as in alleviated
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 mitigated
The toxicity of pro-Israel groups in Democratic primaries has been mitigated by the rise of artificial intelligence and crypto industry PACs.
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David Weigel,
semafor.com,
1 July 2026
While a yellow placard signals two or more major violations, these are typically corrected or mitigated during the inspection, according to the Sacramento County Retail Food Inspection Guide.
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Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
june 26,
Sacbee.com,
26 June 2026
In many environments, most findings are unreachable, already mitigated by upstream controls or contingent on conditions that do not realistically exist in production.
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Ido Geffen,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Scotland’s poor play was mitigated by the outstanding play of Brazil’s Vinícius Júnior, who scored two goals.
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Anna Lazarus Caplan,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
Public safety experts said these threats are mitigated by a heavy police presence, security checkpoints and barriers placed away from the event.
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Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
Similarly, water consumption can be mitigated by best practices zoning codes that require closed-loop water cooling systems to lower usage by 80% to 95%.
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Warren Wimmer,
Mercury News,
24 June 2026
The report outlines launch infrastructure shortcomings at both facilities, but notes that Wallops' challenges have been partially mitigated by recent upgrades across its seven active launch sites.
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Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
24 June 2026
As of Monday afternoon, the threat of hazardous chemicals has been mitigated, Chapman said.
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Holly Yan,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
1 July 2026
While a yellow placard signals two or more major violations, these are typically corrected or mitigated during the inspection, according to the Sacramento County Retail Food Inspection Guide.
—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
june 26,
Sacbee.com,
26 June 2026
In many environments, most findings are unreachable, already mitigated by upstream controls or contingent on conditions that do not realistically exist in production.
—
Ido Geffen,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Scotland’s poor play was mitigated by the outstanding play of Brazil’s Vinícius Júnior, who scored two goals.
—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
Public safety experts said these threats are mitigated by a heavy police presence, security checkpoints and barriers placed away from the event.
—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
Similarly, water consumption can be mitigated by best practices zoning codes that require closed-loop water cooling systems to lower usage by 80% to 95%.
—
Warren Wimmer,
Mercury News,
24 June 2026
The report outlines launch infrastructure shortcomings at both facilities, but notes that Wallops' challenges have been partially mitigated by recent upgrades across its seven active launch sites.
—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
24 June 2026
As of Monday afternoon, the threat of hazardous chemicals has been mitigated, Chapman said.
—
Holly Yan,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mitigated
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The anticipated pain of a massive property tax increase in Jersey City has been alleviated somewhat.
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Like the best episodes of The Pitt, this one is extremely stressful, alleviated by the catharsis of watching medical professionals do their jobs well.
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Alfaro says he was relieved to help set Ortiz on the right path.
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Yilber Díaz relieved and gave up seven hits, including Buxton’s home run, and seven runs.
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China has helped cushion the global oil shock, seen its clean energy tech exports surge and framed the war in Iran as another example in which Chinese leadership could supersede the US in ending global conflicts.
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State workers continue to push against the return-to-office order and for telework, which Service Employees International Union Local 1000 President Anica Walls said has helped reduce traffic.
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The worst of the drought eventually eased by the end of the 1930s as rainfall patterns shifted and conservation practices expanded, but its legacy remains a benchmark for prolonged, multi-year drought and environmental collapse across the Plains.
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In the bond market, Treasury yields eased with oil prices.
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Oil prices fell to their lowest level since the US-Israel war with Iran, as growing signs of a tentative return to normality through the Strait of Hormuz soothed markets.
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How to handle it A lot of Virgo’s crankiness can be soothed with helping them get organized and practice self-compassion.
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