Frictions between Japan and the U.S. are easing up for a change.
Source: tatoeba (281158)
Easing
/ˈiːzɪŋ/
Synonyms for "easing" (152 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (31)
Strong matches (45)
Noun(14 words)
deescalatingdetentedetentesdétenteeasementfacilitatinggentlegradualgradual transitionguide slowlyhandle gentlyinterpolationlessenletups
Verb(1 words)
let up
Related words (76)
lighteninglooseninglullingmellowingmitigatingmitigationmitigativemodulationmollificationmollifyingnumbingpacificationpaddingpain-killingpalliationpalliativepurgativequickeningquieteningquieting
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Noun(23 words)
loosenlooseninglubricationmaneuvermitigatemitigatingmitigationmoderatemoderationmonetary expansionpolicy looseningreducerelaxrelaxationsrelentingrelieverelievingsmoothsmooth transitionsoftening
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Verb(3 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: alleviation, relief, abatement, abating, adjust.
- Sentence evidence is available for easing, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, moby, derived_reverse, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "easing".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "easing"
Keep "easing" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "easing" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "easing", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "easing" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
18 entriesaction verbadjectivealterationameliorationanimation techniquechangedecreasedescriptive adjectivediminutioneconomic policymodificationmonetary policymotion designqualifying adjectivereductionrelief
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More specific
25 entriesShowing 16 of 25 words.
Collocations
15 entriesease of administrationease of maintenanceease of mindease of useeasing curveeasing functioneasing in animationeasing inflationeasing monetary policyeasing of restrictionseasing restrictionseasing tensionsgradual easingmonetary easingquantitative easing
Inflections
2 entriesDerivations
7 entriesSample sentences
12 total sentences available.
Entry, transportation, breaking-down and absorption of food is possible, thanks to a series of conduits, tissues and organs that constitute the digestive system. They all work together in a coordinated fashion in order to better assimilate the substances consumed every day, supplying us with energy and easing our development.
Source: tatoeba (4624588)
Treatment in those days consisted of easing pain and making the sufferer as comfortable as possible.
Source: tatoeba (5261625)
As Russia and the U.S. make small steps towards easing international tensions, both sides will have many surplus missiles.
Source: tatoeba (5379846)
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Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "easing"?
Closest matches include alleviation, relief, abatement, abating, adjust.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "easing"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.