ease
noun
freedom from labor, pain, or physical annoyance; tranquil rest; comfort.
have eased
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present perfectof ease.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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Thunderstorms moved across the island on Friday, and while conditions have eased across Sicily, more are forecast across parts of the central Mediterranean.
From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026
Perhaps the Downing Street nerves will have eased a bit.
From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026
But I have eased up, and I’m now a bit more likely to make people feel empowered rather than overwhelmed.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 12, 2026
Stafford, Bennett and quarterbacks coach Dave Ragone are among those who have eased Simpson’s transition to the NFL.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026
I might not feel calmed by the mayor’s presence, but I can tell by the way my dad’s shoulders have relaxed that the mayor’s promises have eased at least a little of his worry.
From "Love, Hate & Other Filters" by Samira Ahmed
