A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

EASED

Thu, 24 Jul '25
Softened
Sat, 24 May '25
Let up
Mon, 5 Feb '24
Moved smoothly
Thu, 11 Jan '24
Alleviated
Fri, 11 Aug '23
Entered a state of détente, say
Sun, 30 Oct '22
Gradually slid (into)