ease
noun
freedom from labor, pain, or physical annoyance; tranquil rest; comfort.
eased
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past participleof ease.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof ease.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
easenounfreedom from labor, pain, or physical annoyance; tranquil rest; comfort.
Example Sentences
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Treasury yields eased as investors seemed to seek safe fixed-income positions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026
What was it like visiting Cuba for the first time after the Obama administration eased travel and trade restrictions?
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 15, 2026
"I think this health crisis has eased those frictions even further," she said.
From Barron's ● Oct. 15, 2026
Professor Vasilev noticed that eating peppermint leaves from his drink significantly eased his sore throat.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 12, 2026
After several minutes of quiet, Jonathan eased out from under the tree.
From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret
