relief

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Recent Examples of relief Hilma’s soothing relief capsules address digestive issues like bloating, gas, and upset stomach using natural ingredients like fennel and peppermint—two botanicals renowned for bloat relief. Brianna Peters, Vogue, 30 June 2025 The Senate bill as now drafted would allocate funding for rural hospital relief over five years in increments of $10 billion for two years, $2 billion for two years, then $1 billion. Alexander Bolton, The Hill, 30 June 2025 On Saturday, a Ministry spokesperson said China stands in firm opposition to any trade agreements made with the U.S. that could threaten its interests in exchange for relief from sweeping duties. Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 30 June 2025 The fashionably late arrival of oxygen may sound like a planetary sigh of relief. Laura Poppick, Rolling Stone, 30 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for relief
Recent Examples of Synonyms for relief
Noun
  • And while Boca could not quite hang on for a point, there may be some consolation in having scored the goal of the tournament so far.
    Jack Lang, New York Times, 21 June 2025
  • The consolation for Ortiz was getting into the Masters next year.
    Doug Ferguson, Los Angeles Times, 16 June 2025
Noun
  • Kepler’s in-house replacement would be Justin Crawford, the 21-year-old outfield prospect who is slashing .332/.408/.435 with 26 steals at Triple A.
    Anthony Stitt, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
  • With Thuney’s departure, his replacement likely will be either Mike Caliendo or Kingsley Suamataia.
    Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 26 June 2025
Noun
  • Additionally, the flattering skort features an adjustable waistband for even more comfort.
    Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 27 June 2025
  • Recent Results and Performances Denmark qualified for the Euros with relative comfort, but their most recent Nations League campaign was more topsy-turvy.
    Neel Shelat, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
Noun
  • While some commenters noted the mistake, many offered support and encouragement.
    Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 June 2025
  • However, Bird only came out in 2017, after the encouragement of Rapinoe.
    Grace Jordan-Weinstein, People.com, 20 June 2025
Noun
  • The information provided here is not legal advice and does not purport to be a substitute for advice of counsel on any specific matter.
    Wen Xie, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
  • Charlie Tasker, a 19-year-old right-back with a strong work ethic who gets up and down the pitch, was an unused substitute in five of Brighton’s Premier League games in April before injuries affected his chances of further involvement.
    Andy Naylor, New York Times, 30 June 2025
Noun
  • Students also followed a strict daily schedule and resided in the very same barracks as the USMA cadets, according to a news release.
    News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 June 2025
  • One person is dead following a fatal crash involving three vehicles in Independence on Friday, according to a news release from Independence Police Department Sgt.
    Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 28 June 2025
Noun
  • Delivery and ease of assembly were also considered because no parent has extra time to deal with confusing instructions.
    Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 26 June 2025
  • Strong brand love, while nice, can’t replace operational ease, and that feel-good sentiment doesn’t always result in sales that stick for the long haul.
    Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025

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“Relief.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relief. Accessed 7 Jul. 2025.

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