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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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2
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
Other experts say that, while larger studies are still needed, the new investigation suggests a promising add-on to existing preventive measures, especially for patients already relying on nasal sprays for allergy relief.
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Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 11 Sep. 2025
The Royals surged forward as Lucas Erceg tossed two innings of relief and Carlos Estévez slammed the door with his 39th save.
—Kansas City Star, 11 Sep. 2025
The changes could bring employees some relief, with reductions in multitasking between picking up orders and stocking shelves rebuilding employee morale.
—Dan Gingiss, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
The unusual endorsement stemmed from providing relief for the Colorado River.
—Nicole Nixon, Sacbee.com, 11 Sep. 2025
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Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 11 Sep. 2025
The Royals surged forward as Lucas Erceg tossed two innings of relief and Carlos Estévez slammed the door with his 39th save.
—Kansas City Star, 11 Sep. 2025
The changes could bring employees some relief, with reductions in multitasking between picking up orders and stocking shelves rebuilding employee morale.
—Dan Gingiss, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
The unusual endorsement stemmed from providing relief for the Colorado River.
—Nicole Nixon, Sacbee.com, 11 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for relief
Noun
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British voters who are angry with their government might find some small consolation in the fact that on their side of the Atlantic Ocean, ethical lapses can still carry a serious political price.—
Helen Lewis,
The Atlantic,
13 Sep. 2025
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Granted, that’s probably little consolation for the president right now.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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However, it wasn't positioned as a replacement for the Plus, but as the company exploring a new design trend.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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If White is recalled, a temporary replacement will be appointed by either county legislators or a judge until voters can elect a new county executive in November 2026.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Yet there’s a relaxed comfort to dinner in the airy concrete-floored loft, starting with the Taiwanese sausage that arrives as an early bite, wedged into homemade brioche like a tiny hot dog and plucked up between two fingers.—
The Bon Appétit Staff,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
12 Sep. 2025
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The finale offers no comfort of certainty.—
JP Mangalindan,
Time,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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While the movement has yet to gain traction on this side of the pond, Americans have needed little outside encouragement to get in on the secondhand shopping trend, both online, led by marketplaces like ThredUp and The Real Real, and in thrift stores.—
Pamela N. Danziger,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Pym was in need of encouragement.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The last 11 players on the pitch go into the huddle; the substitutes are not involved, making the circle smaller and ensuring players can hear.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
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The Sacramento River acted as a substitute for the Mississippi River.—
John Turton,
Sacbee.com,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Premiere dates drop without fanfare, entire seasons release at once, and cliffhangers have largely been replaced by bingeable story arcs.—
Marc Berman,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Is there a Super Mario Galaxy Movie release date?—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Those who enjoy the simplicity and ease of a hair serum will like Hers’s Minoxidil Solution.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
12 Sep. 2025
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But the ease of access to technological developments like AI and accessible technology like drones has further increased the threat level that these groups pose.—
Caitlin McFall,
FOXNews.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Relief.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relief. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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