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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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Pain relievers like Tylenol and Ibuprofen. Cody Godwin, USA Today, 25 Nov. 2025 Philadelphia could take a chance on Phillips with the hope that the veteran reliever returns to the field in time for a potential playoff run. Shaun McAvoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Nov. 2025 The recent prop bet scandal involving Cleveland reliever Emanuel Clase? Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 22 Nov. 2025 Since-released reliever Woo-Suk Go, who is owed $500,000 on a buyout. Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 21 Nov. 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 30 Nov. 2025.

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