- present participle of ease.
easing
Example Sentences
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But The Times newspaper and a few other UK media have reported that police found no traces of explosives, easing fears that an attack had been foiled but leaving many questions unanswered.
From Barron's ● Sep. 29, 2026
Charity FoodCycle said its programme turns surplus supermarket produce into free meals and groceries for families, helping to cut waste while easing household costs.
From BBC ● Sep. 28, 2026
Buses will stop in the No. 2 lane, halting traffic behind them, and pick up passengers, instead of easing out of a bus turnout.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2026
“With easing ore cost pressure and increased ore quotas, Indonesian production is expected to expand over the remainder of 2026,” says Dhar.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 23, 2026
I found sewing a waste of time, and I had been easing along doing the minimum.
From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly
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