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as in to appease
to lessen the anger or agitation of
an apology would probably mollify your friend
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as in to alleviate
to make more bearable or less severe
a friendly gesture that did a lot to mollify their suspicions about the new neighbor
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Recent Examples of mollify
But stocks surged and bond yields retreated Wednesday, after December core consumer inflation data came in cooler than expected — mollifying investors who worried sticky inflation could hurt the corporate earnings outlook this year.
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Sarah Min, CNBC, 15 Jan. 2025
But the revised measure failed to mollify many of the GOP's debt and deficit hawks, and Johnson's failure to stick to the original agreement incensed Democrats.
—Andrew Solender, Axios, 19 Dec. 2024
Trump’s threats and Trudeau’s efforts to mollify the president-elect — taking a trip to president-elect’s Florida residence at Mar-a-Lago — fed into criticisms that the prime minister was weak.
—Laura Kelly, The Hill, 6 Jan. 2025
There are some Americans, no doubt, who won’t be mollified by anything short of the erasure of trans people from society.
—Michelle Goldberg, The Mercury News, 30 Nov. 2024
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Sarah Min, CNBC, 15 Jan. 2025
But the revised measure failed to mollify many of the GOP's debt and deficit hawks, and Johnson's failure to stick to the original agreement incensed Democrats.
—Andrew Solender, Axios, 19 Dec. 2024
Trump’s threats and Trudeau’s efforts to mollify the president-elect — taking a trip to president-elect’s Florida residence at Mar-a-Lago — fed into criticisms that the prime minister was weak.
—Laura Kelly, The Hill, 6 Jan. 2025
There are some Americans, no doubt, who won’t be mollified by anything short of the erasure of trans people from society.
—Michelle Goldberg, The Mercury News, 30 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mollify
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Catch up quick: Stripe tender offers are becoming an annual event as the company seeks to appease employees while continuing to delay an IPO.—
Ryan Lawler,
Axios,
27 Feb. 2025
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The days of appeasing regimes that are hostile to the United States, coddling dictators, and sidelining our national security interests are over.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
26 Feb. 2025
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There’s also evidence that the breakdown of prebiotics in your gut can contribute to satiety (or fullness) as well as alleviate constipation by helping push stool along.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
20 Feb. 2025
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The foundation aims to alleviate poverty and related issues, such as addiction, through economic development in northeastern Kentucky.—
Aneri Pattani,
NBC News,
19 Feb. 2025
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According to a press release, Capt. Dave Snowden was relieved due to a loss of confidence in his ability to command.—
Greg Wehner,
Fox News,
20 Feb. 2025
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For many high achieving professionals, work is often their identity, and having an opposite world to go to helps to relieve some of the work-only focus and strain.—
Paula Davis,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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Porter won’t be around to help when the next wildfire flares up.—
Zac Anderson,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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Leave your blinds open during sunny winter days to allow the sun’s rays to warm your house, but close them at night to help insulate your home.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Feb. 2025
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The combination of the drinks, 180-degree sunset views, and chirping birds all around made for a soothing atmosphere.—
Laura Fisher,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Feb. 2025
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His 33rd feature holds true to that broad approach, with soothing conversations eventually giving way to a handful of revelations stemming from repressed opinions.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
20 Feb. 2025
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By embracing this demographic, organizations can access a flexible, engaged workforce that not only mitigates talent shortages but also enhances team cohesion and strategic decision-making.—
Nell Derick Debevoise,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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This differentiation aims to mitigate potential disruptions in the energy sector while addressing broader trade concerns.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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If there is a way for Germany to quickly ease its debt constraints that would be a positive.—
Mike O'Sullivan,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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The nation is not prepared to vaccinate birds, but will increase research into immunization and ease regulations to reduce costs, the agency said.—
Kate Gibson,
CBS News,
26 Feb. 2025
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“Mollify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mollify. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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