1
as in to alleviate
to make more bearable or less severe
an ice pack will relieve the swelling
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in to rid
to set (a person or thing) free of something that encumbers
the bellhop relieved him of his luggage and led him to the elevator
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of relieve
The Blue Jackets didn’t seem to celebrate Saturday’s win so much as they were relieved by it.
—
Aaron Portzline, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
Treatment usually focuses on measures to relieve symptoms and improve quality of life.
—Carrie Madormo, Health, 18 Oct. 2025
The introduction of a functioning social-care system to relieve pressure on the National Health Service.
—Anand Menon, Time, 18 Oct. 2025
Cumin, coriander, and fennel are often used to help relieve gas and bloating.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 17 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for relieve
Aaron Portzline, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
Treatment usually focuses on measures to relieve symptoms and improve quality of life.
—Carrie Madormo, Health, 18 Oct. 2025
The introduction of a functioning social-care system to relieve pressure on the National Health Service.
—Anand Menon, Time, 18 Oct. 2025
Cumin, coriander, and fennel are often used to help relieve gas and bloating.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 17 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for relieve
Recent Examples of Synonyms for relieve
Verb
-
Research shows that people who acknowledge or apologize for rejection risk activating the rejectee’s ire, rather than alleviating hurt feelings.—
Anna Holmes,
The Atlantic,
20 Oct. 2025
-
All the while, opportunities for renewable energy development — which could quickly alleviate some of the pain from electric bills and electricity demand from new industry — are constricting across the state.—
Sophie Hartley,
IndyStar,
20 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
Her intervention comes amid concerns in the acting community about the creation of Norwood and how avatars like her could ultimately replace lower profile performers.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
18 Oct. 2025
-
Rbx Scuba Mock Neck Full-zip Jacket Looking for an in-flight layer to replace your old, beat-up sweatshirt?—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
When it was announced that Girls collaborators Jenni Konner and Bruce Eric Kaplan (both Jewish) had been hired as showrunners for Season 2, the news brought some hope that Konner’s perspective in particular would help to make these characters lovable.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
23 Oct. 2025
-
Cunha helped earn his start by reporting to Carrington a day before scheduled last week after returning from Japan with Brazil.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
Lightning looms as winds threaten to push the tower over, but somehow the rescue team frees him from the wreckage to safety.—
Bryan West,
Nashville Tennessean,
18 Oct. 2025
-
The organization, which relies almost entirely on donations and volunteer fosters, is also calling attention to the overcrowding at local shelters and encourages people to adopt or foster animals to free up space, so more animals like Xiao Mao can get help.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
In a superseding indictment, officials added drug charges against the trio for possession of LSD.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
20 Oct. 2025
-
The company’s parent, SGO Corporation, was included in a superseding indictment filed in Florida federal count on Thursday.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
16 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
Glacial water helps rebalance minerals, squalane restores suppleness, and olive leaf extract soothes redness and helps keep breakouts in check with its anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial properties.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
18 Oct. 2025
-
Pottery Barn’s outlet is filled with cozy fall quilts for every bed size and an array of seasonal hues, from soothing neutrals to dark statement colors.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
18 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
Cities and counties would also be able to apply for the grants to mitigate risk in their communities.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
-
While tariffs on trade partners across the world remain the subject of constant discussion and scrutiny both inside and outside government, the administration is reportedly taking quiet steps behind the scenes to mitigate their punishing impact on American companies and shoppers.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
21 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
Key Takeaways Cumin, coriander, and fennel may ease bloating and gas by supporting digestion.—
Stephanie Brown,
Verywell Health,
17 Oct. 2025
-
Meanwhile, worries about oversupply have pressured the oil market, with the price of Brent and WTI both at near five-month lows – potentially easing the inflation burden for Americans, if gas prices follow oil prices lower.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
17 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Relieve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relieve. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share