Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for easing (up)
Verb
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The heaviest rainfall will continue to focus over the windward portions of the islands, letting up Monday afternoon.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 Feb. 2026 -
Large, fluffy flakes fell for nearly 45 minutes near Interstate 77 Brawley School Road exit 35 and wasn’t letting up toward noon.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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After getting off the bus, Cherry and his two friends went back to the Popeyes, which was closed.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
5 Feb. 2026
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In the end, Sacramento saw a chance to land Hunter, while getting off of Schroder’s money and opening a roster spot for Cardwell, as a worthy endeavor even if there was no first-rounder in the trade.—
Sam Amick,
New York Times,
1 Feb. 2026
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“Easing (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/easing%20%28up%29. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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