ALLAYING Synonyms: 42 Similar and Opposite Words

allaying

verb

present participle of allay

as in alleviating

to make more bearable or less severe a gentle breeze would allay the heat

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Recent Examples of allaying Plush carpeting, touches of turquoise in a largely eggshell-forward palette, tasteful landscape paintings that border on abstract, and spacious private balconies make up the subtle suite design, allaying any worries of dowdy beach resort decor. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Oct. 2026 But both Foulkes and the head of a consumer electronics organization say combining AI with other technologies is allaying those concerns by making boating easier and less intimidating for both experienced and inexperienced individuals. — Ed Garsten, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026 Still, recent studies have bolstered the case for testosterone’s benefits, for certain conditions, while allaying worries about its safety — particularly concerns about heart safety. — Konstantin Toropin, Fortune, 15 July 2026 The need-to-know this morning Abivax disclosed additional data for its experimental ulcerative colitis drug, seemingly allaying at least some of the safety concerns that had flared in recent weeks. — Elaine Chen, STAT, 30 June 2026 Hours before SpaceX began trading, Jim Cramer said that early signs of demand for the IPO looked promising — allaying some of the fears in the market about whether the banks would stick the landing and what the Club had been protecting against all week by making incremental sales to boost our cash. — Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 13 June 2026 Today, however, general-purpose chatbots and a host of specialized health models can translate the jargon into plain language within seconds, potentially allaying unfounded fears. — Cody Cottier, Scientific American, 15 May 2026 Péter Magyar, the leader of the opposition Tisza party, has pledged to free up the EU payouts by allaying the bloc’s concerns about Hungary’s democratic backsliding. — Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 11 Apr. 2026 The material was porous and crumbly, allaying fears that the fuel might’ve fused into a diamond-hard mass impenetrable even to drills. — Yusuke Maekawa, Bloomberg, 8 Mar. 2026

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These turnovers also set up touchdowns, alleviating the pent-up stress of the first half.

— Alec Lewis, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026
Fostering gives cats a temporary home on the way to adoption, alleviating stress on shelters and, in some instances, saving cats’ lives.

— Emily Tarinelli, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of alleviating

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The suddenness of it all was terrifying, even paralyzing, and yet, at the same time, oddly relieving.

— Andrew Lipstein, New Yorker, 17 Oct. 2026
Haldea noted that dividend recaps provide liquidity, relieving the pressure to sell without ultimately resolving the valuation gap.

— Hugh Leask, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of relieving

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Ocean iron fertilization grew from the idea that iron-rich dust blown across the oceans during past ice ages fed blooms of phytoplankton, helping to lower atmospheric CO₂.

— Alec Luhn, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
Ohio isn’t just helping children leave struggling public schools.

— Bilin Lin, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of helping

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Carson Beck and Malachi Toney, Miami, 2025 Beck was pristine in Tallahassee with a four-touchdown-pass night that gave UM a 28-3 lead before easing in for a 28-22 victory.

— Steve Svekis, Sun Sentinel, 17 Oct. 2026
From reducing cardiovascular risks to potentially easing joint pain and inflammation, studies suggest these drugs may affect multiple systems throughout the body.

— Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of easing

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On top of that, the plugs offer passive isolation (the seal of the bud) and adaptive sound masking (soothing audio tracks that help cover up your beloved’s snoring).

— Jessica Sager, Time, 15 Oct. 2026
The restaurant on the ground floor features red brick arches, midcentury sconces and a soothing interior with plush beige armchairs and warm wood accents.

— Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of soothing

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Acknowledging the concerns, Warui noted that Dangote Refinery’s revenues were dollarized and that dividends could also be paid in dollars, mitigating the potential impact of naira devaluation.

— semafor.com, semafor.com, 14 Oct. 2026
The judge also weighed mitigating factors, including that Molloy was experiencing difficult personal circumstances, stopped of his own volition and had shown genuine remorse.

— Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2026

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