ease (up)

verb

Definition of ease (up)next
as in to let up

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  1. let up
  2. get off
  3. rest
  4. relax
Verb
  • Luigi Mangione was let up the plane stairs, still handcuffed, surrounded by members of the NYPD.
    Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
  • His 37-yard completion to Bourne was a beauty of a throw. Downs Run defense: The Patriots let up 164 yards on 31 carries with two touchdowns.
    Doug Kyed, Hartford Courant, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of let up
Verb
  • After one of the most historic seasons in golf in 2024, 2025 will not get off to an ideal start for Scottie Scheffler.
    Ryan Morik, Fox News, 27 Dec. 2024
  • The point here was simple: Avoid the trap of being pointless, endless, and hopeless by getting to the point, staying on point, and then getting off point.
    Eli Amdur, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of get off
Verb
  • It is allowed to undergo full malolactic fermentation and then rests on the lees for a minimum of 10 years.
    Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 28 Dec. 2024
  • Your hungers could include anything from more career visibility and recognition to more fun, travel, adventure, connection, community, or even rest.
    Amanda Miller Littlejohn, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
Definition of rest
Verb
  • For three days, the House of Robb offered a seaside meeting spot for artists, collectors, and art enthusiasts to take time and relax between exploring the latest and greatest in contemporary and modern art.
    Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 23 Dec. 2024
  • As employers relax their requirements for workers with four-year degrees and opt for highly skilled candidates instead, one key factor has been strongly instrumental to the success of this strategic move: online courses and professional certificates.
    Rachel Wells, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of relax
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