as in to relieve
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 alleviate
He was asked pointedly if the move was to help alleviate Mikal Bridges’ struggles defending Tyrese Maxey (36 points) at the point of attack.
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Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 4 Jan. 2026
As witnessed during the game, the Hoosiers found a way to alleviate Cignetti’s pre-game concerns.
—The Athletic College Football Staff, New York Times, 2 Jan. 2026
But claims that pot can alleviate insomnia, chronic pain and other ailments have little or no empirical support.
—Bloomberg Opinion, Twin Cities, 31 Dec. 2025
When to use it The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has recognized the use of milk thistle seeds and their derivatives in traditional herbal medicinal products to alleviate the symptoms associated with digestive disorders, while also supporting liver function.
—Valentina Bottoni, Vogue, 31 Dec. 2025
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After eight games, Lions Coach Dan Campbell opted to relieve Morton of his play-calling duties and take over for the rest of the season.—
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To an extent, Adams is just relieved to have this opportunity on the field.—
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Conversely, collision coverage helps when your own car is damaged in a crash, whereas medical coverage helps cover treatment costs following an accident.—
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Additional mortgage purchases by Fannie Mae and Freddie could temporarily help lower mortgage costs, but that approach also could have unintended consequences, according to TD Securities analysts.—
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But efforts to mitigate human harms—restricting harvests, remodeling dams, breeding salmon in hatcheries—are yielding diminishing returns.—
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Adding milk to coffee may help mitigate this effect.—
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One cozy meal to consider is the Beijing Noodle Soup at Honey Buns Cafe II, which comes with pork, noodles and a variety of vegetables to soothe your cravings for comfort food.—
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At the same time, hyaluronic acid—the gold standard for hydration—locks in moisture, soothes inflammation, and reduces texture, creating a soft, plump finish.—
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The Panthers will look to establish their run game to ease pressure on Bryce Young.—
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The review also supports earlier findings that gum chewing can ease stress, but only in certain situations.—
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“Alleviate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alleviate. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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