Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eased (up)
Verb
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Once the Packers took the lead, the defense never let up.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
27 Oct. 2025 -
In the second half Miami let up not an inch on defense, with Atlanta not crossing the goal line until five minutes remained.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
26 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Flagg who almost began the game with a highlight lob dunk, got off to a slow start, missing his only two shots from the field while adding six rebounds and two turnovers in the first half.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 Oct. 2025
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The Lancers got off to a good start with a sweep of Sunny Hills, 25-15, 25-13, 25-21, in the first round of the CIF-SS Division 2 playoffs on Tuesday at Orange Lutheran High School.—
Lou Ponsi,
Oc Register,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Sandbags and plywood protected the windows, but the materials were recessed to be less noticeable, and fresh vehicle tracks marked the ground nearby.—
Ken Harbaugh,
The Atlantic,
15 Sep. 2025
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The court recessed to address the issue, during which time DeBie produced the video, Eppink said.—
Sally Krutzig,
Idaho Statesman,
28 Aug. 2025
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“Eased (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eased%20%28up%29. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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