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
The effort theoretically mitigates many of the problems of data centers on Earth, including their power and water usage and heat generation.
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Andrew R. Chow, Time, 9 Jan. 2026
The team revealed that the PDA asymmetric photothermal layer not only effectively addresses the issue of insufficient sustained power generation caused by water adsorption saturation but also mitigates the unstable moisture gradient resulting from excessive water evaporation.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 5 Jan. 2026
The Chargers have the league’s worst offensive line, which mitigates concerns the Patriots have with their defensive line and rushing the passer.
—Chad Graff, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
Because the new drivetrain adds heft—the new Turbo gains 180 pounds in sum—a titanium exhaust system mitigates some of the weight gain.
—Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 5 Jan. 2026
When a researcher finds a bug, Jain’s group verifies and mitigates it.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 2 Jan. 2026
Our approach is proactive and knowledge-based, which mitigates the need for compromise.
—Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 24 Nov. 2025
This no-fall-zone terrain is unfortunately closed to the public, although Kirkwood ski patrol mitigates avalanches and occasionally opens the venue for freeride competitions.
—Drew Zieff, Outside, 21 Nov. 2025
The primary function of the single-seater X-59 is to test a new fuselage geometry that mitigates the sonic boom.
—David Szondy
october 28, New Atlas, 28 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mitigates
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Unrivaled alleviates the need for that by allowing players to remain stateside in a competitive league.—
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As with many treatments that involve the brain, there are theories about how the device alleviates depression, but little certainty, says Wilkinson.—
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With Medi-Cal costs rising and nursing home capacity strained, PACE relieves stress on the elder care system and budget.—
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His termination for cause, a designation that relieves Michigan of the obligation to pay him, could lead to a breach of contract and defamation lawsuit.—
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The gentle support helps keep legs from feeling heavy after hours of sitting, walking, and moving between destinations.—
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One way Amplified Minds helps people process their feelings is through free music and art therapy classes.—
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This gentle glycolic serum has salicylic acid (which exfoliates), and raspberry fruit extract (which soothes skin and protects it from free radicals).—
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Best of all, this product instantly soothes and improves the skin’s texture and tone.—
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Smart spending feels soothing as the emotional Moon eases your 2nd House of Cash, collaborating with powerful Pluto in your 4th House of Nostalgia.—
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Cold weather eases just a bit ahead of another strong cold front on Saturday.—
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“Mitigates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mitigates. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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