assuaging

verb

present participle of assuage
1
as in alleviating
to make more bearable or less severe a mother cooing to her toddler and assuaging his fear of the dark

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2
as in satisfying
to put a complete end to (a physical need or desire) that huge meal certainly assuaged my hunger

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3
as in appeasing
to lessen the anger or agitation of nothing would assuage the angry parent except the prompt dismissal of the teacher who had used corporal punishment without authorization

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Recent Examples of assuaging There will indeed come a day when EV technology advances to the point of assuaging the fears of many buyers. — Arkansas Online, 5 Oct. 2026 His remarks perhaps not only sent a message to Washington but were also aimed at assuaging hard-liners skeptical of the Iranian officials negotiating in New York. — Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 23 Sep. 2026 Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche told House lawmakers last week the administration would not pick up plans to establish the fund, assuaging Senate Republican lawmakers. — Hailey Bullis, The Washington Examiner, 9 June 2026 Another presentation was devoted to assuaging the worries of the city’s bouquiniste union. — Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 8 June 2026 Transparent communication and multilingual services go a long way toward assuaging international travelers’ anxiety about security and immigration. — Hunter Kim, The Conversation, 3 June 2026 But Weiss has had a hard time assuaging CBS staff that her desire is driven by a sincere desire to pull the network news division into the 21st century, rather than being a political project for the company’s owner. — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 27 Feb. 2026 Trump said so, too, during a prime-time address last month aimed at assuaging Americans’ concerns about the economy. — Lauren Kaori Gurley, Washington Post, 2 Jan. 2026 But Caine painted himself as standing apart from politics during his Senate confirmation hearing in April, somewhat assuaging some of those concerns. — Ellie Cook, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for assuaging
  1. alleviating
  2. satisfying
  3. appeasing
  4. relieving
  5. helping
  6. soothing
  7. easing
  8. mitigating
Verb
  • 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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  • Here are 16 satisfying activities and rituals to add to your fall bucket list.
    — Clare Marie Schneider, NPR, 10 Oct. 2026
  • Unlike quiches, frittatas are crustless, but this version doesn’t skimp on satisfying carbs, thanks to coils of spaghetti that become crisp and caramelized on the edges and soft and fluffy in the eggy center.
    — Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of satisfying
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  • The bill now also includes a compromise on stablecoin yield aimed at appeasing banking interests by directing the Treasury secretary to restrict rewards if deposit flight from community banks occurs on a substantial scale.
    — Garrett Downs, CNBC, 14 Sep. 2026
  • In 1938, British, French, German and Italian leaders concluded the Munich Agreement, which was aimed at appeasing Adolf Hitler by allowing Nazi annexation of Czechoslovakia’s Sudetenland.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of appeasing
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  • Innova Market Insights connects the behavior to mentally resetting, recharging energy, refocusing attention and relieving stress.
    — Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Day is relieving tension from his long travel day, screaming wildly for his co-worker David.
    — Andy Hoglund, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of relieving
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  • Officials were helping more than 50 people in temporary shelters, del Pilar said.
    — JAIMIE DING, Arkansas Online, 13 Oct. 2026
  • El Niño and warming ocean waters are helping fuel the activity, while an exceptionally strong El Niño could bring more coastal erosion, flooding and damage this winter — especially during high tides.
    — Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of helping
Verb
  • 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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  • Replacing a franchise legend like John Harbaugh isn't exactly easing into your first NFL head-coaching job.
    — Dan Zaksheske OutKick, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Ukraine's leader warned that easing sanctions without a commitment from Russia to de-escalate the war will only prolong it.
    — Azhar Sukri, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of easing
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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
Definition of mitigating

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“Assuaging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assuaging. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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