ease
noun
freedom from labor, pain, or physical annoyance; tranquil rest; comfort.
was easing
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past progressiveof ease.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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There were signs the crisis was easing on Friday.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
Shares dropped 2.5% on Wednesday after the Information reported that Microsoft was easing sales quotas for enterprise AI products like Microsoft 365 Copilot.
From Barron's ● Dec. 4, 2025
He was still on call to field any last-minute requests, but the crush of the last week was easing.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 31, 2024
Treasury yields rose after one report said inflation was easing at the wholesale level but another indicated sales at retailers were stronger than expected.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 15, 2023
Asclepius’s expression softened, like he was easing himself into a hot bath.
From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan
