- present participle of ease.
easing
Example Sentences
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The beavers slow the flow of water during downpours and create wetlands that hold it back, easing pressure on the drainage system further downstream.
From BBC • Jul. 1, 2026
Cooling energy prices, 1.7% cheaper in June than May, and easing Middle East tensions contributed to the decline.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 1, 2026
The NFP report follows a blowout reading for May and comes after data Tuesday showed job openings were little changed and consumer confidence had picked up thanks to easing fuel costs.
From Barron's • Jul. 1, 2026
U.S. equities were supported by the easing tensions, as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq indexes look to turn the tide on five-day losing streaks.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 29, 2026
The blue station wagon pulled away from the curb like a ship easing into the half black waters a stone’s throw from the light of harbors.
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
