reliever

noun

re·​liev·​er ri-ˈlē-vər How to pronounce reliever (audio)
Synonyms of relievernext
: one that relieves
especially : relief pitcher

Examples of reliever in a Sentence

pain relievers like aspirin and ibuprofen Exercise is a good stress reliever.
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How Fitness Reduces Stress and Rewires Brain Chemistry The biological case for exercise as a stress reliever is straightforward. Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 June 2026 Busch wasn’t fooled when San Francisco Giants lefty reliever Erik Miller hung a 1-1 slider over the plate in the fifth inning. Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 13 June 2026 Then, on Thursday, news surfaced that the team also cut ties with a veteran reliever who was pitching for their Triple-A affiliate. Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026 Herrera and Jordan Walker had back-to-back home runs off reliever Justin Lawrence that broke a seventh-inning tie, and Jordan followed with a three-run shot against Travis Adams. CBS News, 13 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for reliever

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of reliever was in the 15th century

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“Reliever.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reliever. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.

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