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1
as in facilitating
to free from obstruction or difficulty
measures intended to ease the flow of traffic during rush hour
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as in loosening
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 alleviating
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 reducing
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 decreasing
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 easing
ABC News, 29 Mar. 2026
With no sign of Tehran easing its blockade of the strait, oil prices were back up and stock values fell.
—CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
Public and union support during the shutdown has been vital to easing some of the financial and emotional burden for TSA workers, as airports coordinate gift card drives for gas and groceries, food pantries and other donations.
—Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2026
Trump signed the action with an eye toward easing long security lines at many of the nation’s top airports.
—Kevin Freking, Fortune, 28 Mar. 2026
Trump signed the action with an eye toward easing long security lines at many of the nation’s top airports.
—Lisa Mascaro, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
Dealmaking rebounded last year with Asia-Pacific being the largest region by IPO proceeds and merger-and-acquisition activities surging on easing market conditions.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2026
Plans call for turning the median strips into cul-de-sacs, and that’s a start at easing the crossing.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
Since the beginning of the month, the administration has also lifted the Jones Act, easing some shipping regulations, and has temporarily lifted sanctions on Russian oil as well.
—Freddie Clayton, NBC news, 21 Mar. 2026
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North Korea banned all foreign tourists during the pandemic but has started easing the restrictions, with a Russian tour group entering the country in 2024.
—ABC News, 29 Mar. 2026
With no sign of Tehran easing its blockade of the strait, oil prices were back up and stock values fell.
—CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
Public and union support during the shutdown has been vital to easing some of the financial and emotional burden for TSA workers, as airports coordinate gift card drives for gas and groceries, food pantries and other donations.
—Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2026
Trump signed the action with an eye toward easing long security lines at many of the nation’s top airports.
—Kevin Freking, Fortune, 28 Mar. 2026
Trump signed the action with an eye toward easing long security lines at many of the nation’s top airports.
—Lisa Mascaro, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
Dealmaking rebounded last year with Asia-Pacific being the largest region by IPO proceeds and merger-and-acquisition activities surging on easing market conditions.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2026
Plans call for turning the median strips into cul-de-sacs, and that’s a start at easing the crossing.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
Since the beginning of the month, the administration has also lifted the Jones Act, easing some shipping regulations, and has temporarily lifted sanctions on Russian oil as well.
—Freddie Clayton, NBC news, 21 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for easing
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This joint venture bridges that gap — facilitating structured capital for creative talent who otherwise would not be able to bring their projects to life.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
2 Apr. 2026
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Strong and Fudd both struggled in the first half of Sunday’s 70-52 victory at Dickies Arena, but Quinonez did everything for UConn until the superstars hit their stride, from securing defensive boards to knocking down 3-pointers to facilitating opportunities for her teammates.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
30 Mar. 2026
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That’s when something tightened, a brief, instinctual clam-closing and then loosening again just as fast.—
Dawn Lerman,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Mar. 2026
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Lawmakers will debate bills related to loosening gun regulations at colleges in at least eight states this year, including Florida, Louisiana, New Hampshire, South Carolina, South Dakota, Utah, Virginia and Wyoming.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
18 Mar. 2026
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The move allowed the Senate to effectively end the shutdown and leave town for its preplanned recess, while also alleviating the long waits at airports throughout the country ahead of a time of heavy travel in early April for Easter and Passover.—
Justin Papp,Garrett Downs,
CNBC,
1 Apr. 2026
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There are no quick fixes to alleviating the state’s housing woes.—
Jeff Montejano,
Oc Register,
15 Mar. 2026
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One bill focuses on reducing construction costs by updating building codes.—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
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While these methods remain effective, excessive tilling can break down soil aggregates into smaller particles, reducing soil health and increasing erosion risk.—
Anthony Reardon,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2026
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Consumers can also look for savings at home by decreasing energy costs—for instance, by keeping the air conditioner at a higher temperature.—
Austin Carter,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Rather than decreasing the volume of betting, this restriction weakens legal operators by removing the clearest signals consumers have about which platforms are regulated and safe.—
Cláudia Nunes,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 Apr. 2026
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Many agree that relieving economic distress must be an immediate focus, but while some believe that should entail a gradual, socialist-style liberalization of the economy, others want a total transition to free-market capitalism, including more foreign investment and private enterprise.—
Kate Linthicum,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Mar. 2026
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Here's what to know about the pain-relieving drug and what the legal landscape looks like in Oklahoma.—
Josh Kelly,
Oklahoman,
26 Mar. 2026
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But there were no signs that the conflict was subsiding.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Mar. 2026
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But, by the end of May, the issue was not subsiding.—
Evan Grant,
Dallas Morning News,
7 Mar. 2026
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While none of this amounts to conscious communication, the hidden network allows plants to share resources and information, helping forests survive as interconnected communities.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
30 Mar. 2026
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Vastnaut One assists these climbs by distributing force through both the hips and knees, helping propel the body upward more efficiently.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Easing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/easing. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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