as in to let up
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ease (up)
Verb
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What that actually means in practical terms in unknown, however, the more important takeaway here is that the trade war shows no signs of letting up anytime soon.—
JJ Kinahan,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025 -
The Trump administration isn’t letting up on the tech giants.—
David McCabe,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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That composure led to him landing a knee in the third round after a scramble to get off the mat and setting up the ground strikes that finished the fight at the 3:43 mark of Round 3.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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But the Clippers played great defense and eventually forced Westbrook into not getting off a shot, sending the game into overtime tied 98-98.—
Broderick Turner,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Apr. 2025
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After the funeral, Benedict was laid to rest in the Vatican Grottoes, in the same tomb that once held Pope John Paul II before his canonization.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Apr. 2025
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No pope has been laid to rest at the site since the 17th century, when Pope Clement IX was buried there, per CBS News.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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The emphasis is on unplugging from TVs and phones and relaxing and reconnecting.—
Cynthia J Drake,
Southern Living,
14 Apr. 2025
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There’s also a pre-treatment scalp massage that helps guests relax for their massage, facial, or other experience.—
Robin Raven,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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“Ease (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ease%20%28up%29. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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