eased 1 of 2

adjective

as in alleviated

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eased

2 of 2

verb

past tense of ease
1
as in facilitated
to free from obstruction or difficulty measures intended to ease the flow of traffic during rush hour

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2
as in loosened
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 relieved
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 reduced
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 subsided
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 eased
Adjective
Despite the eased restrictions, Rader is still only allowed out of his 8-foot-by-10-foot cell for one hour a day, five days a week. — Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025 Real estate developers are already cautiously planning to take advantage of the eased regulations and plan to announce new projects after the law goes into effect. — Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
Verb
In the bond market, Treasury yields eased with oil prices. — Stan Choe, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2026 Being able to peer inside Shadow Blaster with a gravitational lens has eased that difficulty, Urata said. — Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 26 June 2026 Improved trade flows through the Strait of Hormuz in June eased the pressures, but S&P warned that any rebound may take time to materialize. — Dominic Dudley, semafor.com, 6 July 2026 The intensity of the product has increased dramatically, the ease of access has eased dramatically. — Justin Papp, CNBC, 7 July 2026 Bilateral tensions have eased after periods of conflict, often accompanied by a revival of commercial and cultural ties. — Michael Kugelman, Time, 26 June 2026 Coach Javier Aguirre has eased some of the pressure on himself by leading the team to its fifth World Cup match — a feat Mexico had not achieved in eight consecutive World Cups. — Eduard Cauich, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026 And Germany’s Alexander Zverev (2) eased past France’s Valentin Royer 6-1, 6-3, 7-6(3). — Ava Wallace, New York Times, 2 July 2026 The worst of the drought eventually eased by the end of the 1930s as rainfall patterns shifted and conservation practices expanded, but its legacy remains a benchmark for prolonged, multi-year drought and environmental collapse across the Plains. — Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 29 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eased
  1. alleviated
  2. facilitated
  3. loosened
  4. relieved
  5. reduced
  6. subsided
  7. decreased
  8. soothed
Adjective
  • For its part, China, says the BRI has contributed to the social and economic development of member countries , created thousands of jobs and alleviated poverty, as well as spurring economic growth and commercial partnerships.
    — Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2025
  • Republicans say alleviated concerns about the management of the lieutenant governor’s campaign, coupled with a focus on cultural issues in some Northern Virginia schools, is benefiting the state’s GOP ticket.
    — Julia Manchester, The Hill, 25 Aug. 2025
Definition of alleviated
Verb
  • After retiring, the linebacker underwent a surprising makeover, receiving 5,300 grafts of hair in a transplant facilitated by Restore.
    — Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026
  • The designation would have facilitated police sharing information about the case with media.
    — Michael Loria, USA Today, 30 June 2026
Definition of facilitated
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  • Plus, the straps can be tightened or loosened to your liking.
    — Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026
  • The ruling is the latest in a series of Supreme Court decisions that have loosened campaign finance restrictions, overturning a 2001 precedent that upheld the spending limits.
    — Michel Martin, NPR, 1 July 2026
Definition of loosened
Verb
  • Cuas relieved pitcher Matt Strahm in the eighth inning and limited the Rays to just two hits and one run.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 2 July 2026
  • Plans are so intense, officers will work 12-hour tours and will not be able to leave their posts unless relieved by another officer in person.
    — Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 1 July 2026
Definition of relieved
Verb
  • Data indicates declining trust in managers and reduced interest in leadership among younger generations.
    — Cindy Rodriguez Constable, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • Each union agreed to slightly different terms for how long the leave programs are in place and by how much salaries were reduced.
    — William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of reduced
Verb
  • A little light headedness was the only immediate side effect for a first-timer, but that quickly subsided.
    — Tom Bogert, New York Times, 29 June 2026
  • Early on, Jonah couldn't be indoors during rumbling Florida thunderstorms because the noise reminded Jonah of the collapse, so father and son would take long drives until the storm subsided.
    — Marisa Peñaloza, NPR, 24 June 2026
Definition of subsided
Adjective
  • He was slowed early in his recovery from a knee injury and then saw a decreased role in the rotation in the last month, playing only seven minutes in three tournament games.
    — Joseph Duarte, Houston Chronicle, 28 Mar. 2026
  • Just like in humans, salmonella exposure can sicken pets, causing lethargy, bloody diarrhea, vomiting, fever and a decreased appetite.
    — Jeremy Tanner, The Hill, 2 Mar. 2026
Definition of decreased
Verb
  • Oil prices fell to their lowest level since the US-Israel war with Iran, as growing signs of a tentative return to normality through the Strait of Hormuz soothed markets.
    — Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 25 June 2026
  • How to handle it A lot of Virgo’s crankiness can be soothed with helping them get organized and practice self-compassion.
    — Maressa Brown, Parents, 18 June 2026
Definition of soothed

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