eased (up)

past tense of ease (up)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for eased (up)
let up
Verb
  • The group has been lobbying Budd and Tillis for the changes with a six-figure TV and digital ad campaign first reported by the Washington Examiner and showed no signs of letting up until changes were official in new bill text.
    Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 6 June 2025
  • Their digital threats and insults showed no signs of letting up as the day wore on.
    Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 5 June 2025
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“Eased (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eased%20%28up%29. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.

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