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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
Still, analysts have expressed relief that Meta is finally out of the gate, with more models presumably on the way.
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Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 28 Apr. 2026
Through debt relief or other means, there are ways to regain control of your finances and potentially reduce or stop garnishment altogether.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
Brewer recalled feeling relief after getting her prescription refilled.
—Andrew Jones, NPR, 28 Apr. 2026
Reflecting on the outcome of the sentencing, Ceco framed it as both relief and a countdown clock.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for relief
Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 28 Apr. 2026
Through debt relief or other means, there are ways to regain control of your finances and potentially reduce or stop garnishment altogether.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
Brewer recalled feeling relief after getting her prescription refilled.
—Andrew Jones, NPR, 28 Apr. 2026
Reflecting on the outcome of the sentencing, Ceco framed it as both relief and a countdown clock.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for relief
Recent Examples of Synonyms for relief
Noun
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In the annual Chowda Cup, Gus Greene registered a hat trick and added an assist, as Cohasset pulled away for a 9-4 victory over Scituate during a consolation match.—
Brian Roach,
Boston Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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The top three vote-getters will receive $40,000, $33,000, and $25,000 respectively, while the remaining three finalists will each receive $5,000 consolation grants — totaling $113,000 disbursed.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Instead, as Quick reported, Dundon has already been canvassing the basketball world for Splitter’s possible replacement while clearly not caring about the awful optics.—
Sam Amick,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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The replacement was made possible by the generous donation of an anonymous person, done in honor of his history-loving deceased wife.—
Janet Kusterer,
Baltimore Sun,
26 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Sometimes in comfort; other times in warning.—
Lizzie Johnson,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2026
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Despite the losses and ongoing uncertainty, Hunter finds comfort in the fact her family made it out alive.—
Ryan Brennan
April 24,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In the aftermath, Pollard’s inbox filled with criticisms, encouragement and recommendations.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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Arizona’s rapid low-density residential development sprawl is driven by its rabid encouragement of ever more population growth.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The substitute looks up and sends a shot crashing against the post from a tight angle.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
28 Apr. 2026
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In 2025, the CMS Fraud Defense Operations Center stopped nearly $185 million in improper payments to suspect providers billing for skin substitutes.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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But that letter, and the date it was sent, raised questions about recent court filings by the city attorney’s office in a case filed by the First Amendment Coalition seeking the release of all video footage and other records related to the police use of force against Evans.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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More notable still, perhaps, is the fact that calling for the release of the Epstein files has seemed to cut across the myriad divisions rending the Democratic Party.—
Jon Allsop,
New Yorker,
24 Apr. 2026
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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.—
Didi Kirsten Tatlow,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
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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.—
Patrick Smith,
STAT,
27 Jan. 2026
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On Wednesday, Reiten had her first Gotham press conference, appearing all smiles and seeming at ease.—
Melanie Anzidei,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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Public areas are thoughtfully designed for ease of movement, and staff are quick to offer assistance when needed.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Relief.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relief. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
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