1
as in to appease
to lessen the anger or agitation of
an apology would probably mollify your friend
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as in to alleviate
to make more bearable or less severe
a friendly gesture that did a lot to mollify their suspicions about the new neighbor
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Recent Examples of mollify
Should the extension of the ESPN-ACC deal mollify Florida State and Clemson, the conference will have defused a legal battle that has already sprawled across courtrooms in three states.
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Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 30 Jan. 2025
Zoom in: The White House official's comments offered some clarity but didn't mollify many.
—Emily Peck, Axios, 29 Jan. 2025
Per his deal, he was awarded a new Lowrey electronic organ and was paid an additional $10 per week to give his bandmates music lessons (and mollify the concerns of his dubious parents).
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 21 Jan. 2025
But stocks surged and bond yields retreated Wednesday, after December core consumer inflation data came in cooler than expected — mollifying investors who worried sticky inflation could hurt the corporate earnings outlook this year.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 15 Jan. 2025
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Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 30 Jan. 2025
Zoom in: The White House official's comments offered some clarity but didn't mollify many.
—Emily Peck, Axios, 29 Jan. 2025
Per his deal, he was awarded a new Lowrey electronic organ and was paid an additional $10 per week to give his bandmates music lessons (and mollify the concerns of his dubious parents).
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 21 Jan. 2025
But stocks surged and bond yields retreated Wednesday, after December core consumer inflation data came in cooler than expected — mollifying investors who worried sticky inflation could hurt the corporate earnings outlook this year.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 15 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mollify
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Catch up quick: Stripe tender offers are becoming an annual event as the company seeks to appease employees while continuing to delay an IPO.—
Ryan Lawler,
Axios,
27 Feb. 2025
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The days of appeasing regimes that are hostile to the United States, coddling dictators, and sidelining our national security interests are over.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
26 Feb. 2025
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But measures that are imposed too quickly or by shaky institutions could lead to outcomes that lack fairness, transparency, and legitimacy and may ultimately deepen, rather than alleviate, social divisions and mistrust in the state.—
PATRICK VINCK,
Foreign Affairs,
4 Mar. 2025
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My skin drinks this stuff up, and has alleviated many of my complexion woes—think: uneven skin tone, loss of firmness, and excess oil production—with consistent use.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
4 Mar. 2025
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The deal would also relieve the need for costly military deployments and open up new investment opportunities for international partners and resource companies.—
Hannah Rae Armstrong,
Foreign Affairs,
4 Mar. 2025
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Just as headache triggers are different for everyone, so are the best methods to relieve them.—
Cathy Nelson,
Verywell Health,
3 Mar. 2025
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After writhing on the ground for a few minutes, Irving was helped to the free-throw line and channeled his inner Kobe: Chills.—
Stan Son,
The Athletic,
5 Mar. 2025
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The moment was met with quiet support from the audience, as Lacey expressed gratitude to those who have helped carry the weight of his grief.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
4 Mar. 2025
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But if being on the move soothes her, being in Milan is what excites her creativity.—
Meredith Lepore,
Robb Report,
6 Mar. 2025
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The fragrance is soothing, making the whole experience even better.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
3 Mar. 2025
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By embracing this demographic, organizations can access a flexible, engaged workforce that not only mitigates talent shortages but also enhances team cohesion and strategic decision-making.—
Nell Derick Debevoise,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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This differentiation aims to mitigate potential disruptions in the energy sector while addressing broader trade concerns.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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If there is a way for Germany to quickly ease its debt constraints that would be a positive.—
Mike O'Sullivan,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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The congestion pricing plan, which launched on Jan. 5, charges passenger vehicles $9 to access Manhattan below 60th Street during peak hours as part of an effort to ease congestion and raise funds for the city's public transit system.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
26 Feb. 2025
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“Mollify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mollify. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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