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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
The truth is, real relief comes from understanding your rights and choosing a solution that actually works for your financial situation.
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Charles T. Almond Iii,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
The cold front will bring relief from the heat starting Friday, June 26, and will become even more noticeable going into the weekend as highs return to below average by late-June standards.
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Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
The scope of that economic relief is still raising questions.
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Shannon K. Kingston,
ABC News,
23 June 2026
Being a wedding guest is hard work, but has always left me with a profound sense of relief.
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Bobby Finger
june 16,
Literary Hub,
16 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for relief
Charles T. Almond Iii,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
The cold front will bring relief from the heat starting Friday, June 26, and will become even more noticeable going into the weekend as highs return to below average by late-June standards.
—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
The scope of that economic relief is still raising questions.
—
Shannon K. Kingston,
ABC News,
23 June 2026
Being a wedding guest is hard work, but has always left me with a profound sense of relief.
—
Bobby Finger
june 16,
Literary Hub,
16 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for relief
Recent Examples of Synonyms for relief
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Hemingway, who championed self-mastery, gave the old fisherman in his novella exactly one consolation out there alone in the Gulf Stream, the thought of the great DiMaggio, who did everything perfectly even with the bone spur in his heel.
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Elijah Just scored an 84th-minute consolation but there was still time for Romelu Lukaku and Alexis Saelemaekers to extend Belgium’s lead.
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Emmet Sheehan is not pitching for his major-league job at the moment, largely because River Ryan’s latest injury has removed Sheehan’s biggest replacement from the board.
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Huel offers nutritionally complete protein shakes as meal replacements.
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The chili brings the comfort-food feel, while the red link gives it a little more kick and personality than your regular dog.
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Plus, the 100 percent cotton fabric provides cooling comfort and airflow, while remaining luxuriously soft and cozy.
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To his family, Clive was Dad and Granddaddy, the steady presence at the center of our lives, the source of wisdom, strength, encouragement, and unconditional love.
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Moreover, what moves women forward is action rather than encouragement.
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Koulibaly misjudged a clearance and goalkeeper Edouard Mendy was unable to keep out substitute Marcus Pedersen’s rasping shot to give Norway the lead close to halftime.
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Goldman Sachs recently highlighted this complexity by describing AI as both a complement and a substitute for labor depending upon the nature of the work involved.
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The release of the new batch of episodes almost perfectly coincides with an exceptionally rainy, stormy and destructive year for Chicago and Illinois as a whole.
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The wire seals certify a vessel had either been decontaminated and inspected for invasive species or was last launched in the Lake Tahoe basin, agency officials said in a news release.
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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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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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Made from washable silk for easy maintenance, these pants come in seven colors and can be dressed up or down with ease.
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Aquarius January 20 – February 18 When effort meets reinvention, small tweaks unlock ease.
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“Relief.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relief. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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