as in alleviates
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 mitigates
Why Stock Pickers Win More With Multi-Asset Portfolios Market behaviors differ, but a diverse asset mix mitigates volatility.
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Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Each unit’s weekly cleaning regimen includes completely emptying the waste with the vacuum truck’s suction wand, adding deodorizer that breaks down future waste and mitigates bad smells, scrubbing and disinfecting every surface inside the unit, and restocking paper goods.
—Tom Huddleston Jr.
mickey Todiwala, CNBC, 24 Jan. 2026
Despite its youth-restoring effect, however, retinol is notoriously drying; that said, Hada Tokyo’s cream mitigates the issue via hyaluronic acid.
—Sophie Wirt, InStyle, 21 Jan. 2026
This helps to prevent squeezing and mitigates friction on the feet for lasting comfort.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 21 Jan. 2026
The effort theoretically mitigates many of the problems of data centers on Earth, including their power and water usage and heat generation.
—Andrew R. Chow, Time, 9 Jan. 2026
The team revealed that the PDA asymmetric photothermal layer not only effectively addresses the issue of insufficient sustained power generation caused by water adsorption saturation but also mitigates the unstable moisture gradient resulting from excessive water evaporation.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 5 Jan. 2026
The Chargers have the league’s worst offensive line, which mitigates concerns the Patriots have with their defensive line and rushing the passer.
—Chad Graff, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
Because the new drivetrain adds heft—the new Turbo gains 180 pounds in sum—a titanium exhaust system mitigates some of the weight gain.
—Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 5 Jan. 2026
Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Each unit’s weekly cleaning regimen includes completely emptying the waste with the vacuum truck’s suction wand, adding deodorizer that breaks down future waste and mitigates bad smells, scrubbing and disinfecting every surface inside the unit, and restocking paper goods.
—Tom Huddleston Jr.
mickey Todiwala, CNBC, 24 Jan. 2026
Despite its youth-restoring effect, however, retinol is notoriously drying; that said, Hada Tokyo’s cream mitigates the issue via hyaluronic acid.
—Sophie Wirt, InStyle, 21 Jan. 2026
This helps to prevent squeezing and mitigates friction on the feet for lasting comfort.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 21 Jan. 2026
The effort theoretically mitigates many of the problems of data centers on Earth, including their power and water usage and heat generation.
—Andrew R. Chow, Time, 9 Jan. 2026
The team revealed that the PDA asymmetric photothermal layer not only effectively addresses the issue of insufficient sustained power generation caused by water adsorption saturation but also mitigates the unstable moisture gradient resulting from excessive water evaporation.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 5 Jan. 2026
The Chargers have the league’s worst offensive line, which mitigates concerns the Patriots have with their defensive line and rushing the passer.
—Chad Graff, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
Because the new drivetrain adds heft—the new Turbo gains 180 pounds in sum—a titanium exhaust system mitigates some of the weight gain.
—Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 5 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mitigates
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The Hunter trade alleviates the logjam in the backcourt, clears the way for rookie Nique Clifford to get more playing time and opens a roster spot for the Kings to convert rookie two-way center Dylan Cardwell to a standard NBA contract.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
3 Feb. 2026
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Similarly, having a closed kitchen alleviates some of the pressure of reducing visual clutter.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Jan. 2026
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Moving water is less likely to freeze and relieves that pressure.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
3 Feb. 2026
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Plush cushioning on the insoles relieves tired feet during the day, making these comfortable enough to wear for hours.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Jan. 2026
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This process helps unlock essential minerals from the rock.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Feb. 2026
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The Voluntary Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program primarily helps tax filers with incomes below $69,000, those who are disabled and those who are not proficient in English.—
Jeanne Sahadi,
CNN Money,
12 Feb. 2026
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Plus, the brand’s signature thermal spring water—packed with minerals and antioxidants—soothes skin from the first drop.—
Sarah Han,
Allure,
27 Jan. 2026
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Southerners experience quick dramatic bursts of overnight freezes, ice storms, and occasional dustings of snow, and nothing soothes cold-weather boredom like a grandma and her activities.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
27 Jan. 2026
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Keller eases past Eaton in finale Keller got 14 points from Mia Arnold as the Indians downed Haslet Eaton 47-40 in a District 4-6A contest.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Feb. 2026
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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,
1 Feb. 2026
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