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as in to alleviate
to make more bearable or less severe
a mother cooing to her toddler and assuaging his fear of the dark
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as in to satisfy
to put a complete end to (a physical need or desire)
that huge meal certainly assuaged my hunger
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as in to appease
to lessen the anger or agitation of
nothing would assuage the angry parent except the prompt dismissal of the teacher who had used corporal punishment without authorization
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Recent Examples of assuage
However, this resolution does nothing to assuage the sense of futility and waste.
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Bartolomeo Sala, The Dial, 27 Mar. 2025
That intel could have assuaged concerns about Diggs’ locker-room presence that rankled some in Minnesota and Buffalo, but mostly has been described as an overflowing competitiveness and desire for the ball.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 25 Mar. 2025
People familiar with Weldon's meetings with senators said Republicans were frustrated with his unfamiliarity with the CDC's workings and a lack of details on priorities for the agency, as well as an unwillingness to assuage concerns that he was perceived as anti-vaccine.
—Alexander Tin, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2025
Still, the backward-looking report about the labor market failed to assuage investor fears in the aftermath of sweeping tariffs issued by Trump earlier this week.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 4 Apr. 2025
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Bartolomeo Sala, The Dial, 27 Mar. 2025
That intel could have assuaged concerns about Diggs’ locker-room presence that rankled some in Minnesota and Buffalo, but mostly has been described as an overflowing competitiveness and desire for the ball.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 25 Mar. 2025
People familiar with Weldon's meetings with senators said Republicans were frustrated with his unfamiliarity with the CDC's workings and a lack of details on priorities for the agency, as well as an unwillingness to assuage concerns that he was perceived as anti-vaccine.
—Alexander Tin, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2025
Still, the backward-looking report about the labor market failed to assuage investor fears in the aftermath of sweeping tariffs issued by Trump earlier this week.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 4 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for assuage
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The result is often a child who takes on too much responsibility, sacrificing their own childhood to help alleviate the stress their parent is experiencing.—
Lia Miller,
Parents,
1 May 2025
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Starbucks is also using new technology to alleviate staffing bottlenecks and speed pickup times for mobile orders.—
Kevin Williams,
Quartz,
29 Apr. 2025
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Loyalists of Fripp and his mothership band, King Crimson, have had their prog jones satisfied multiple times in the past few years.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
2 May 2025
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Overall, this low-profile keyboard elevates your routine with practical features that make each keystroke both satisfying and efficient.—
Shubham Yewale,
PC Magazine,
2 May 2025
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That probably means someone who can appease enough of the traditionalists, enough of the progressives, and a solid majority of the moderates.—
Joel Thayer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 May 2025
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Google has previously explored selling its ad exchange to appease European antitrust regulators, Reuters reported in September.—
David Shepardson and Jody Godoy,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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While on a shift with the patient, the nurse arriving to relieve Gloria discovered the patient unattended and informed staff.—
Nadine El-Bawab,
ABC News,
2 May 2025
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Understanding that the entire AI industry potentially has a stake in the ruling, Chhabria apparently sought to relieve some tension at the end of the hearing with a joke, Wired reported.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
2 May 2025
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Hours after the alleged murder, the FBI helped find and arrest the men.—
Alexandra Koch , Bill Melugin,
FOXNews.com,
4 May 2025
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Bucky is helping Yelena lead the team, which is apparently now locked in a copyright battle with Sam Wilson, who seems to want to start his own non-governmental Avengers squad.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
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For many visitors, relaxing with a soothing cup of tea has become a favorite pastime while traveling for business or pleasure.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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Our top pick overall is Lancôme Supra Screen Invisible Serum Sunscreen SPF 50+, because of its high SPF, soothing formula, and hydrating feel without feeling greasy.—
Brigitt Earley,
Glamour,
2 May 2025
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The trillions in investment that the world needs to mitigate and adapt to climate change will come in forms that might otherwise be classified broadly as infrastructure, venture capital, or private equity.—
Justin Worland,
Time,
10 May 2025
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These observational networks are the factual basis upon which all efforts to mitigate and adapt to climate change are based.—
Eric Morgan,
Wired News,
10 May 2025
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These requests show that district officials have yet to ease concerns about what some fear is a potential environmental risk lurking in and around the Liberty elementary school.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
9 May 2025
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Now, that seems to be easing, amid a shifting interest-rate environment and new approaches to game-making, as numerous speakers at the recent Los Angeles Games Conference detailed.—
David Bloom,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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“Assuage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assuage. Accessed 16 May. 2025.
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