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as in to excuse
to make (something) seem less bad by offering excuses
don't try to palliate your constant lying by claiming that everybody lies
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as in to alleviate
to make more bearable or less severe
this medicine should palliate your cough at least a little
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Recent Examples of palliate
Radiation can also be used to palliate painful bone metastases, as well as chemotherapy.
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Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 1 Oct. 2024
Senior-home avatars who are designed to palliate dementia patients in their darkest days.
—Longreads, 12 Apr. 2024
By the very nature of their profession, they are given entry into the universal kingdom of the sick, a place where all are united by a desire to palliate suffering.
—Sushrut Jangi, Foreign Affairs, 7 Dec. 2014
Long hours of sitting masquerade as wellness, insecurity is palliated by snacks, and flexibility’s just another name for no time of your own.
—Curbed, 4 Jan. 2023
Rhys drank heavily to palliate her burdens, and was known for tirades and other skunky behavior.
—New York Times, 20 June 2022
The friends are teen-agers, both outcasts of a kind, lonely and looking for ways to palliate their solitude.
—The New Yorker, 2 May 2022
Those would likely be limited to economic benefits to palliate the loss of crops and revenues for farmers.
—Emilio Morenatti, ajc, 13 Feb. 2022
In an effort to palliate these advocates, legislators offered a work-around, passing legislation to relax the restrictions on bail funds, allowing them to post higher bails and to bail out people facing Class-A felony charges.
—Nick Pinto, The New Republic, 6 Apr. 2020
Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 1 Oct. 2024
Senior-home avatars who are designed to palliate dementia patients in their darkest days.
—Longreads, 12 Apr. 2024
By the very nature of their profession, they are given entry into the universal kingdom of the sick, a place where all are united by a desire to palliate suffering.
—Sushrut Jangi, Foreign Affairs, 7 Dec. 2014
Long hours of sitting masquerade as wellness, insecurity is palliated by snacks, and flexibility’s just another name for no time of your own.
—Curbed, 4 Jan. 2023
Rhys drank heavily to palliate her burdens, and was known for tirades and other skunky behavior.
—New York Times, 20 June 2022
The friends are teen-agers, both outcasts of a kind, lonely and looking for ways to palliate their solitude.
—The New Yorker, 2 May 2022
Those would likely be limited to economic benefits to palliate the loss of crops and revenues for farmers.
—Emilio Morenatti, ajc, 13 Feb. 2022
In an effort to palliate these advocates, legislators offered a work-around, passing legislation to relax the restrictions on bail funds, allowing them to post higher bails and to bail out people facing Class-A felony charges.
—Nick Pinto, The New Republic, 6 Apr. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for palliate
Verb
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Adams was excused from appearing at future proceedings.—
April Rubin,
Axios,
21 Feb. 2025
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LaFleur suggests excusing yourself to go to the bathroom.—
Theresa Tamkins,
SELF,
21 Feb. 2025
Verb
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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
Verb
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The message is clear that he is justified in his actions and need not observe the law.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
18 Feb. 2025
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Realizing the extent of losses from the Palisades and Eaton fires, perhaps the cost of greater water delivery capacity would now be justified.—
Harvey Levine,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2025
Verb
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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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Eddy Diaz, 66, a Bolivian immigrant who runs a soccer supply store along a busy stretch of Roosevelt Avenue in Jackson Heights, Queens, was relieved last year when the police shut down a brothel that had opened next to his storefront.—
Andy Newman,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Fact check: Post misrepresents satirical petition as $1 trillion offer for California Heusgen debunked the claim in the Facebook post in a Feb. 17 X post, explaining that his show of emotion was related to his retirement as chairman, not Vance's statements.—
Hannah Hudnall,
USA TODAY,
20 Feb. 2025
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Last week, the Civilian Oversight Commission held a special meeting to discuss weighing in on the case by submitting a legal filing known as an amicus brief, which would explain for the appeals court why commissioners say the case has impeded their work.—
Keri Blakinger,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2025
Verb
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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
Verb
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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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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
Verb
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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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“Palliate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/palliate. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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