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as in consolation
a feeling of ease from grief or trouble
my coworkers' kind words gave me some relief from the grief that I was feeling upon the death of my partner
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as in replacement
a person or thing that takes the place of another
I can't go home from my nursing shift until my relief shows up to take over
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as in comfort
reduction of or freedom from pain
the aspirin gave him some relief from the headache
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Recent Examples of relief
Blackburn has been limited to only six outings this season, throwing five scoreless innings in a start against the Los Angeles Dodgers in June, before two disastrous outings in relief.
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Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 3 Aug. 2025
They were then allowed to engage in their compulsive behavior (e.g., hand washing) before finally sitting in relief after performing the compulsion.
—New Atlas, 3 Aug. 2025
Bliss interrupted the pin attempt to rectify the mistake, a sigh of relief for Bliss.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 3 Aug. 2025
Friday marked a day of equal parts relief and reckoning for the Red Sox.
—Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2025
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Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 3 Aug. 2025
They were then allowed to engage in their compulsive behavior (e.g., hand washing) before finally sitting in relief after performing the compulsion.
—New Atlas, 3 Aug. 2025
Bliss interrupted the pin attempt to rectify the mistake, a sigh of relief for Bliss.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 3 Aug. 2025
Friday marked a day of equal parts relief and reckoning for the Red Sox.
—Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for relief
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While Allianz has indicated that its own computer systems were not hacked, that is of no consolation to the victims of this data breach as the personal information its customers and others had provided to Allianz was still readily compromised.—
Steve Weisman,
Forbes.com,
10 Aug. 2025
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But the finding was no consolation to animal-rights activists, who freshly condemned New York City’s carriage horse industry after Lady’s death.—
Nicholas Williams,
New York Daily News,
10 Aug. 2025
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Jhon Arias and David Moller Wolfe profile as direct replacements for Cunha and Ait-Nouri, and Fer Lopez is a talented player too.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
14 Aug. 2025
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Perfect Size and Burn Time: At a standard size, the candle provides ample burn time to keep the Halloween spirit glowing throughout the season without the hassle of frequent replacements.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Aug. 2025
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Our goal here has always been to maintain an engine that keeps rolling and keeps providing a high-quality comfort sitcom.—
Trey Williams,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Aug. 2025
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Stay cool with clothing: Select lightweight and loose-fitting outfits for enhanced comfort.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
14 Aug. 2025
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Ideas are met with encouragement, ambition is recognized rather than questioned, and growth feels limitless.—
Rachelle Rutherford,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Both documents were filed under seal, so not released to the public, and followed encouragement from the judge presiding over the case to investigate likely violations of the court’s gag order.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
5 Aug. 2025
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The information provided by Diversified, LLC should not be a substitute for consulting a qualified tax advisor, accountant, or other professional concerning the application of tax law or an individual tax situation.—
Andrew Rosen,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Keep in mind that supplements are not a substitute for healthy eating, and more is not always better.—
Patricia Weiser,
Verywell Health,
7 Aug. 2025
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And 110 East fit the bill with 250 workspaces and its’ 11th floor event space, according to a news release.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Aug. 2025
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Beer, wine and cocktails from Pollyanna Brewing and other local St. Charles breweries will be sold in addition to food being provided by a variety of vendors, including 4D’s BBQ food truck, Duke’s Northwoods and Kimmer’s Ice Cream, the release said.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Aug. 2025
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Aim for a coarse to medium-coarse grind that’s as uniform as possible for ease of filtering.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Aug. 2025
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But ease of access doesn’t compensate for lack of value.—
David James,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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“Relief.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relief. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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