as in to alleviate
to make more bearable or less severe
this medicine should mitigate the pain until the strained muscle heals itself
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Recent Examples of mitigate
Even as the broad market S & P 500 has seen a sharp reversal from its April lows, there's still a case to be made for steady income-paying stocks , which can help mitigate volatility in a portfolio.
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Darla Mercado, Cfp®, CNBC, 7 July 2025
Raising those levels helps mitigate that process and shields brain cells from damage.
—New Atlas, 6 July 2025
Financial stress significantly impacts mental health, increasing suicide risk, but social support can help mitigate these effects.
—Natalie Eilbert, jsonline.com, 5 July 2025
Experts advise dressing in layers and staying hydrated to mitigate the effects of extreme cabin temperatures.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 3 July 2025
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Darla Mercado, Cfp®, CNBC, 7 July 2025
Raising those levels helps mitigate that process and shields brain cells from damage.
—New Atlas, 6 July 2025
Financial stress significantly impacts mental health, increasing suicide risk, but social support can help mitigate these effects.
—Natalie Eilbert, jsonline.com, 5 July 2025
Experts advise dressing in layers and staying hydrated to mitigate the effects of extreme cabin temperatures.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 3 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mitigate
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Shriners Hospitals for Children have also alleviated the financial burden on the Petersons by covering the costs of Hadley's medical procedures, some of which would normally cost tens of thousands of dollars.—
Analisa Novak,
CBS News,
14 July 2025
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And if its alleviating dryness in the air, look no further than Levoit’s humidifier which adds moisture with ease.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
11 July 2025
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Troy Morrow − whose 76-year-old mother suffered facial fractures and a concussion after being knocked to the pavement by Raleigh's son during the incident − was visibly relieved after the jury in Hamilton County Municipal Court announced its decision.—
Kevin Grasha,
The Enquirer,
11 July 2025
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Diana Medrano, a resident of Mosier Valley since 2012, said she was relieved Peoples came to visit.—
Kamal Morgan
July 10,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 July 2025
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His 32 homers have helped keep the Dodgers in first place, but he’s hit just three of them during the month of July.—
Barry M. Bloom,
Sportico.com,
14 July 2025
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Three simple questions can help leaders better engage with the full experience of change: • How does my body feel at this moment?—
Inga Bielińska,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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One 2013 study found that the sound of waves relaxed people more than soothing music, so perhaps that is what’s having an effect.—
Daisy Jones,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
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Trump had sought to deliver peace by soothing U.S. relations with Russia and distancing Washington from Ukraine, but now sees himself as misled by Putin.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
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The city would also have to implement measures to fast-track developments with affordable housing in more affluent, majority-white neighborhoods by easing zoning restrictions and approvals, per the agreement, sources who were privy to the negotiations said.—
Lizzie Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
9 July 2025
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Being prepared also eases the emotional drain and financial instability that can occur when a career curveball, such as a layoff, catches you off guard.—
Kevin Walters,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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“Mitigate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mitigate. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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