MITIGATING Synonyms: 42 Similar and Opposite Words

mitigating

verb

present participle of mitigate

as in alleviating

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 mitigating 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, 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 Universal is said to have discussed the challenges in further mitigating the sound. — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026 Richmond said the language reflects an evolution from simply mitigating the company’s environmental footprint toward thinking about how the business can actively give back to people and the planet. — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 5 Oct. 2026 But advocates say the most important takeaway from the efforts of parents, tech companies and regulators to find a way forward on social media safety may be to act sooner on mitigating AI's harms for kids. — ABC News, 2 Oct. 2026 Michael Buschbacher, a partner at the law firm Boyden Gray, said states do now and will still have authority over mitigating climate change and greenhouse gas emissions within their own borders. — Callie Patteson, The Washington Examiner, 1 Oct. 2026 Nationwide, wetlands serve as quintessential carbon sinks, mitigating greenhouse gas emissions with staggering efficiency. — Chicago Tribune, 1 Oct. 2026 The company did not explain its decision, but the antibiotic — a three-drug combination injection — was pegged from the outset as a treatment of last resort by the Food and Drug Administration in hopes of mitigating antibiotic resistance. — Ed Silverman, STAT, 28 Sep. 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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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

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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

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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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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

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