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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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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
As people across North Texas work to get their lights back on, rebook canceled trips and repair storm damage after this weekend’s winter storm, fraud experts warn that scammers are posing as utility companies, airlines and relief agencies to target people already dealing with disruptions.
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Dallas Morning News, 27 Jan. 2026
Doing so may lower the amount owed and can help unlock other relief options, such as payment plans or penalty relief.
—Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 27 Jan. 2026
However, after a sluggish 2025, there’s little evidence that 2026 will offer immediate relief for job seekers—especially if tariff policy and other economic headwinds remain unchanged.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 14 Jan. 2026
In an increasingly hostile regulatory environment, with a cooling economy and rising costs across the board, Colorado’s small businesses need relief, not another squeeze.
—Ryan Gonzalez, Denver Post, 13 Jan. 2026
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Dallas Morning News, 27 Jan. 2026
Doing so may lower the amount owed and can help unlock other relief options, such as payment plans or penalty relief.
—Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 27 Jan. 2026
However, after a sluggish 2025, there’s little evidence that 2026 will offer immediate relief for job seekers—especially if tariff policy and other economic headwinds remain unchanged.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 14 Jan. 2026
In an increasingly hostile regulatory environment, with a cooling economy and rising costs across the board, Colorado’s small businesses need relief, not another squeeze.
—Ryan Gonzalez, Denver Post, 13 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for relief
Noun
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To make the Olympics that way, though, by the appointment of a committee, felt like a consolation to him.—
Andrew Carter,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Jan. 2026
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By contrast, Barry got a consolation for the hosts, his third goal of the season, after Beto had also taken advantage of a Jack Grealish cross to signal brief comeback hopes.—
Greg O'Keeffe,
New York Times,
5 Jan. 2026
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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
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There was that that gave us comfort.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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Rebecca Loos, David Beckham's former assistant, is finding comfort in Brooklyn Beckham's explosive statement about the intimate details of their family feud.—
Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Punk’s response felt less like encouragement and more like a challenge.—
Rob Wolkenbrod,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Cathleen also acted as dance mistress by demonstrating the steps and helping James provide encouragement and brief explanations for a dance’s historical context.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
24 Jan. 2026
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That is the joint-highest number of goals scored by substitutes for a team in the division over the period with… Hurzeler’s Brighton.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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When CEOs treat financial advice as a substitute for judgment, leadership starts to erode, decisions slow down, and conviction weakens.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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The first lady, 55, also launched her own production company, Muse Films, ahead of the movie's release.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
30 Jan. 2026
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Washington County officials issued a shelter-in-place notice for the Langeloth neighborhood over concerns about a potential release of hydrogen peroxide into the air, although the notice has since been lifted.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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In a world optimized for ease, choosing to think may become a radical act.—
Rodger Dean Duncan,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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The seats are all-day comfortable, and the dashboard’s asymmetrical design is designed to focus everything towards the driver for ease of use on the go.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Relief.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relief. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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