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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So far this offseason, the Angels have added four free agent relievers on one-year deals, totaling just below $13 million. Sam Blum, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026 He’s been both a starter and a reliever and could be used as a long reliever or perhaps as an opener should the Rockies decide to use that strategy. Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 7 Jan. 2026 That group includes Dodgers reliever Edgardo Henriquez, a Venezuelan native who was pitching for La Tiburones de la Guaira in Caracas, the Venezuelan capitol. Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 6 Jan. 2026 Continue reading … DOSAGE DILEMMA – Common pain relievers may raise heart disease and stroke risk. FOXNews.com, 6 Jan. 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 10 Jan. 2026.

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