as in to alleviate
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 mitigate
The scientific consensus says greenhouse gas emissions must be cut dramatically within the next five years to mitigate the worst effects of climate change.
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Francine Kiefer, Christian Science Monitor, 2 June 2025
Boston Latin’s Nicolas Tse (13 kills) countered with a pair of timely kills to keep the Wolfpack alive, but clutch digs by Rivera mitigated the damage to set the table for a block from Gianni Rodriguez (10 kills, six blocks) to seal the win.
—Jason Cooke, Boston Herald, 30 May 2025
The Journal of Physical Chemistry Letters Experimenting on plants, meanwhile, the researchers found that UPE emissions increased with both temperature and injuries—although the latter could be mitigated with chemical treatment.
—Ian Randall, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 May 2025
Smith also said bat manufacturers are now designing bats in ways that mitigate the effects of rolling.
—Ralph D. Russo, New York Times, 30 May 2025
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Francine Kiefer, Christian Science Monitor, 2 June 2025
Boston Latin’s Nicolas Tse (13 kills) countered with a pair of timely kills to keep the Wolfpack alive, but clutch digs by Rivera mitigated the damage to set the table for a block from Gianni Rodriguez (10 kills, six blocks) to seal the win.
—Jason Cooke, Boston Herald, 30 May 2025
The Journal of Physical Chemistry Letters Experimenting on plants, meanwhile, the researchers found that UPE emissions increased with both temperature and injuries—although the latter could be mitigated with chemical treatment.
—Ian Randall, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 May 2025
Smith also said bat manufacturers are now designing bats in ways that mitigate the effects of rolling.
—Ralph D. Russo, New York Times, 30 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mitigate
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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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As Outside previously reported, this kind of movement helps improve blood flow, increase heart rate, and improve coordination and control.—
Alyssa Ages,
Outside Online,
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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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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“Mitigate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mitigate. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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