- present participle of ease.
easing
Example Sentences
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That so-called lock-in effect is finally easing as more people put their houses on the market.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 2, 2026
Oil prices are on the rise, after easing in recent days as exports from the Middle East pick back up.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026
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
The selloff in Treasurys showed no signs of easing, though markets were little moved as investors looked ahead to crucial inflation and jobs data from the U.S. later this week.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 2026
The pilot was all business now, his hands working the controls, easing the throttle, settling the plane the last bit down to the lake.
From "The River" by Gary Paulsen
