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as in facilitates
to free from obstruction or difficulty
measures intended to ease the flow of traffic during rush hour
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2
as in loosens
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 relieves
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 reduces
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 decreases
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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as in reliefs
reduction of or freedom from pain
the sunburn medication brought me instant ease
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Recent Examples of eases
Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 7 June 2026
There is no explanation that eases the pain, no statement that can fully capture the grief so many in our community are experiencing.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 3 June 2026
The Mandarin Grand Rooms perch between the 30th and 36th floors like a tranquil retreat in the sky; the frenetic financial district eases down below and, on cloudless days, Mount Fuji glistens in the distance.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
For some users, constipation eases as their system adapts.
—Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2026
As cheaper oil eases pressure on gas prices, narrowing supplies and solid demand over the Memorial Day holiday are tempering the pace of recent price declines.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 1 June 2026
Simplify the day with fewer moving parts, add small buffers to deadlines, then share a realistic timeline with co-workers or family so pressure eases.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 30 May 2026
The Book of Dead Philosophers by Simon Critchley eases this worry by presenting the life and death of nearly 200 philosophers in short, engaging, humorous profiles.
—Theodore McDarrah, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
In his first encyclical, Pope Leo XIV put forth a defense of human dignity in the era of AI, delivering a far-ranging treatise on the morality of technology that included a dramatic plea for guardrails to ensure that artificial intelligence eases — rather than exacerbates — inequality and poverty.
—Anthony Faiola, Washington Post, 25 May 2026
Verb
Friday’s selloff eases those worries a bit.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 7 June 2026
There is no explanation that eases the pain, no statement that can fully capture the grief so many in our community are experiencing.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 3 June 2026
The Mandarin Grand Rooms perch between the 30th and 36th floors like a tranquil retreat in the sky; the frenetic financial district eases down below and, on cloudless days, Mount Fuji glistens in the distance.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
For some users, constipation eases as their system adapts.
—Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2026
As cheaper oil eases pressure on gas prices, narrowing supplies and solid demand over the Memorial Day holiday are tempering the pace of recent price declines.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 1 June 2026
Simplify the day with fewer moving parts, add small buffers to deadlines, then share a realistic timeline with co-workers or family so pressure eases.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 30 May 2026
The Book of Dead Philosophers by Simon Critchley eases this worry by presenting the life and death of nearly 200 philosophers in short, engaging, humorous profiles.
—Theodore McDarrah, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
In his first encyclical, Pope Leo XIV put forth a defense of human dignity in the era of AI, delivering a far-ranging treatise on the morality of technology that included a dramatic plea for guardrails to ensure that artificial intelligence eases — rather than exacerbates — inequality and poverty.
—Anthony Faiola, Washington Post, 25 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eases
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The company’s product line of unmanned aircraft systems and cruise missiles is based on a common architecture which facilitates cross platform integration.—
Aditya Jadhav,
Interesting Engineering,
15 June 2026
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The Middle East conflict prompted the Iranian closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a maritime trading route that facilitates the transport of about one-fifth of global oil supply.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
15 June 2026
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Before a big race or presentation, the AI Massage gets blood flowing and loosens tight muscles.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
10 Dec. 2025
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Fortunately, the BreezyClear Pro is equipped to address all the baby’s needs from the beginning to the end of the decongestion process; by briefly misting the nasal passages, the device loosens mucus so its powerful suction can remove it quickly and without fuss.—
Ethan Stone,
USA Today,
28 Oct. 2025
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His termination for cause, a designation that relieves Michigan of the obligation to pay him, could lead to a breach of contract and defamation lawsuit.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
11 Dec. 2025
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Aerlang Mini Massage Gun This quiet and compact massage gun relieves aches, pains, and tensions on the go.—
Melanie Fincher,
Southern Living,
27 Nov. 2025
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The future demands a neutral, interoperable and intelligent global trade infrastructure that reduces friction, expands inclusion and restores trust across borders.—
Meelan Gupta,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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The firm argued that eliminating cooling equipment reduces both upfront costs and operational complexity.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
11 June 2026
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As the storm moves away, this likelihood decreases.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
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Forecast confidence decreases somewhat heading into the weekend, but an unsettled pattern appears likely to continue.—
Lauren Bostwick,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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One of the most unexpected reliefs came in the grocery store aisles.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Nov. 2025
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More than two hundred and fifty people, many of them children, helped create the fountain’s forty-one bas-reliefs, first modelled in baker’s clay and later cast in bronze.—
Julian Lucas,
New Yorker,
17 Nov. 2025
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The American Red Cross alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing volunteers and donors.—
San Diego Union-Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 Dec. 2025
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Gaming laptops, especially those with larger screens, tend to be bulky, but the Slim alleviates some of that.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
8 Sep. 2025
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Another piece of the proposal lowers the cap on annual assessment increases on non-homestead properties.—
Gray Rohrer,
Miami Herald,
15 June 2026
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As solar intensity rises, the electrolyzer warms up, which lowers its electrical resistance and allows electricity to flow more easily.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
14 June 2026
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