as in to alleviate
to make more bearable or less severe
a gentle breeze would allay the heat
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Recent Examples of allay
As enterprises—especially those in the consumer products space—seek out ways to allay rising operational costs, product promotions can drive up customer sales over a few weeks or months.
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Igor Rikalo, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025
The weak pretext is that the show must go on to allay the suspicions of Min’s conservative, conveniently offscreen grandfather.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 19 Apr. 2025
Crowdfunding campaigns always carry a risk, but ADO is well established and has successfully delivered on previous crowdfunders, so that may allay some fears.
—Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 26 Feb. 2025
May the light of Easter inspire efforts to promote harmony in the western Balkans and sustain political leaders in their efforts to allay tensions and crises, and, together with their partner countries in the region, to reject dangerous and destabilizing actions.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA Today, 22 Apr. 2025
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Igor Rikalo, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025
The weak pretext is that the show must go on to allay the suspicions of Min’s conservative, conveniently offscreen grandfather.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 19 Apr. 2025
Crowdfunding campaigns always carry a risk, but ADO is well established and has successfully delivered on previous crowdfunders, so that may allay some fears.
—Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 26 Feb. 2025
May the light of Easter inspire efforts to promote harmony in the western Balkans and sustain political leaders in their efforts to allay tensions and crises, and, together with their partner countries in the region, to reject dangerous and destabilizing actions.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA Today, 22 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for allay
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Next steps: While the long-term plan is developed, short-term measures are being considered to alleviate traffic issues.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
27 May 2025
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On a quiet pandemic afternoon in 2021, Zhiyuan Wang, then a graduate student at Rice University, was alleviating his boredom by working on a weird mathematical problem.—
Shalma Wegsman,
Wired News,
25 May 2025
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New & Noteworthy Help relieve occasional heartburn, upset stomach, acid indigestion and stress with Pepcid Soothing Gummies, Heartburn Relief + Stress Relief dietary supplements.—
Adam Mills,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 May 2025
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These memory foam flip-flops have arch support that’ll help relieve pressure on your joints, according to the brand.—
Rylee Johnston,
Travel + Leisure,
27 May 2025
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As the Hall of Fame notes, the group was heavily influenced by Black musician Lesley Riddle, who helped A.P. with songs and taught Maybelle his guitar style.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
28 May 2025
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The unconventional flair of the barbershops gives them a unique charm, and in the last few years, social media has helped the community boost its profile and gain a wider audience beyond Vietnam.—
Stephanie Yang,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2025
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Blue hues ranging from cobalt to periwinkle flow through the home, while touches of gray continues the soothing palette.—
Shannon Sharpe,
Architectural Digest,
28 May 2025
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Think notes of florals, Italian citrus fruit, and a soothing blend of musky notes that aren't overpowering, just delightful.—
Danielle Sinay,
Glamour,
28 May 2025
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For them, the low exemption amount can result in substantial estate tax liability that could have been mitigated with proper advance planning and structuring.—
Virginia La Torre Jeker,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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Alongside ice rollers and chilled towels, there’s nothing more reliable for mitigating the suffocating heat than a handheld fan.—
Izzy Baskette,
People.com,
3 June 2025
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Faced with growing international pressure, Israel eased its blockade two weeks ago, allowing a small amount of aid to enter Gaza, to be distributed through UN channels as well as through GHF.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
3 June 2025
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But China is frustrating the U.S. by moving too slowly on easing its rare earth export controls, The Wall Street Journal reported, a key part of the Geneva agreement.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 June 2025
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“Allay.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allay. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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