as in alleviated
to make more bearable or less severe
this medicine should mitigate the pain until the strained muscle heals itself
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Recent Examples of mitigated
Isabelle’s mom, Karen, had a new baby with her second husband, but whatever fatigue that brought with it was mitigated by Karen’s chronic sense of outrage.
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Jen Wang, Vogue, 6 Feb. 2026
With any other native vegetation, the county would work with Lennar to preserve it at Boca Lago — if that isn’t possible, it could be relocated or mitigated, said Deborah Drum, the county’s environmental resources management director.
—Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 3 Feb. 2026
While a yellow placard signals two or more major violations, these are typically corrected or mitigated during the inspection, according to the Sacramento County Retail Food Inspection Guide.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
january 30, Sacbee.com, 30 Jan. 2026
A lot of those effects could also be mitigated, though, if the shutdown ultimately ends as soon as Monday.
—Chantelle Lee, Time, 29 Jan. 2026
In many cases, the risk of roof collapse can be mitigated or reduced by removing the snow, according to the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA).
—Bailey Allen, The Providence Journal, 28 Jan. 2026
According to the auditor, state losses may have been mitigated if lawmakers had acted on earlier recommendations.
—Julie Watts, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
The Commission also extended its December 2023 investigation to assess whether X properly mitigated risks linked to its recommender systems.
—Martina Di Licosa, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
And the disappointment of the first-round CFP loss is mitigated by seeing Miami and its defense go all the way to the national championship.
—Seth Emerson, New York Times, 22 Jan. 2026
Jen Wang, Vogue, 6 Feb. 2026
With any other native vegetation, the county would work with Lennar to preserve it at Boca Lago — if that isn’t possible, it could be relocated or mitigated, said Deborah Drum, the county’s environmental resources management director.
—Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 3 Feb. 2026
While a yellow placard signals two or more major violations, these are typically corrected or mitigated during the inspection, according to the Sacramento County Retail Food Inspection Guide.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
january 30, Sacbee.com, 30 Jan. 2026
A lot of those effects could also be mitigated, though, if the shutdown ultimately ends as soon as Monday.
—Chantelle Lee, Time, 29 Jan. 2026
In many cases, the risk of roof collapse can be mitigated or reduced by removing the snow, according to the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA).
—Bailey Allen, The Providence Journal, 28 Jan. 2026
According to the auditor, state losses may have been mitigated if lawmakers had acted on earlier recommendations.
—Julie Watts, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
The Commission also extended its December 2023 investigation to assess whether X properly mitigated risks linked to its recommender systems.
—Martina Di Licosa, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
And the disappointment of the first-round CFP loss is mitigated by seeing Miami and its defense go all the way to the national championship.
—Seth Emerson, New York Times, 22 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mitigated
Verb
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There appeared to be a lack of options in central midfield but the signing of Gomes and the emergence of Mateus Mane have alleviated that.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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Rather than dismissing the case outright or barring the government from seeking the death penalty, prosecutors argued, the defense’s concerns can best be alleviated by carefully questioning prospective jurors about their knowledge of the case and ensuring Mangione’s rights are respected at trial.—
Michael R. Sisak,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Breathing deeply remains difficult, though she was relieved the ribs were not worse.—
DEREK GATOPOULOS,
Twin Cities,
10 Feb. 2026
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Elliott was relieved when Guojun showed up for the embryo transfer.—
Ava Kofman,
New Yorker,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The strategy, which Beijing and developers see as a way to accelerate progress and compete with US rivals, has helped Chinese companies make notable gains.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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The diplomatic couple, Juul and Rød‑Larsen, helped facilitate contacts between the Palestine Liberation Organization and the Israeli government that led to the 1993-1995 Oslo Accords.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Today, the pandemic has eased, inflation has cooled, and many workers have been called back to the office.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
7 Feb. 2026
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So nuclear power—under 20% of the grid—reenters the equation thanks to new technologies, growing bipartisan support, and eased regulatory permitting.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
7 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The falling dews seemed to strain and purify the air, and I was soothed with an infinite stillness.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Feb. 2026
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Where he was supposed to stretch his arms, make little noises in his sleep, wake up crying, be soothed, be held.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
31 Jan. 2026
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