eases 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of ease
1
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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3
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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eases

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noun

plural of ease
as in reliefs
reduction of or freedom from pain the sunburn medication brought me instant ease

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Recent Examples of eases
Verb
How Plaza Midwood became Plaza Midwood Charlotte historian Tom Hanchett eases his Prius down Central Avenue, pointing from one storefront to the next. — Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 27 July 2026 This eases the logistics challenge of F1 arranging and holding the race with 10 weeks notice. — Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 26 July 2026 The more durable test will come after the current capacity crunch eases. — Steve McDowell, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026 Asics designed the sneakers with a breathable mesh upper that promotes airflow, plus an asymmetrical tongue that eases pressure across the top of the foot. — Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 22 July 2026 Yet once the hurt from the Argentina defeat eases, Prime Minister Burnham will have a particularly good reason to hope that the dreaming finally pays off. — Ned Temko, Christian Science Monitor, 16 July 2026 Departing from Moynihan Train Hall in the heart of Manhattan, the train eases out from beneath the skyline before slipping into New Jersey, where city boroughs gradually give way to quieter suburbs. — Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 14 July 2026 The rule also eases controls on some military, satellite and spacecraft-related exports. — Luke Fountain, CNBC, 10 July 2026 The decision also eases a concern around Universal Music Group. — Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 8 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eases
  1. facilitates
  2. loosens
  3. relieves
  4. reduces
  5. decreases
  6. reliefs
  7. alleviates
  8. lowers
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  • These black holes would then merge over time, as well as consume surrounding gas at an incredible rate that facilitates rapid growth.
    — Robert Lea, Space.com, 22 July 2026
  • The maritime trading route facilitates transport of about one-fifth of global oil supply.
    — Max Zahn, ABC News, 22 July 2026
Definition of facilitates
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  • The lighting becomes darker and the progression of the tasting menu loosens.
    — Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
  • The afternoon loosens into tapas at Tapeo and whatever the pastry chefs are improvising that week at Bubó.
    — Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026
Definition of loosens
Verb
  • The lubricant injection Ohtani received a week ago relieves symptoms for a short period of time, usually a few months.
    — Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 19 July 2026
  • Getting those details right is often what determines whether debt relief actually relieves anything.
    — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 13 July 2026
Definition of relieves
Verb
  • The airborne method also reduces long scheduling times at specialized facilities by finishing tests in one flight.
    — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 29 July 2026
  • According to the Texas Department of Transportation, wearing a seat belt reduces the risk of dying in a car crash by 45 percent in passenger cars and 60 percent in pickup trucks.
    — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 July 2026
Definition of reduces
Verb
  • Some peptides are naturally produced in the body, such as insulin; which is a hormone secreted by the pancreas that decreases blood sugar levels.
    — Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • As traffic in the waterway decreases, the oil market is facing the same squeeze that has taken millions of barrels offline per day since March.
    — Sophia Saifi, CNN Money, 16 July 2026
Definition of decreases
Noun
  • At Angkor Wat, Gordon and one of his investigators did a side-by-side comparison of the reliefs covering the temple walls to the jewelry in Douglas Latchford's book for Anderson Cooper and the 60 Minutes team.
    — Will Croxton, CBS News, 28 June 2026
  • The decor throughout pays homage to local style and the Louisiana environment with white shiplap walls, white-oak details, and, above the beds, oversize plaster wall reliefs depicting magnolia flowers.
    — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 26 June 2026
Definition of reliefs
Verb
  • Extensive clinical and user trials have found that the topical helps skin appear smoother, cuts back on fine lines and wrinkles like crow’s feet, alleviates redness, and doesn’t clog pores all the while.
    — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 14 July 2026
  • Mild compression, between eight to 15 mmHg, alleviates general discomfort and tiredness.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 9 July 2026
Definition of alleviates
Verb
  • Proponents argue this model lowers costs and accelerates career entry, addressing rising tuition and preparing students for the workforce.
    — Christopher Rim, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
  • Shade also lowers the temperature of the air moving through your yard, which helps the outdoor compressor run more efficiently.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 30 July 2026
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