reliever

noun

re·​liev·​er ri-ˈlē-vər How to pronounce reliever (audio)
: 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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And after struggling as a rookie starter, Roki Sasaki has looked sharper as a reliever since recently returning from a right shoulder injury. Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 30 Sep. 2025 One, reliever Brock Stewart, will miss the postseason entirely due to shoulder surgery. Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025 In some cases, caffeine is made synthetically, as is the case for different types of products, including pain relievers, medicines, and beverages such as energy drinks. Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 30 Sep. 2025 Andrew Friedman spent – uncharacteristically – heavily on relievers last winter, signing Tanner Scott for four years and $72 million, Kirby Yates for one year and $13 million and giving Blake Treinen a two-year, $22 million contract extension. Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 30 Sep. 2025 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 3 Oct. 2025.

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