ease
noun
freedom from labor, pain, or physical annoyance; tranquil rest; comfort.
has eased
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present perfectof ease (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Chinese port congestion has eased but remains a constraint on available capacity, keeping rates higher.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 2026
While demand for crude has eased, that ultimately might not prove to be as big of a boon for consumers as many might expect.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 16, 2026
The addition of gas has eased power cuts, but the sector remains vulnerable to transmission failures and fuel supply interruptions.
From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026
The lull has eased pressure on global markets, but the conflict remains volatile.
From Barron's ● Jul. 27, 2026
Now that the pain has eased, it's all I can do to reposition myself in my bag before I plunge into sleep.
From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins
