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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Carrick knows the importance of ending that sequence in terms of easing the pressure on his own future.
From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2026
The Independent focuses on what it says is a "pivotal week" in the war in Ukraine, as the White House looks to cut diesel prices further by easing sanctions on Russia's shadow fleet.
From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2026
Markets have priced in three total hikes, which would reverse the Fed’s three easing steps in late 2025.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 12, 2026
What if easing knee arthritis pain did not require another pill, an injection, or surgery, but simply changing how you walk?
From Science Daily ● Oct. 11, 2026
“Fab what?” he asks, easing closer to me.
From "American Street" by Ibi Zoboi
