ALLEVIATED Synonyms: 88 Similar and Opposite Words

alleviated 1 of 2

adjective

as in eased

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alleviated

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verb

past tense of alleviate

as in relieved

to make more bearable or less severe a car pool alleviates some of the stress of driving the kids to and from school every day

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Recent Examples of alleviated

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

Verb

Around the same time, fears of a smaller Chinese crop brought about by an exceptionally hot summer in Xinjiang were alleviated by stronger-than-expected yields. — Sj Guest Editorial, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026 There are no guarantees that polling’s troubles – and persistent popular skepticism about the dependability of election polls – will be alleviated anytime soon. — W. Joseph Campbell, The Conversation, 22 Sep. 2026 Woman after woman told USA TODAY that physicians never talked to their mothers who had become seriously ill or died about vaginal estrogen, something that would have alleviated their painful UTIs – and ultimately prevented them in the first place. — Laura Trujillo, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2026 Foligno also alleviated some of the media burden off Bedard by answering anything and everything about Bedard. — Scott Powers, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026 Timely rains in McLeod County, Minnesota, alleviated some of the drought other farmers experienced. — John Lauritsen, CBS News, 15 Sep. 2026 Users found that these supplements alleviated pain in their wrists and elbows. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 2 Sep. 2026 However, Paramount’s recent decision to put those commitments in writing has alleviated Cinemark and others’ concerns. — Brent Lang, IndieWire, 18 Aug. 2026 Effective deployment of oil in storage alleviated the strain, too. — Jason Bordoff, Foreign Affairs, 14 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for alleviated

Adjective

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
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

Definition of eased

Verb

When a county judge put the brakes on what would be the largest data center in California, ruling the whole project needed extensive environmental review, Kristian Salgado was relieved.

— Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026
The White Sox loaded the bases in the sixth inning before Erik Sabrowski relieved Williams and struck out Murakami.

— ABC News, ABC News, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of relieved

Adjective

Some of these studies even suggest a decreased risk of breast cancer with certain formulations of menopausal hormone therapy.

— Versha Pleasant, The Conversation, 30 July 2026
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

Definition of decreased

Verb

Bloating is often temporary and other gastric side effects may be mitigated by starting the supplement at a low dose and increasing daily consumption incrementally.

— Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026
Collins mentioned her support for the Ratepayer Protection Act, which advocates for the high energy costs associated with the centers to be mitigated.

— Jared Gans, The Hill, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of mitigated

Adjective

Smaller packs, demanding conditions Nyobolt’s high-power battery technology combines rapid charging with a design focused on cycle life and reduced system weight.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026
Cleaning rooms less frequently can also help hotels reduce labor expenses, although reduced housekeeping has raised concerns among workers about heavier workloads and the impact on guests.

— Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of reduced

Verb

The s and z sounds of cedar scent, soothed, breeze, petals, pads, crossed, shore, and small create a peaceful line of sound that mimics the smooth flow of a river.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 8 Oct. 2026
History was repeating, ancient bonds once damaged in war, silenced, and soothed in the quiet moments after.

— Nicky Robertson, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of soothed

Verb

Those earlier tests helped engineers evaluate the system before moving to a live missile flight.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2026
Last year, Kort helped launch an Eat the Invaders event, bringing chefs together to channel people’s appetite for delicious food by cooking with invasive and overabundant species.

— Victoria Malloy, Time, 21 Oct. 2026

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