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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
Ten million dollars is already committed for Hurricane Melissa efforts that will mobilize cargo planes and relief containers of aid to stricken areas.
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Terry Ward, AFAR Media, 30 Oct. 2025
Cuba has maintained relief partnerships with other countries.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025
The campaigna standstill between state legislators and Governor Mike DeWine property tax relief to homeowners struggling with significantly higher bills following the pandemic.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
The Sacramento Food Bank supplies about 200 hunger relief partners across the county.
—Cathie Anderson, Sacbee.com, 30 Oct. 2025
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Terry Ward, AFAR Media, 30 Oct. 2025
Cuba has maintained relief partnerships with other countries.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025
The campaigna standstill between state legislators and Governor Mike DeWine property tax relief to homeowners struggling with significantly higher bills following the pandemic.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
The Sacramento Food Bank supplies about 200 hunger relief partners across the county.
—Cathie Anderson, Sacbee.com, 30 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for relief
Noun
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Lesley Ugochukwu has headed in both his big chances too, opening the scoring against Leeds United over the weekend and scoring a consolation against Aston Villa in early October.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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Maybe that’s a kind of self-consolation, but thinking that way brings me peace.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Several names have been floated as possible replacements for Kelly in Baton Rouge.—
Matt Audilet,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Oct. 2025
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After undergoing multiple hip surgeries, including a total replacement, his fiancée was largely absent.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The boot features a black leather upper with a platform-style 2-inch heel, providing a height boost without compromising comfort, and a lug sole that’s suitable for icy terrain.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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Quince Flowknit Mid-Rise Jogger The Quince pants are crafted from a blend of recycled polyester and spandex, which is quick-drying, moisture-wicking, and stretchy for ultimate comfort while traveling.—
Destinee Scott,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Many social media users responded with their personal experiences and words of encouragement for Leila.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Oct. 2025
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There were other signs of encouragement, like Diouf and Crysencio Summerville’s left-wing partnership, plus Freddie Potts’ solid cameo appearance.—
Roshane Thomas,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In Normal, Odenkirk plays an unassuming substitute sheriff with a troubled past who, after moving to a small, sleepy town, responds to a bank robbery and unknowingly uncovers something far more explosive.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
24 Oct. 2025
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Do not take this as a substitute for sitting down with someone in a white coat to tell you what’s what.—
Quispe López,
Them.,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Tabor and Sheriff Jay Cantrell both said the new quarantine space, along with other spaces being added for medical care, the intake and release of detainees, and court proceedings may allow the sheriff's office to open some areas to new programming.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
3 Nov. 2025
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Its efficiency and responsiveness enable the robot to operate safely and autonomously in dynamic industrial environments, as per the release.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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These trips are typically two to five days, and take place close to home to minimize travel time and maximize ease.—
Jim Augerinos,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Oct. 2025
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As a result, Farrell has now become one of our most versatile actors, able to switch genres and types with seeming ease.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Relief.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relief. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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