mitigated

Definition of mitigatednext
past tense of mitigate

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Recent Examples of mitigated Qatar’s problems have been mitigated slightly by its majority stake in the Golden Pass LNG plant in Texas, which started exporting in April. Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 18 May 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 may 15, Sacbee.com, 15 May 2026 Mobley’s growth and James Harden’s arrival have mitigated the heavy reliance on Donovan Mitchell for every crucial possession of every postseason series. Jason Lloyd, New York Times, 14 May 2026 The initial failure in Iraq was mitigated by a shift in strategy that ultimately left Iraq relatively stable and unthreatening to its neighbors and kept the United States dominant in the region. Robert Kagan, The Atlantic, 10 May 2026 Britain approved in January China’s plans to build Beijing’s largest embassy in Europe in London, leading critics to accuse Starmer of prioritizing economic ties over security risks, although UK security officials said these could be mitigated. Reuters, CNN Money, 8 May 2026 These risks can be mitigated through careful planning around key legal factors, including California corporate, probate, and community property laws, restrictions imposed by your business’s governing documents, and estate, income, and property tax exposure. Fennemore, Oc Register, 30 Apr. 2026 That’s a somewhat disappointing overall haul, but the pain is mitigated by the fact that Miami wasn’t able or willing to pay Phillips the type of deal that Carolina gave him (four years, $120 million with $80 million guaranteed). Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026 At the time, Smith said the site’s cultural significance could be mitigated by collecting subsurface deposits for lab analysis, according to the environmental review. Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mitigated
Verb
  • In exclusive interview with USA TODAY, Kevin Brosseau says the US-Canada effort has alleviated the fentanyl crisis but that nitazenes and others pose a threat.
    Josh Meyer, USA Today, 14 May 2026
  • Under this rule, that fear might have been alleviated, allowing Mescal to campaign in lead for his turn as playwright William Shakespeare.
    Clayton Davis, Variety, 1 May 2026
Verb
  • Homeowner Dwight Blakey says he's relieved the situation wasn't worse.
    Alysia Burgio, CBS News, 19 May 2026
  • When the repair person comes, my husband is on good behavior and is relieved once the repair has been done.
    R. Eric Thomas, Denver Post, 18 May 2026
Verb
  • Staud, which helped catapult the beaded bag trend to cult status with its colorful, tongue-in-cheek shoulder bags — think tropical motifs, sardines, and even hot dogs — is extending its signature whimsy into swimwear.
    Lauren Fisher, Footwear News, 19 May 2026
  • And their descendants, which often go on to lose those extra chromosome copies, retain evidence in their DNA of the ancient duplication event that helped their lineage survive.
    Ari Daniel, NPR, 19 May 2026
Verb
  • Leeds saw no problem in agreeing a plan which eased him in and gradually built his minutes instead of, for example, throwing him into 90 minutes away at Arsenal on August 23.
    Beren Cross, New York Times, 17 May 2026
  • Tim David’s 12-ball 28 included two sixes as Bengaluru eased past 200 with 65 runs off the last five overs.
    ABC News, ABC News, 17 May 2026
Verb
  • The separation pampered white prejudices and soothed white conscience and stomachs.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 May 2026
  • The brand mentions that the sheets are infused with ingredients like hyaluronic acid to leave your skin feeling dewy and soothed, and Harrison can confidently say this is true.
    Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 30 Apr. 2026

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“Mitigated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mitigated. Accessed 20 May. 2026.

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