ease
noun
freedom from labor, pain, or physical annoyance; tranquil rest; comfort.
has been easing
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present perfect progressiveof ease (3rd person singular).present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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The misalignment generally has been easing since 2023 as home price growth slows, mortgage rates plateau and incomes keep rising.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 24, 2026
Harris has maintained a relatively low profile since her 2024 defeat, but has been easing back into the spotlight with a series of appearances and trips across southern states.
From Barron's ● Apr. 10, 2026
But that oversight, as well as production caps, has been easing of late.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 17, 2025
But if it does, the longer-term challenges that immigration has been easing may come into sharper focus.
From BBC ● Mar. 25, 2024
Inflation has been easing overall at the both the producer and consumer levels.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 11, 2024
