1
as in alleviated
to make more bearable or less severe
an ice pack will relieve the swelling
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2
as in rid
to set (a person or thing) free of something that encumbers
the bellhop relieved him of his luggage and led him to the elevator
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3
as in replaced
to take the place of
at daybreak a soldier arrived to relieve the one who had spent the night on guard duty
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as in relaxed
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Recent Examples of relieved
Seth Emerson, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2025
But, mainly, there were relieved expressions in the Dodgers’ clubhouse.
—Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 24 Aug. 2025
James Pearce, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
For the most part, I am relieved to be free from this responsibility.
—Literary Hub, 8 Oct. 2025
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Verb
Branch said one final time, then jumped into the air a few times before disappearing into a mass of teammates — exultant, relieved and … lucky.
—Seth Emerson, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2025
But, mainly, there were relieved expressions in the Dodgers’ clubhouse.
—Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 24 Aug. 2025
Adjective
When Isak went away with Sweden last month, Slot was relieved that national team manager Jon Dahl Tomasson resisted the temptation to throw him straight in and only gave him one brief cameo appearance.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
For the most part, I am relieved to be free from this responsibility.
—Literary Hub, 8 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for relieved
Verb
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Some were skeptical that the plan alleviated national-security concerns.—
Clare Malone,
New Yorker,
20 Sep. 2025
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That program has not alleviated concerns over postproduction deductions and, as of August, had not resolved any cases about that issue, the news organizations found.—
Jacob Orledge,
ProPublica,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The 18 runs plundered off one over was the most Jasprit Bumrah had ever conceded in Tests, leaving the bowler perplexed as he was replaced.—
Sam Dalling,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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When Topham left several weeks into the band’s practices, he was replaced by Clapton, who played with a bold, confident approach that won over London club attendees.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
7 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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A little retro and a little preppy, the V-neck collar and lapel details elevate the soft and relaxed look to something super chic.—
Nusrat Sultana,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Oct. 2025
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Available in 18 different colors, this combo includes a perfectly oversized hoodie and a pair of relaxed jogger sweatpants, complete with two side pockets and an adjustable drawstring waistband.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The production, which toured the country, made its debut just after the Civil War, when its pastoral setting and evocation of the Founding may have soothed audiences still scarred by sectional conflict.—
John Swansburg,
The Atlantic,
10 Oct. 2025
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The rift was short-lived, as their big feelings were soothed mere minutes into Monday's event.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
24 Sep. 2025
Verb
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That freed up nearly $19 million in cap space to retain players such as Rob Gronkowski.—
Sean Gentille,
New York Times,
8 Oct. 2025
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The pair were convicted of murdering Knox’s roommate, Meredith Kercher, who was killed in 2007 in Italy, and then freed on appeal after an eight-year, three-trial legal battle to prove their innocence.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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But Dodge’s position as Stein’s exclusive representative was shortly to be superseded.—
Via Scribner,
Literary Hub,
7 Oct. 2025
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The Articles of Confederation underpinned the first governing system set up for the new United States but was only in effect for less than a decade before the Constitution superseded it.—
Jared Gans,
The Hill,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Motorists who were driving on the freeway as the helicopter crashed left their cars and helped authorities pull the victims from the crash site.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
10 Oct. 2025
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Saka was key to this, playing deeper crosses to the back post, deliveries which helped turn a potential loss away to Chelsea into a draw in the October and a potential point at Brentford the following month into three.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025
Verb
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As tourists and locals began gathering at the scene, authorities cleared and blocked off the area to examine and recover the remains, according to Diario de Ibiza and The Sun.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
11 Oct. 2025
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With Taupaki bulldozing a path and anchoring the Bruins’ front, space cleared for Jaivian Thomas.—
Ira Gorawara,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
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“Relieved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relieved. Accessed 13 Oct. 2025.
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