candid social media musings raised some concerns that were assuaged by his representative.
—
Alli Rosenbloom,
CNN Money,
11 Apr. 2026
Machado’s experience in law enforcement as well as at the Madison Fire Protection District may have assuaged concerns about the legality and safety of the fireworks facility, which had become an open secret in the community.
—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
10 Apr. 2026
But his worries about the episode were assuaged.
—
Marina Watts,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Apr. 2026
But after the additions of Bo Bichette, Jorge Polanco and Luis Robert, the concerns were assuaged.
—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
2 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for assuaged
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The anticipated pain of a massive property tax increase in Jersey City has been alleviated somewhat.
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Like the best episodes of The Pitt, this one is extremely stressful, alleviated by the catharsis of watching medical professionals do their jobs well.
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The deal would not have satisfied Cuba's spiraling energy needs.
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One of the daily specials, a creamy risotto accented with a bold red pepper puree and blackened shrimp, caught my eye and satisfied my cravings for something comforting.
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In a 3-0 battering of Scotland, manager Carlo Ancelotti appeased the people of Miami with a Neymar cameo.
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Both agencies appeased a murderer.
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Cuas relieved pitcher Matt Strahm in the eighth inning and limited the Rays to just two hits and one run.
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Plans are so intense, officers will work 12-hour tours and will not be able to leave their posts unless relieved by another officer in person.
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Oil prices fell to their lowest level since the US-Israel war with Iran, as growing signs of a tentative return to normality through the Strait of Hormuz soothed markets.
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How to handle it A lot of Virgo’s crankiness can be soothed with helping them get organized and practice self-compassion.
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The worst of the drought eventually eased by the end of the 1930s as rainfall patterns shifted and conservation practices expanded, but its legacy remains a benchmark for prolonged, multi-year drought and environmental collapse across the Plains.
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In the bond market, Treasury yields eased with oil prices.
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China has helped cushion the global oil shock, seen its clean energy tech exports surge and framed the war in Iran as another example in which Chinese leadership could supersede the US in ending global conflicts.
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State workers continue to push against the return-to-office order and for telework, which Service Employees International Union Local 1000 President Anica Walls said has helped reduce traffic.
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The toxicity of pro-Israel groups in Democratic primaries has been mitigated by the rise of artificial intelligence and crypto industry PACs.
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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.
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“Assuaged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assuaged. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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