as in relieving
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as in facilitating
to free from obstruction or difficulty
measures intended to ease the flow of traffic during rush hour
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as in loosening
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 alleviating
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 reducing
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 decreasing
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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Recent Examples of easing
Danielle Chemtob, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
But easing data and privacy anxiety are a bit more complicated, especially for a traditionally risk-averse industry, as is understanding the impact of GenAI’s large energy requirements.
—Abhay Gupta, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Semiconductor stocks are on pace for another winning year as artificial intelligence investments ramp up and show no signs of easing.
—Samantha Subin, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
It is considered an ancient remedy for altitude sickness and has other health benefits, like boosting energy, easing headaches, reducing fatigue and quenching thirst.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
This weather pattern, driven by atmospheric rivers, has already delivered substantial precipitation this fall and early winter, easing drought conditions and boosting snowpack in the region.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Ongoing labor market strength is likely to support consumption and growth in 2025, while easing interest rates likely open the door for the Fed to cut interest rates further.
—Jason Schenker, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Fortunately, in 2024, the trends were quite positive, including ongoing net payroll gains, solid consumption, positive growth, easing inflation, and falling interest rates.
—Jason Schenker, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Rakesh expects easing regulatory framework around autonomous driving to be a positive catalyst for Tesla’s full self-driving and robotaxi valuations.
—Pia Singh, CNBC, 17 Dec. 2024
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Inflation for the super-rich is easing.
—Danielle Chemtob, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
But easing data and privacy anxiety are a bit more complicated, especially for a traditionally risk-averse industry, as is understanding the impact of GenAI’s large energy requirements.
—Abhay Gupta, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Semiconductor stocks are on pace for another winning year as artificial intelligence investments ramp up and show no signs of easing.
—Samantha Subin, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
It is considered an ancient remedy for altitude sickness and has other health benefits, like boosting energy, easing headaches, reducing fatigue and quenching thirst.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
This weather pattern, driven by atmospheric rivers, has already delivered substantial precipitation this fall and early winter, easing drought conditions and boosting snowpack in the region.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Ongoing labor market strength is likely to support consumption and growth in 2025, while easing interest rates likely open the door for the Fed to cut interest rates further.
—Jason Schenker, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Fortunately, in 2024, the trends were quite positive, including ongoing net payroll gains, solid consumption, positive growth, easing inflation, and falling interest rates.
—Jason Schenker, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Rakesh expects easing regulatory framework around autonomous driving to be a positive catalyst for Tesla’s full self-driving and robotaxi valuations.
—Pia Singh, CNBC, 17 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for easing
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The Raptors attempted to neutralize Jalen Brunson, but the Knicks’ All-Star guard adjusted seamlessly, facilitating for his teammates instead of forcing the issue.Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 24 Dec. 2024
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Consider implementing regular cross-departmental meetings and collaborative tools to streamline this process, facilitating quicker decision-making and problem-solving.Wayne Yu, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Research — a survey of 109 CEOs of major Canadian organizations, complemented by in-depth qualitative interviews with 46 of them — suggests six strategies for alleviating loneliness that leaders can employ.Alaric Bourgoin, Sarah L. Wright, Jean-François Harvey, Saouré Kouamé, Harvard Business Review, 23 Dec. 2024
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Much of this latest round of donations went to organizations focused on alleviating poverty, Scott wrote in a blog post on Wednesday.Tom Huddleston Jr., CNBC, 20 Dec. 2024
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Pauses also play a critical role in reducing chronic stress.Scott Hutcheson, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Alternative Minimum Tax The AMT is a secondary tax put in place to prevent taxpayers—specifically, those with high incomes—from reducing their tax bill through the use of tax preference items like deductions.Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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In some cases, they've been recommended for years as part of an overall approach to relieving these symptoms.Martta Kelly, Verywell Health, 19 Dec. 2024
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This winter has already kicked off with atmospheric rivers on both the East and West Coasts, causing widespread flooding, but also relieving drought conditions in some regions.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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The area bounded by Vincennes, Terre Haute, Muncie and Kokomo saw a general eight to 12 inches with snowfall amounts diminishing to just a few inches northwest towards Lafayette.Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 23 Dec. 2024
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However, as detection systems improve using things like quantum sensors, AI, and multi-domain networks, the effectiveness of such stealth measures is diminishing.Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 22 Dec. 2024
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Upon my arrival, I was embraced by the soothing sounds of nature and greeted with a traditional blessing of holy water and a sprinkle of rice on my forehead, which symbolizes prosperity and well-being.Megan Murphy, Travel + Leisure, 23 Dec. 2024
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The soothing gel can also reduce the appearance of fine lines and dark circles.Kat Romero, Rolling Stone, 20 Dec. 2024
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There are some mitigating circumstances, including the exit of Slot’s predecessor, Jurgen Klopp, in May.Gregg Evans, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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But there are mitigating factors behind his inability to thrive during his five-year spell at Old Trafford.Roshane Thomas, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
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An iron deficiency may lead to nail changes such as softening and weakness.Carrie Madormo, RN, Health, 24 Dec. 2024
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Its intensely moisturizing formula features amino acids that make up the protein keratin (which is key for maintaining your hair’s structure and strength) and hair-softening plant extracts.Sara Coughlin, SELF, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Easing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/easing. Accessed 2 Jan. 2025.
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