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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
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The Baltimore Ravens excused wide receiver Diontae Johnson from team activities this week.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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This isn’t to suggest that Say Nothing should have endorsed or excused the PIRA’s retaliatory actions.Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 11 Dec. 2024
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This not only alleviates the need for lots of human moderators, but now allows for moderation at scale in real time which isn't possible without the help of AI.Kathleen Walch, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
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Circulation is your best friend in helping alleviate everything that ails you; these compression sleeves are great as a preventative measure or to put on after a long day exploring.Carin Ryan, Travel + Leisure, 24 Dec. 2024
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The film, led by Bill Skarsgård, Nicholas Hoult and Lily-Rose Depp, cost roughly $50 million to produce and will rely on staying power through the holidays to justify its budget.Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 25 Dec. 2024
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What Happens Next Despite the drop, the interplay between consumer confidence, spending and economic policy will shape the coming months, and the early days of Trump's presidency will likely play a pivotal role in determining whether previous upbeat expectations are justified.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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To emphasize this message, an accompanying teaser video features the three artists working to relieve the stress and bring joy in various people’s lives, from offering students a study break, to taking an overtime shift for an exhausted worker, and joining two elderly folks in love.Anna Chan, Billboard, 26 Dec. 2024
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Of the nearly 5 million borrowers who have had more than $180 billion in debt relieved by the administration, more than 1 million were through the PSLF.Molly Nagle, ABC News, 20 Dec. 2024
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Noting the government appeal and the December 23 ruling, the court explained that the appeal has been expedited to the next available oral argument panel.Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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Williams explained the goal on the final play, a fourth-and-10 prayer that went unanswered, one that fell into the arms of Seahawks cornerback Riq Woolen, ending Williams’ streak of passes without a pick at 353, the fourth longest in NFL history.Kevin Fishbain, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
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He’s been a French spy ever since John helped him out of a British prison 20 years ago.Lincee Ray, EW.com, 28 Dec. 2024
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That Bramall Lane Boxing Day result helped condense the picture at the top of the Championship.Michael Walker, The Athletic, 28 Dec. 2024
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The lawsuit states that the revelation concerning the drop in carbon sequestration necessitates environmental review, and that the modifications — described as attempts to mitigate what’s known as the urban heat island effect — also require analysis under CEQA.Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 23 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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Only have 30 minutes to soothe your rage before family dinner?Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 17 Dec. 2024
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From hydrating to shine-controlling to soothing, each face mist is designed to tackle specific skin-care concerns and should complement your existing regiment.Kiana Murden, Vogue, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Palliate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/palliate. Accessed 2 Jan. 2025.
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