ease (up)

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Verb
  • And Mamdani doesn't seem to be letting up.
    Amethyst Martinez, USA Today, 1 May 2026
  • His playoff history and tendency to let up weak goals do raise some red flags.
    Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Some of the recent videos show the runners bumping into security guards and shoving past church staff, then leaving after being cornered and told to get off the property.
    James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
  • The last two races of the day are scheduled to start as the sun is setting and many people are getting off work, Schuler said.
    Phil Rockrohr, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Somebody who is just living greatness and never rests on that laurel, but is always pushing herself to expand as an artist.
    Lexi Lane, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
  • The whole security architecture rests on those layers.
    Shane Harris, The Atlantic, 27 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Lying Down After Eating Can Trigger Heartburn Eating a meal, then lying down to relax or doze off, may seem harmless, but doing so can contribute to reflux or heartburn symptoms.
    Karen Berger, Verywell Health, 1 May 2026
  • One option your provider may discuss is GEMTESA (vibegron), a prescription treatment that works by relaxing the bladder muscle.
    Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 1 May 2026
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“Ease (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ease%20%28up%29. Accessed 4 May. 2026.

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