EASES Synonyms: 236 Similar and Opposite Words

eases 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of ease

as in facilitates

to free from obstruction or difficulty measures intended to ease the flow of traffic during rush hour

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as in loosens

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 relieves

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 reduces

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 decreases

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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eases

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noun

plural of ease

as in reliefs

reduction of or freedom from pain the sunburn medication brought me instant ease

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The kayaker – small as a thumb from the dam wall – eases inside. — Alfredo Sosa, Christian Science Monitor, 24 June 2026 Oil continues to fall, which eases the inflationary pressures, too. — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 2 July 2026 The Free tier offers a painless entry point to digital marketing and eases you into HubSpot's pricing plans as your business needs grow. — Gabriel Zamora, PC Magazine, 26 June 2026 Brunner said the commission also wants to test a new project that would provide support to Ukrainians in Europe who want to return home immediately or in the near future once the fighting eases. — Lorne Cook, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2026 Landing Torbert eases the sting of missing out on five-star cornerback Joshua Dobson, who committed to South Carolina on Wednesday. — Austin Meek, New York Times, 2 July 2026 Advertisement Luckily, Jess (Sarah Ramos) eases his fear of flying and journeys with him, with a few subtle hand touches all but confirming a budding romance that most of the kitchen had already sussed out. — Jake Kring-Schreifels, Time, 26 June 2026 Broadway ticket sales held steady last week as the newish season eases into the post-Tony summer weeks, with Chess posting strong figures during its final week and Celebrity Autobiography doing the opposite during its last bow. — Greg Evans, Deadline, 23 June 2026 The clearance eases a confrontation that erupted two weeks ago when the government abruptly barred Anthropic from giving foreign nationals access to Mythos 5 and a related model, Fable 5, over fears that security guardrails could be circumvented. — Josh Wingrove, Fortune, 27 June 2026

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Connect Supporters With Recipients Our registry facilitates lifesaving stem cell transplants for patients with blood cancer and similar diseases, based on rare genetic matches between donors and recipients.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
What happens after the tasks are finished facilitates that vibe.

— Pedro Moura, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026

Definition of facilitates

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The options are limited, overall, which is why Joylux partnered with Halle Berry to introduce a hormone-free vaginal gel today that relieves dryness, featuring an innovative new ingredient.

— Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 30 June 2026
In a doublet, the first earthquake relieves stress on one fault while increasing it on a nearby fault.

— Kenton Gewecke, ABC News, 25 June 2026

Definition of relieves

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Good posture helps prevent aches in the back, neck and shoulders, reduces joint wear and lowers the risk of sports injuries, according to Cleveland Clinic.

— Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 1 July 2026
Skipping the stove and oven also reduces indoor heat, so lean on cold sandwiches, salads and no-cook meals during the worst hours.

— Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 1 July 2026

Definition of reduces

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Previous research has demonstrated that direct exposure to nature significantly reduces physiological stress, lowers heart rates and decreases levels of stress hormones, like cortisol.

— Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 30 June 2026
This risk decreases as the storm moves away.

— NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 29 June 2026

Definition of decreases

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At Angkor Wat, Gordon and one of his investigators did a side-by-side comparison of the reliefs covering the temple walls to the jewelry in Douglas Latchford's book for Anderson Cooper and the 60 Minutes team.

— Will Croxton, CBS News, 28 June 2026
The decor throughout pays homage to local style and the Louisiana environment with white shiplap walls, white-oak details, and, above the beds, oversize plaster wall reliefs depicting magnolia flowers.

— Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 26 June 2026

Definition of reliefs

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And without significant sanctions relief that alleviates the suffering of ordinary Iranians and sets the country on a clear path to economic recovery, difficult questions could again arise about the regime’s longstanding policy of defiance against the US.

— Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 18 June 2026
Seasoned party-planners say that striving to create meaningful interactions instead of for perfection alleviates some of the stress of hosting.

— ABC News, ABC News, 19 Apr. 2026

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This includes soluble fiber, which increases healthy gut bacteria and lowers cholesterol and blood sugar levels, and insoluble fiber, which improves bowel health, says Howman.

— Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 4 July 2026
That lowers the chance of landing on a fake claim page built to steal your information.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2026

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