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
Small businesses like those who sell on Amazon Marketplace also will feel relief.
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Medora Lee, USA Today, 13 May 2025
Release a sigh of relief that the Qin missiles did not target your island, or one of your neighbors.
—Hazlitt, 13 May 2025
The package also provides tax relief for automobile shoppers with a temporary deduction of up to $10,000 on car loan interest, applying the benefit only for those vehicles where the final assembly occurred in the United States.
—Lisa Mascaro, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2025
Applying in other counties Similar tax relief programs are also in effect for older residents of Clay and Platte Counties.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 13 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for relief
Medora Lee, USA Today, 13 May 2025
Release a sigh of relief that the Qin missiles did not target your island, or one of your neighbors.
—Hazlitt, 13 May 2025
The package also provides tax relief for automobile shoppers with a temporary deduction of up to $10,000 on car loan interest, applying the benefit only for those vehicles where the final assembly occurred in the United States.
—Lisa Mascaro, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2025
Applying in other counties Similar tax relief programs are also in effect for older residents of Clay and Platte Counties.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 13 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for relief
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But at this time of year, with the Red Wings quickly running out of runway to snap an eight-year playoff drought, none of that was any consolation.—
Max Bultman,
New York Times,
26 Mar. 2025
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May the risen Christ, our hope, grant peace and consolation to the African peoples who are victims of violence and conflict, especially in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, in Sudan and South Sudan.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr.,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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The Broncos had four veteran players in for tryouts: Quarterback Ian Book — a former Payton draft pick in New Orleans and late replacement for Desmond Ridder — fullback Jack Colletto, running back Chris Evans and tight end Cole Fotheringham.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
10 May 2025
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His replacement, Anthony Banda, failed to stem a turning tide.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2025
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At this time, conversations with family members could take on a more serious tone, focused on creating comfort and stability, Aquarius.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
10 May 2025
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That interest ascends from a natural human longing for something beyond this world, beyond its material comforts, its suffering and pain, its assurance of death.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
10 May 2025
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While Mahomes was at Texas Tech, his then-head coach and now the current Washington Commanders offensive coordinator, Kliff Kingsbury, asked Romo to write Mahomes a letter of encouragement.—
Jeff Fedotin,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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His defensive improvements at third offer encouragement about his future.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
13 May 2025
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If used mindfully, AI can be part of a modern intimacy toolkit, if not leveraged as a substitute for human connection.—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
15 May 2025
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Days after the Ways and Means Committee released a draft version of the tax bill, followed by a substitute amendment, questions began to fly.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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The Anglin family is convinced that, despite the FBI’s release of hundreds of pages of documents in the case, the agency is still reluctant to discuss the full story.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
11 May 2025
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This looked like a man who has spent the season under pressure, worrying, his team not up to its usual standards, and all of that poured out in one moment of emotional release (top picture).—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
11 May 2025
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Final Verdict: Comfort That Fits the Way People Live Starting at $688, the Della Mini Split doesn’t aim to impress with extravagance, but by restoring ease to indoor environments.—
Jon Stojan,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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But there are versions of Linux that treat ease of use as a marquee feature.—
Justin Pot,
Wired News,
9 May 2025
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“Relief.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relief. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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