as in relief
reduction of or freedom from pain
hoping a couple of aspirin would provide some alleviation of the pain in his shoulder
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Relevance
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Recent Examples of alleviation
Chinese diplomats and the foreign ministry say that their outreach in the region is aimed at building friendship and assisting countries with poverty alleviation, agricultural and economic development, and law and order.
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Didi Kirsten Tatlow,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
Lillian Wald, the founder of public health nursing, was also a champion of women’s suffrage, poverty alleviation, and racial equality.
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Patrick Smith,
STAT,
27 Jan. 2026
Didi Kirsten Tatlow,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
Lillian Wald, the founder of public health nursing, was also a champion of women’s suffrage, poverty alleviation, and racial equality.
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Patrick Smith,
STAT,
27 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for alleviation
relief
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The United Way of Broome County also launched an emergency relief fund for victims of the fire that has raised tens of thousands of dollars in donations.
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Seapuri's Scalpy Bubble Tonic is a lightweight foam that delivers a cooling burst of relief thanks to a soothing blend of cica, panthenol, and menthol, while salicylic acid helps dissolve excess oil, flakes, and residue that can leave the scalp feeling congested.
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“Alleviation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alleviation. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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