assuaging

verb

present participle of assuage
1
as in alleviating
to make more bearable or less severe a mother cooing to her toddler and assuaging his fear of the dark

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2
as in satisfying
to put a complete end to (a physical need or desire) that huge meal certainly assuaged my hunger

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3
as in appeasing
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 assuaging Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche told House lawmakers last week the administration would not pick up plans to establish the fund, assuaging Senate Republican lawmakers. — Hailey Bullis, The Washington Examiner, 9 June 2026 Another presentation was devoted to assuaging the worries of the city’s bouquiniste union. — Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 8 June 2026 Transparent communication and multilingual services go a long way toward assuaging international travelers’ anxiety about security and immigration. — Hunter Kim, The Conversation, 3 June 2026 These Instagram pages offer a way to reach out before ever arriving on campus, potentially assuaging anticipatory worry and first-day awkwardness. — Mary Frances Ruskell, CNN Money, 26 Apr. 2026 But Weiss has had a hard time assuaging CBS staff that her desire is driven by a sincere desire to pull the network news division into the 21st century, rather than being a political project for the company’s owner. — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 27 Feb. 2026 Trump said so, too, during a prime-time address last month aimed at assuaging Americans’ concerns about the economy. — Lauren Kaori Gurley, Washington Post, 2 Jan. 2026 But Caine painted himself as standing apart from politics during his Senate confirmation hearing in April, somewhat assuaging some of those concerns. — Ellie Cook, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2025 Cybersecurity experts say that Oracle’s oversight of consumer data under the new deal goes a long way in assuaging some concerns. — Andrew R. Chow, Time, 22 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for assuaging
  1. alleviating
  2. satisfying
  3. appeasing
  4. relieving
  5. helping
  6. soothing
  7. easing
  8. mitigating
Verb
  • Europe’s efforts are for now too modest, too regulated, too fragmented, and too focused on alleviating government restrictions rather than promoting commercial use to fundamentally change dependencies that have accumulated over decades.
    — Kurt M. Campbell, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026
  • In 2021, in hopes of alleviating economic pressures during the pandemic, Congress passed legislation eliminating premiums for people with the lowest incomes and reduced the cost for people with higher incomes.
    — Robert Applebaum, The Conversation, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of alleviating
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  • But rather than the satisfying sound of arrow meeting deer, Kontras heard a loud, bothersome clank.
    — Jeff Murray, Outdoor Life, 20 Aug. 2026
  • And there is something satisfying in tracking clues and decoding references.
    — Emily Temple, Literary Hub, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of satisfying
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  • While this might sound appeasing to some, the Big Ten is not onboard with this idea, sources told OutKick-FOX News and others.
    — Trey Wallace OutKick, FOXNews.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Interest—from both visitors and islanders—is gently shifting away from polishing playboy yachts or appeasing the decadent whims of retirees, to something, well, more real.
    — Jonnie Bayfield, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 July 2026
Definition of appeasing
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  • So are artists living in these homes rent free in exchange for relieving homeowners of potential tax bills?
    — Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Campione supports re-prioritizing and accelerating infrastructure projects and relieving congestion on county roads, especially arterial and collector road projects, by pushing the state to replace outdated funding formulas.
    — James Wilkins, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of relieving
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  • The two have been helping each other shine since the beginning.
    — Emily Olsen, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The solution works by penetrating deep into the fibers, helping to break down stains on contact, without discoloring the affected area.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of helping
Verb
  • These natural waters flow from the earth, carrying muscle-soothing minerals; soaking in them is the best way to end a day spent exploring the destination, which is a true hub for outdoor adventure.
    — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Back in South Korea, the skin-care brand has already made a name for itself with its soothing mung bean formulas, which have racked up awards from major K-beauty platforms like Hwahae and, of course, Olive Young.
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of soothing
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  • Why recruiting became political The Pentagon is emerging from the yearslong recruiting slump that followed the COVID-19 pandemic, easing one of the military's most persistent political headaches that drew bipartisan anxiety on Capitol Hill.
    — Steven Beynon, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Meanwhile, Clark and Floyd strike up a deep friendship, easing their suburban loneliness.
    — Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of easing
Verb
  • The health care company could develop Keytuda co-formulations that would extend the tail of the brand-name drug's franchise, mitigating the impact of that patent expiration, according to the analyst.
    — Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Later this year, eSafety will release a transparency report detailing how successful online gaming services like Roblox have been at mitigating harms to kids.
    — Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of mitigating

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