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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Both companies recently announced plans to offer peptides to their customers if the federal government eases access. — ABC News, 15 Oct. 2026 The pull strap seen above that light eases removal of the top panel. — Thomas Soderstrom, PC Magazine, 10 Oct. 2026 Offshore turbines typically benefit from stronger, less turbulent winds, while sea transport eases some of the constraints involved in moving enormous components by road. — New Atlas, 9 Oct. 2026 Her cheeks are flushed with a vivid, shimmering, nearly hot-pink blush that eases up a bit over the bridge of her nose. — Marci Robin, Allure, 8 Oct. 2026 The strong nor'easter that impacted Maryland's weather all weekend is slowly eases out to sea. — Steven Sosna, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026 Iran has offered to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and resume nuclear talks within seven days if the United States lifts its naval blockade, eases oil sanctions and observes a Lebanon ceasefire. — Cara Anna, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026 Still, as the day unfolds, the sun eases into a harmonious trine with Pluto retrograde in Aquarius, allowing room for the fog to lift. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2026 Registered dietitians say the leafy green primes the gut, eases bloating and supplies nutrients tied to bone density and gut health. — Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Sep. 2026

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The contract falls under the US Foreign Military Sales program, through which the US government facilitates arms sales to foreign governments.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2026
CliniSync, Ohio’s statewide nonprofit health information exchange, facilitates the exchange of patients’ information, like lab results, across institutions.

— Alex Rosenblat — CalMatters, STAT, 15 Oct. 2026

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When the lid loosens, LINE1 jumps around, DNA damage piles up and biological aging speeds up.

— Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Oct. 2026
Fixing Loose Tiles With Hot Glue When tile loosens, one apparently clever home DIY is to reapply it with a hot glue gun.

— Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 15 Oct. 2026

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Trump, Zelensky, and European leaders need to organize their actions in a way that relieves pressure on the Ukrainian economy while showing growing willingness to exploit critical Russian vulnerabilities.

— Eric Ciaramella, Foreign Affairs, 14 Oct. 2026
In this manner, writing and fantasy relieves adults of the selfish flights of fancy that give rise to tension in our psyches.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of relieves

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Billable hour pressure The billable hour is central to the business model of many law firms, but when AI significantly reduces the time lawyers spend sifting through and drafting documents, the economics are no longer so straightforward.

— Lindsay Dodgson, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2026
It can also be equipped with an SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction) system that reduces nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions by up to 70 percent to meet IMO Tier III regulations.

— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of reduces

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In addition, insulin sensitivity — or how effectively the body responds to the hormone insulin — also generally decreases at night.

— Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 9 Oct. 2026
The drink—also known simply as beet juice—decreases inflammation and is rich in nitrates, which help relax blood vessels and allow blood to flow more freely.

— Christina Manian, HEALTH, 7 Oct. 2026

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Elsewhere, dark-wood bas reliefs and miles of Norwegian green marble (Enigma Verde Lapponia) are the handsome hallmarks of design studio Autoban (famous for London’s Duck & Rice and Baku airport’s extraordinary makeover).

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026
In recent decades, the government of the Netherlands — which colonized Indonesia from the 1600s-1900s — has been in the process of repatriating sculptures, reliefs, and other items to the arts and culture administration in Java.

— Lilit Marcus, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026

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Shortening the distance between them, Apple says, alleviates data bottlenecks among the CPU, GPU, and Neural Engine, enabling better sustained multitasking performance and unlocking new capabilities for running local AI models.

— Brian Westover, PC Magazine, 10 Sep. 2026
Morgan Stanley’s Joseph Moore said the arrangement alleviates concerns about circular financing because third-party investors would provide most of the capital, while Nvidia would participate only to a limited extent.

— Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 12 Aug. 2026

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