How to Use lessen in a Sentence

lessen

verb
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  • Medication helps lessen the severity of the symptoms.
  • The chance of storms lessens overnight, with lows from the upper 60s to mid-70s (downtown).
    — Jason Samenow, Washington Post, 3 July 2023
  • But that does not lessen the need to operate and align with the laws of war.
    — Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 25 Oct. 2023
  • This may also help lessen some of the pressure on your hips and pelvis.
    — Steven Rowe, Verywell Health, 28 June 2023
  • The emotional stakes are lessened a bit by the loony tone.
    — Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 5 Apr. 2023
  • But there are ways to lessen the burden of higher prices.
    — Abby Wilson, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Dec. 2023
  • Keeping the long view in mind will lessen your anxiety.
    — Anne Sugar, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2023
  • On the whole, efforts to lessen violence in schools are working.
    — Ron Avi Astor, CNN, 3 Apr. 2023
  • Here’s what’s going on — and some steps homeowners can take now to lessen the blow.
    — Laurence Darmiento, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2024
  • That would seem to be a sign that the United States is lessening its reliance on China.
    — Jeanna Smialek, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2023
  • The set comes with three double-sided sheets instead of on a roll to eliminate the cardboard tube and lessen waste.
    — Brigitt Earley, Peoplemag, 4 Dec. 2023
  • The thickness of the lettering has been lessened this season, and that goes for the Royals’ jerseys, too.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 27 Feb. 2024
  • The process is meant to make the skin look fresher and lessen the appearance of wrinkles, sun damage or acne scars.
    — Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 7 July 2023
  • But at least for now, the promise of next season doesn’t lessen the disappointment some have.
    — Nick Alvarez | Nalvarez@al.com, al, 5 Apr. 2023
  • Right now, global efforts to curb some emissions could lessen the pitch of the warming curve’s upward slope.
    — Zoë Schlanger, The Atlantic, 12 Feb. 2024
  • That would lessen the chances of the Federal Reserve cutting rates as soon as its March meeting.
    — Stan Choe, Fortune, 18 Jan. 2024
  • This lessened the amount of permanent damage to his body.
    — Vanessa Etienne, Peoplemag, 16 June 2023
  • Wiping the grill down with oil will remove most bristles and greatly lessen the chances of any find their way into food.
    — John Thompson, Men's Health, 7 July 2023
  • Some sleep disorders may go away or lessen with treatments, while others do not have a cure.
    — Mara Betsch, Health, 10 June 2023
  • Learning how to sharpen a knife—and knowing how to keep a knife sharp—will lessen your risk of injury and make tasks easier.
    — Craig Caudill, Field & Stream, 12 July 2023
  • Indulge: Don't try to lessen the amount of cream—you'll be rewarded for following the recipe with the creamiest texture.
    — Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2023
  • Talking to friends or a therapist may also lessen the urge to explode.
    — Jeanne Phillips, The Mercury News, 19 Feb. 2024
  • Still, despite the fact that the firm expects mortgage rates to fall from here, and borrowing costs to lessen, renting will still be cheaper.
    — Alena Botros, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2024
  • Then the oral antihistamine works to soothe and lessen itchy symptoms until the cream properly hydrates the skin.
    — Danielle Zoellner, Verywell Health, 5 Oct. 2023
  • That desire to lessen the pain of others is also what birthed Wondermind.
    — Erin Jensen, USA TODAY, 11 Mar. 2024
  • These dryer balls are made of wool that can last more than 1,000 loads and work to lessen drying time, de-wrinkle and fluff laundry without the static cling.
    — Lily Gray, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Mar. 2023
  • That can lessen acne scarring, discoloration and the risk of infection.
    — Good Housekeeping, 19 July 2023
  • In light of this, airlines were preemptively asked to reduce their schedules in order to lessen strain on the system.
    — Ashley Paige, Peoplemag, 27 June 2023
  • The engine will also help lessen the burden on other stations.
    — Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Jan. 2024
  • Use two yoga blocks, an aerobic step, or a bench to lessen the intensity of the movement.
    — Jacqueline Andriakos, Health, 13 Mar. 2024

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