ease
noun
freedom from labor, pain, or physical annoyance; tranquil rest; comfort.
easing
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present participleof ease.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Meanwhile, Clark and Floyd strike up a deep friendship, easing their suburban loneliness.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 17, 2026
Sustained evidence of easing consumer demand might suggest that price increases could cool off further without the Fed’s intervention.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
These costs in the earlier stage of production point to easing inflationary pressures.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 13, 2026
Still, with last month's inflation data also showing some easing in prices, the latest reading may give the central bank some room to maneuver ahead of potential rate hikes.
From Barron's ● Aug. 12, 2026
She daubed some of the steaming liquid into the split, then closed up the wood, easing it together from the root to the tip.
From "The Subtle Knife" by Philip Pullman
