1
as in relief
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2
as in extenuation
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for palliation
Noun
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Higher temperatures are expected on Wednesday, before rain brings relief to some areas, according to The Associated Press.—
Megan Forrester,
ABC News,
1 July 2025 -
Recent studies highlight gaming as a powerful tool for stress relief, anxiety management and fostering social connections, particularly for younger generations who thrive in online environments.—
George Toh,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
Noun
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The spry assistance of stagehands, who not only move set pieces but help flesh out the world of the play, is a jaunty touch.—
Charles McNulty,
Los Angeles Times,
28 June 2025
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This bill puts the American people first by providing assistance to those in need while doing right by hardworking taxpayers.—
Brooke L. Rollins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 June 2025
Noun
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Preston sees Elsbeth being about a woman reinventing herself later in life while also seeking atonement.—
Alamin Yohannes,
EW.com,
6 June 2025
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The film received criticism from GLAAD and other groups for its trans representation, but its bold, bright, bizarre visions of identity and atonement will linger with viewers.—
Sara Netzley,
EW.com,
7 May 2025
Noun
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Garlic’s many health benefits include immunity support, soothing inflammation, and boosting collagen production.—
Alessandra Signorelli,
Vogue,
1 July 2025
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In the letter sent Friday, lawmakers expressed support of efforts to deport violent criminals, but told Trump that raids targeting criminals have resulted in fear among non-criminal migrants.—
Molly Gibbs,
Sacbee.com,
1 July 2025
Noun
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The National Taxpayer Advocate rightly urges the IRS to reduce identity theft case timelines but that, as with all other efforts in furtherance of accessibility and modernization, requires real capacity.—
Andrew Leahey,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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The prosecution, led by Bragg, theorized in court that the reimbursements were falsified in furtherance of a separate and unspecified crime — a move by prosecutors that critics said was legally creative, if not tenuous.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
11 June 2025
Noun
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Some of the posts include personal information, such as medical records, tax records, home addresses, and confessions of affairs.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
13 June 2025
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The pair tells their mothers about Charlie, saying that Gia was Brooks’s mouthpiece, and in their joint confession, Brooks turns to Gia and asks how to address the subject.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
11 June 2025
Noun
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Many of us are taking refuge in books, finding succor and perspective, beauty and truth, escape and connection.—
Donna Seaman
June 18,
Literary Hub,
18 June 2025
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The first is the attitude that in times of disaster, beauty is a form of succor.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
18 July 2024
Noun
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Taken without our consent, without payment, without even the courtesy of acknowledgment.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
28 June 2025
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Consent must be separate from other agreements and may not be bundled with terms of service or other privacy acknowledgments.—
Alonzo Martinez,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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“Palliation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/palliation. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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