mitigates

verb

present tense third-person singular of mitigate
as in alleviates
to make more bearable or less severe this medicine should mitigate the pain until the strained muscle heals itself

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Recent Examples of mitigates Designed as a water-free alternative to costly water-spraying setups, this technology mitigates high track temperatures caused by extreme heat waves, reducing deformation risks and speed delays. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2026 Diversifying sourcing across a wider geography mitigates threats from climate change and public health crises, not only geopolitical risk. — Chad P. Bown, Foreign Affairs, 1 Sep. 2026 But despite living in a far more interconnected world that better mitigates these emergencies, the stone still serves as a poignant—if troubling—sign of our most pressing problems. — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 27 Aug. 2026 The recall affects 15mL bottles of Clear Eyes' Maximum Itchy Eye Relief, which mitigates itchiness, redness and other eye irritations, according to the product description. — Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026 This approach, seen in brands like Spangler Candy and Pizza Hut, cultivates deep emotional equity, mitigates commercialization risks, and enhances brand loyalty. — Louis Biscotti, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026 This approach mitigates the need to offer costly incentives to exhausted drivers working past sunset. — Christopher S. Tang, The Conversation, 8 July 2026 Details of the case demonstrate how the FBI detects drones and then mitigates the threat. — Kelly O'Donnell, NBC news, 5 July 2026 Research shows that practicing mindfulness in quiet outdoor spaces lowers stress and mitigates feelings of loneliness and social isolation. — Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 30 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mitigates
  1. alleviates
  2. relieves
  3. helps
  4. soothes
  5. eases
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  • 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
  • Adding Skubal alleviates some of the weight of that decision.
    — Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of alleviates
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  • Whether magnesium spray actually works, and whether magnesium of any kind reliably relieves leg cramps, matters for anyone paying attention to the trend right now.
    — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Russia’s closer relationship with North Korea relieves some of China’s obligation to deliver economic aid and security guarantees to its northeastern neighbor.
    — ZHENG JIYONG, Foreign Affairs, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of relieves
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  • Continue reading … PARTY FOUL — Jeffries threatens consequences after Dem mutiny helps move anti-socialism bill.
    — , FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The facility, accessible via a walkway past the baggage claim area, helps make room for concourse A to stretch to the west of the terminal where the old rental car lot remains, according to Kathleen Watkins, the airport’s interim director.
    — Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of helps
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  • Anything that soothes that, or gives them more-than-human capacities—that’s just unhelpful to them.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 Sep. 2026
  • This Loops x Dune mist is so refreshing— an instant burst of coolness that also soothes and rehydrates my skin without disrupting my makeup.
    — Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of soothes
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  • But for one weekend later in the summer, that feeling of loss eases for this group.
    — Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2026
  • But even a partial display of fall foliage is quite breathtaking here, and arriving before the busiest foliage weekends also eases competition for popular trailheads and scenic overlooks.
    — Stefanie Waldek, Travel + Leisure, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of eases

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“Mitigates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mitigates. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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