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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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 Dodgers’ bevy of starting pitching options afforded them the luxury of moving Sheehan into relief to paper over some of their relief issues.
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Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Barlow came on in relief of Hunter Greene and struck out four in 1 2/3 innings.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 2 Oct. 2025
His attorneys filed a motion for postconviction relief in Manitowoc County Circuit Court in August 2009.
—Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 1 Oct. 2025
With its combination of simplicity, stability, and cost-efficiency, the kirigami parachute may soon find its place in both relief missions and advanced aerospace tests.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2025
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Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Barlow came on in relief of Hunter Greene and struck out four in 1 2/3 innings.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 2 Oct. 2025
His attorneys filed a motion for postconviction relief in Manitowoc County Circuit Court in August 2009.
—Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 1 Oct. 2025
With its combination of simplicity, stability, and cost-efficiency, the kirigami parachute may soon find its place in both relief missions and advanced aerospace tests.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for relief
Noun
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Sheen says he was disappointed but took the loss in stride, especially after Sophia Loren kissed him on the cheek as a consolation.—
Gillian Telling,
PEOPLE,
17 Sep. 2025
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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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Even where bans are in place, the chemicals produced as replacements can be just as harmful, if not more so, Trasande said.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
7 Oct. 2025
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The news comes in the wake of the departure of Paramount’s global marketing and distribution boss Marc Weinstock and the imminent arrival of his replacement, former Warner Bros and Universal marketing czar Josh Goldstine.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
7 Oct. 2025
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Everyone just wants to have empathy and comfort for our families that were impacted.—
John Wisely,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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With the launch of shoes, the designer has added comfort to that list.—
Laird Borrelli-Persson,
Vogue,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The recent sighting provided encouragement to conservationists.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
6 Oct. 2025
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Redd offered encouragement and resources, including money for a hotel room.—
Essence,
Essence,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Messi played Allende through again one minute later for a close-range finish that reestablished the Herons’ two-goal lead, and Alba capped the scoring in the 63rd minute after receiving a pass down the left from substitute Telasco Segovia.—
Franco Panizo,
Miami Herald,
5 Oct. 2025
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Material World is a weekly roundup of innovations and ideas within the materials sector, covering news from emerging biomaterials and alternative leathers to sustainable substitutes and future-proof fibers.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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As Jays fans, tucked in the last rows of the upper bowl, stood in anticipation, Yesavage reached up to them with his high release point and sent splitters, fastballs and sliders by the Yankees.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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One of the conditions of his release is that Arfsten commit no new crimes.—
Erik S. Hanley,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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This article is the fourth in a five-part series on the power of strength training to relieve pain and create ease in movement.—
Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
2 Oct. 2025
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But as the months have passed, Juni has stopped stashing food, loves to nap, and seems so much more at ease.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Relief.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relief. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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