1
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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3
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
But whenever something landed, there was that overwhelming sense of relief.
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Clayton Davis, Variety, 9 Jan. 2026
Some more relief is on the way for Regional Rail commuters.
—Tom Dougherty, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
So this was a bit of a relief for Neon on that Cannes-debuting film.
—Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 9 Jan. 2026
After years of trying to oust Maduro democratically, many of us are finding our relief increasingly complicated at this time.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2026
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Clayton Davis, Variety, 9 Jan. 2026
Some more relief is on the way for Regional Rail commuters.
—Tom Dougherty, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
So this was a bit of a relief for Neon on that Cannes-debuting film.
—Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 9 Jan. 2026
After years of trying to oust Maduro democratically, many of us are finding our relief increasingly complicated at this time.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for relief
Noun
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Gorst’s 2nd place finish still came with the consolation of a $50,000 payday.—
Jeremy Herb,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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Keith Cormican drew some consolation from not having to leave Bruce’s body in the cold river, unclaimed.—
Jamie Thompson,
The Atlantic,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The recruitment of a permanent replacement for Mitchell is just beginning and may take much of 2026 to complete.—
Shomik Mukherjee,
Mercury News,
8 Jan. 2026
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The company now provides hydro jetting, sewer repair and replacement, trenchless repairs, water damage cleanup services, and water filtration and softening systems.—
Alexander Coolidge,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Now the number one new release of Amazon’s travel pillows, it’s crafted from high-density memory foam that provides 360-degree comfort.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Jan. 2026
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Flooring company Anderson Tuftex is seeing a resurgence in plush carpeting for bedrooms, stairs, hallways, and living rooms, where plush carpets add texture and warmth while increasing acoustic comfort by reducing sound.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Her brother shaved his head alongside her, while friends organized care packages, drove her to sessions and offered constant encouragement.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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The chatbot repeatedly offered Nelson doting messages and constant encouragement, Turner-Scott claimed.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The France midfielder signed from Lyon in the summer has been eased into his Premier League career after a two-month injury layoff, with Guardiola using him mostly as an impact substitute since returning to action in mid-October.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Private-sector sources, including the university’s sentiment survey, provide a partial substitute amid the blackout.—
Bloomberg News,
Boston Herald,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The findings suggest that the ice is 20 and 23 km deep at the north-pole with an average of 25 to 28 km globally – slightly deeper than previous estimates obtained using other remote sensing and modeling techniques, as per the release.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Nov. 2025
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Freakier Friday actors Haley Hudson, Manny Jacinto and Sophia Hammons are a terrific trio at Break Room 86 in Los Angeles, while celebrating the upcoming release of the film on Disney+.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
9 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Designed to bridge the gap between automotive ease and aerospace innovation, the vehicle targets consumers looking for adventure rather than just urban commuting.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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The knit top offered the familiar ease of an oversized tee with the warmth and polish of a sweater, a mix that feels both cozy and refined.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Relief.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relief. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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