1
as in relief
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Relevance
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2
as in extenuation
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for palliation
Noun
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Afghanistan The Trump administration terminated a form of humanitarian relief for nearly 12,000 Afghan nationals living in the US this week.—
Jade Walker,
CNN Money,
14 May 2025 -
The evolution of Spain’s television landscape could offer partial relief.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
14 May 2025
Noun
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These organizations provide critical services, including support for human trafficking survivors, shelter for families escaping domestic violence, and financial assistance to women facing breast cancer.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 May 2025
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There were several bills in the state House and Senate providing financial assistance to charter schools, now referred to as schools of hope.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
11 May 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
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Speaking with Kandi Burruss on The Morning Hustle, the two reflected on the moment they were pulled to the side for the Brooklyn rapper’s atonement.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
2 May 2025
Noun
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Ewing criticized Stothert’s support for President Donald Trump and turning the local race into a referendum on the national Republican platform.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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For eligible families with children under specific income thresholds, the Child Tax Credit provides support for necessary daily expenses.—
Matt Robison,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 May 2025
Noun
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Those who knowingly place human lives at grave risk in furtherance of such crimes must be held fully accountable.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 May 2025
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Funding is being allocated in a new direction in furtherance of the Administration’s agenda.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
5 May 2025
Noun
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In the following months, Fred confessed – then recanted his confession – to several of the murders at different moments in the investigation.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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An alleged confession on Instagram After weeks laying groundwork, prosecutor Kristine Bradley introduced an Instagram exchange between Melly and a man known as Peezy Gambino.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
12 May 2025
Noun
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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
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But those in the teetotaling crowd still looking to partake in Power Hour might find some succor in the rise of another high-end bar trend: the nonalcoholic cocktail list.—
Jane Thier,
Fortune,
3 Oct. 2024
Noun
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Ask Them to Tell You Their Stories This lack of acknowledgment underscores a broader societal discomfort with sustained mourning.—
Rebecca Soffer,
Time,
10 May 2025
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To echo Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle’s recent acknowledgments, Mayor Woods in particular notes that solutions must include a structural rethink of our tax system so that stability and fairness are not at odds.—
Nathaniel George Booker,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2025
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“Palliation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/palliation. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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