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as in facilitates
to free from obstruction or difficulty
measures intended to ease the flow of traffic during rush hour
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as in loosens
to make less taut
the rock climber eased the rope a little so that his fellow climber had room to maneuver
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as in relieves
to make more bearable or less severe
grandmother's firm belief that there are few ailments that chicken soup won't ease
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as in reduces
to make smaller in amount, volume, or extent
the chairman of the Federal Reserve has promised to ease interest rates
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as in decreases
to grow less in scope or intensity especially gradually
new investments in the region have eased since the rise in interest rates
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as in reliefs
reduction of or freedom from pain
the sunburn medication brought me instant ease
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Recent Examples of eases
Michael Flaherty, Axios, 20 Dec. 2024
None of that eases the pain on the Palouse, where the Cougars must move quickly to replace Dickert, stabilize the program and create a foundation for next season and beyond in the rebuilt Pac-12.
—Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 18 Dec. 2024
The robust health of the economy likely eases concern among policymakers that high interest rates could tip the economy into a downturn, Joseph Gagnon, a senior fellow at the Peterson Institute for International Economics and a former Federal Reserve official, told ABC News.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 16 Dec. 2024
This adaptability complements renewable energy generation and eases pressure on overburdened grids.
—Susie Violet Ward, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
In theory, the policy eases access to funds, stimulates economic activity and boosts demand.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 11 Dec. 2024
United Parcel Service could benefit from lower interest rates as inflation eases, according to BMO Capital Markets.
—Hakyung Kim, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
So, their schedule eases someone in the home stretch.
—Elliott Teaford, Orange County Register, 8 Dec. 2024
The progress against inflation and the slowdown in hiring, which eases pressure on companies to raise wages and prices, led the Fed to cut its key rate in September and again last month.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 6 Dec. 2024
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Also in the future is the potential for acquisitions when capex spending eases.
—Michael Flaherty, Axios, 20 Dec. 2024
None of that eases the pain on the Palouse, where the Cougars must move quickly to replace Dickert, stabilize the program and create a foundation for next season and beyond in the rebuilt Pac-12.
—Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 18 Dec. 2024
The robust health of the economy likely eases concern among policymakers that high interest rates could tip the economy into a downturn, Joseph Gagnon, a senior fellow at the Peterson Institute for International Economics and a former Federal Reserve official, told ABC News.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 16 Dec. 2024
This adaptability complements renewable energy generation and eases pressure on overburdened grids.
—Susie Violet Ward, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
In theory, the policy eases access to funds, stimulates economic activity and boosts demand.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 11 Dec. 2024
United Parcel Service could benefit from lower interest rates as inflation eases, according to BMO Capital Markets.
—Hakyung Kim, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
So, their schedule eases someone in the home stretch.
—Elliott Teaford, Orange County Register, 8 Dec. 2024
The progress against inflation and the slowdown in hiring, which eases pressure on companies to raise wages and prices, led the Fed to cut its key rate in September and again last month.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 6 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eases
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This facilitates air circulation and lessens disease.—
Rita Perwich,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Jan. 2025
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This easy task is known as thumb pruning and facilitates keeping the bush open to air and sun.—
Rita Perwich,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Jan. 2025
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Another important factor is if a jacket limits mobility or gets in the way when the dog relieves itself.—
Madison Yauger,
People.com,
3 Jan. 2025
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The partnership relieves overcrowding at the shelter, which has recently seen an uptick in the average length of stay before getting adopted, said shelter spokesperson Jen Smieja.—
JR Radcliffe,
Journal Sentinel,
26 Dec. 2024
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Your healthcare provider may prescribe a topical corticosteroid medication that reduces scales, redness, swelling, and itchiness.—
Laura Schober,
Health,
4 Jan. 2025
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That includes the Windfall Elimination Provision, or WEP, which reduces Social Security benefits for individuals who also receive pension or disability benefits from employers who did not withhold Social Security taxes.—
Lorie Konish,
CNBC,
4 Jan. 2025
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This alleviates at least some of that pressure.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes,
19 Dec. 2024
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Andrew's decision to skip Sandringham — and now the Christmas lunch — also alleviates potential pressure on his brother the King, 76, about the problematic concept of public appearances at this time.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
18 Dec. 2024
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The hero ingredient in the Dae Desert Detox Clarifying Shampoo is the brand’s Signature Desert Botanical Blend, which moisturizes, fights frizz, adds shine, soothes the scalp, strengthens and prevents breakage.—
Celia Shatzman,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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Serena Williams soothes any inflammation with her CurrentBody LED mask, while Abby Champion travels everywhere with an acupressure pen.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
23 Dec. 2024
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That preference lowers the cost of child support, which is particularly important for an unemployed person or one working at a low-wage job.—
Bill Conerly,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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That preference lowers the cost of child support, which is particularly important for an unemployed person or one working at a low-wage job.—
Bill Conerly,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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Checking cameras too often only adds pressure and diminishes the quality of a hunting area.—
Josh Honeycutt,
Outdoor Life,
1 Jan. 2025
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The decline directly relates to inflation, which diminishes the value of money, requiring consumers to spend more dollars to maintain their standard of living.—
Becca Bratcher,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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These companies should abide by whichever deadline falls later.—
Jay Adkisson,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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He's aided by his assistant, aspiring journalist Emmy (Robyn Cara), and by a veteran Irish investigative journalist, Dove (Siobhan Cullen), on assignment in exile from London after a story falls apart when her whistleblower source unexpectedly dies.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
24 Dec. 2024
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“Eases.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eases. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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