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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Fisher said Riverside can still offer the Southern California lifestyle while easing some of the price burden renters face in the L.A. metro area.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026
The European Commission is set to propose an easing of rules, and banks want to secure as much flexibility as possible under the future changes.
From Barron's ● Sep. 11, 2026
RHB expects Brent crude to fall to $85 a barrel by end-2026 and $75 a barrel by end-2027, assuming a renewed easing of geopolitical tensions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026
Last week, Kevin Warsh, head of the US central bank, signalled that rates could be hiked if policymakers were not confident price rises were easing for Americans.
From BBC ● Sep. 4, 2026
“Why, yes, M’am. That’d be right nice,” Spoon Man replied, easing himself into a chair.
From "Stella by Starlight" by Sharon M. Draper
