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as in facilitated
to free from obstruction or difficulty
measures intended to ease the flow of traffic during rush hour
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as in loosened
to make less taut
the rock climber eased the rope a little so that his fellow climber had room to maneuver
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as in relieved
to make more bearable or less severe
grandmother's firm belief that there are few ailments that chicken soup won't ease
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as in reduced
to make smaller in amount, volume, or extent
the chairman of the Federal Reserve has promised to ease interest rates
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as in subsided
to grow less in scope or intensity especially gradually
new investments in the region have eased since the rise in interest rates
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Recent Examples of eased
Roger Vincent,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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.
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Alex Gurley,
PEOPLE,
10 Oct. 2025
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
In the bond market, Treasury yields eased with oil prices.
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Stan Choe,
Chicago Tribune,
27 June 2026
Those fears eased Wednesday evening when Micron reported earnings.
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Alexa Lomonaco,
CNBC,
27 June 2026
Bilateral tensions have eased after periods of conflict, often accompanied by a revival of commercial and cultural ties.
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Michael Kugelman,
Time,
26 June 2026
Being able to peer inside Shadow Blaster with a gravitational lens has eased that difficulty, Urata said.
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Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
26 June 2026
Treasury yields eased along with the fall in oil prices.
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Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
By then, the peak summer rush has eased, many families have returned home and the islands begin to regain some breathing room.
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David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
Down near a strip of beach boutiques, lifelong resident Lauren Nigrelli said the frenzy surrounding the star has eased since Swift first moved into the neighborhood in 2013.
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Leah Willingham,
Fortune,
21 June 2026
Adjective
Real estate developers are already cautiously planning to take advantage of the eased regulations and plan to announce new projects after the law goes into effect.
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Roger Vincent,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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.
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Alex Gurley,
PEOPLE,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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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Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
In the bond market, Treasury yields eased with oil prices.
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Stan Choe,
Chicago Tribune,
27 June 2026
Those fears eased Wednesday evening when Micron reported earnings.
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Alexa Lomonaco,
CNBC,
27 June 2026
Bilateral tensions have eased after periods of conflict, often accompanied by a revival of commercial and cultural ties.
—
Michael Kugelman,
Time,
26 June 2026
Being able to peer inside Shadow Blaster with a gravitational lens has eased that difficulty, Urata said.
—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
26 June 2026
Treasury yields eased along with the fall in oil prices.
—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
By then, the peak summer rush has eased, many families have returned home and the islands begin to regain some breathing room.
—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
Down near a strip of beach boutiques, lifelong resident Lauren Nigrelli said the frenzy surrounding the star has eased since Swift first moved into the neighborhood in 2013.
—
Leah Willingham,
Fortune,
21 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eased
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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.
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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.
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After retiring, the linebacker underwent a surprising makeover, receiving 5,300 grafts of hair in a transplant facilitated by Restore.
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The designation would have facilitated police sharing information about the case with media.
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Citgo is asking for carbon monoxide emissions standards to be loosened for certain larger boilers and heaters at the Lemont refinery during periods of startup and shutdown, Citgo lawyer Melissa Brown said in an opening statement.
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Anderson’s collection was about formality losing its grip — tuxedos loosened, denim ripped, sequins flashing, disco-ball boots stepping through a house built on old-world taste.
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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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Data indicates declining trust in managers and reduced interest in leadership among younger generations.
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Each union agreed to slightly different terms for how long the leave programs are in place and by how much salaries were reduced.
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A little light headedness was the only immediate side effect for a first-timer, but that quickly subsided.
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Early on, Jonah couldn't be indoors during rumbling Florida thunderstorms because the noise reminded Jonah of the collapse, so father and son would take long drives until the storm subsided.
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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.
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Just like in humans, salmonella exposure can sicken pets, causing lethargy, bloody diarrhea, vomiting, fever and a decreased appetite.
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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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