1
as in to facilitate
to free from obstruction or difficulty
measures intended to ease the flow of traffic during rush hour
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in to loosen
to make less taut
the rock climber eased the rope a little so that his fellow climber had room to maneuver
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
as in to alleviate
to make more bearable or less severe
grandmother's firm belief that there are few ailments that chicken soup won't ease
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
4
as in to reduce
to make smaller in amount, volume, or extent
the chairman of the Federal Reserve has promised to ease interest rates
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
5
as in to decrease
to grow less in scope or intensity especially gradually
new investments in the region have eased since the rise in interest rates
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
1
as in relief
reduction of or freedom from pain
the sunburn medication brought me instant ease
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in abandon
carefree freedom from constraint
a gymnast who can handle even the most demanding moves on the parallel bars with total ease
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
as in rest
freedom from activity or labor
the dream of every lottery player is a life of fabulous luxury and everlasting ease
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of ease
Greg Porter, San Francisco Chronicle, 3 Apr. 2026
So, when funds meant to ease those pressures are diverted elsewhere, the impact is immediate.
—Jason Gallion, Baltimore Sun, 2 Apr. 2026
Minty Mellon, Vogue, 31 Mar. 2026
In rock climbing, a few such traits include longer fingers, shorter forearms, and scraggly wrists, all of which might help a climber clutch at tiny crimps in the rock with substantially more ease.
—Namir Khaliq, Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for ease
Verb
By Sunday, the warmth should ease, with the city settling back into the upper 60s to low 70s.
—Greg Porter, San Francisco Chronicle, 3 Apr. 2026
So, when funds meant to ease those pressures are diverted elsewhere, the impact is immediate.
—Jason Gallion, Baltimore Sun, 2 Apr. 2026
Noun
On the other hand, taupe bags work just as well with bold color pairings, softening them with a sense of ease.
—Minty Mellon, Vogue, 31 Mar. 2026
In rock climbing, a few such traits include longer fingers, shorter forearms, and scraggly wrists, all of which might help a climber clutch at tiny crimps in the rock with substantially more ease.
—Namir Khaliq, Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for ease
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ease
Verb
-
Since the 1940s, Denver leaders have built and maintained roads to facilitate car-first mobility, according to the Denver Moves Everyone 2050 plan that city officials commissioned and adopted as a blueprint for change.—
Bruce Finley,
Denver Post,
29 Mar. 2026
-
Its leaders have held parallel discussions with Iranian officials, while facilitating indirect communication between Washington and Tehran.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
29 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
Gently remove your Milky Way™ Dietes from its pot and loosen the roots.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
1 Apr. 2026
-
For the past month, wellness and longevity enthusiasts have eagerly waited for the federal government to loosen restrictions on some of the trendy and unapproved therapies.—
Will Stone,
NPR,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
Lack of communication from airlines during disruptions is a major complaint from customers across carriers, and anything companies can do to alleviate that will help with those frustrations.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
-
By this point, experts were warning that half a million people in Gaza were at risk of starvation, and organizations such as the Rabbinical Assembly, an association of Conservative rabbis, were urging immediate action to alleviate civilian suffering.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
Protective styles like low buns or braids can also reduce frizz throughout the day.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
-
In her tenure, Colorado has taken major steps to increase price transparency, reduce hospital and prescription drug costs, and hold the health care industry accountable.—
Shaun Boyd,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
This risk decreases as the storm moves away.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Apr. 2026
-
As the war in Iran rages on, both rising oil prices and consumers’ decreasing desire to jet-set in uncertain times hang like a dark cloud over the industry, threatening to upend air travel across the world.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
4 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
For those who have the option, more are contemplating walking, cycling, carpooling or catching the bus or train to get some relief.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
-
However, residents’ final tax bills were significantly delayed by the implementation of LeVota’s new tax relief programs, causing the county to extend its property tax payment deadline by a month.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
The gains were most pronounced among low-income students, the population that critics argue school choice abandons.—
Tommy Schultz,
Boston Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
-
Loose, gestural ink drawings sit alongside still lifes of treasured objects, flea market finds are arranged like miniature stage sets, and candid snapshots of her Milan existence are collaged with painterly abandon.—
Lilah Ramzi,
Vogue,
24 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
For rest and relaxation, there’s a fitness and aquatic suite that includes an indoor pool, a hot tub, and both sauna and steam rooms.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
31 Mar. 2026
-
Because the body is preparing for rest, your metabolism and digestion slow down, too.—
Desireé Oostland,
Vogue,
31 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Ease.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ease. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
