eased (up)

Definition of eased (up)next
past tense of ease (up)
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eased (up)
Verb
  • So are tariffs, geopolitical volatility and economic uncertainty that shows no signs of letting up.
    Tony Loyd, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
  • Data center spending, which is the main source of Nvidia’s revenue, hasn’t shown signs of letting up.
    Ian King, Fortune, 20 May 2026
Verb
  • Kids do this instinctively; during the pandemic, my daughter, Charlie, then five years old, got off her Zoom school screen and started looking wildly around the room, picking stuff up and setting it down.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 20 May 2026
  • The Dodgers finally got off first base in the sixth inning.
    Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 19 May 2026
Verb
  • The House briefly recessed but returned one hour later to approve the map.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 16 May 2026
  • The curved and recessed arms are comfortable and add softness to the design, and the seat and back are padded with thick foam that’s supportive and won’t crush with use.
    Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 28 Apr. 2026
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“Eased (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eased%20%28up%29. Accessed 26 May. 2026.

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