as in relaxed
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1
as in alleviated
to make more bearable or less severe
an ice pack will relieve the swelling
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2
as in 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
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3
as in replaced
to take the place of
at daybreak a soldier arrived to relieve the one who had spent the night on guard duty
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Recent Examples of relieved
wendy Wisner, Parents, 19 Sep. 2025
Branch said one final time, then jumped into the air a few times before disappearing into a mass of teammates — exultant, relieved and … lucky.
—Seth Emerson, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2025
Jan Goldsmith, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Oct. 2025
When a federal judge’s temporary restraining order blocked the RIFs on May 9, Joanna was relieved.
—Gloria Liu, Outside Online, 22 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
Many parents feel relieved that their child felt comfortable sharing such personal news with them.
—wendy Wisner, Parents, 19 Sep. 2025
Branch said one final time, then jumped into the air a few times before disappearing into a mass of teammates — exultant, relieved and … lucky.
—Seth Emerson, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2025
Verb
So, Collins was initially relieved to hear from the doctor that her ankle was cleared.
—Jan Goldsmith, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Oct. 2025
When a federal judge’s temporary restraining order blocked the RIFs on May 9, Joanna was relieved.
—Gloria Liu, Outside Online, 22 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for relieved
Adjective
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This picturesque lakeside destination is increasingly attracting affluent foreign buyers, drawn by the stunning natural beauty and newly relaxed Golden Visa program.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
5 Nov. 2025
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The city’s relaxed building regulations and abundance of oceanfront lots have fueled a boom in construction, and that vertical growth has led João Pessoa to host some of Brazil’s most impressive rooftop bars and pools.—
Aaron Randolph,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has alleviated the pain of losing Durant many seasons ago by turning into the best player in the league, winning not only the NBA MVP Award last year, but also earning the honor of Finals MVP.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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For a while, this was alleviated by trying to help police with their investigations, corresponding with her father, and working with organizations meant to help victims of violent and high profile crimes.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
11 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The plaintiffs, which include third-place finisher Oscar Alejandro, argue that Frank Carollo should be removed from the runoff ballot and replaced by Alejandro, who would face off against second-place finisher Rolando Escalona, who netted 17% of the vote.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
10 Nov. 2025
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Cutforth replaced Madsen for the rest of the game, ending the night 14-of-29 for 106 yards, a touchdown and two interceptions.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
10 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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If Purdy is still unable to take the field in Week 10, the 49ers are confident that Jones can continue his solid play at the quarterback position.—
Matt Audilet,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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Both Mason and Green are confident the race will be called quickly for Sheffield, who has been a frontrunner in the race.—
Dana Afana,
Freep.com,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The thick cream is gentle enough for daily use, and my normally dry skin feels immediately calm and soothed.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
5 Nov. 2025
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When Tennessee attempted to claw back with a touchdown early in the second half, Simpson soothed any stress, engineering a nine-play, 99-yard drive capped by an 11-yard touchdown pass to Rico Scott.—
Ira Gorawara,
New York Times,
19 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Once she is freed, Dek discover the robot is missing her bottom half.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
4 Nov. 2025
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And, of course, Amherst had freed Black people, and I was told that there were Black people who were working for the family outside of the house, in the fields and gardens.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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In March 1943, an order from the adjutant general’s office superseded this directive.—
Time,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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But Dodge’s position as Stein’s exclusive representative was shortly to be superseded.—
Via Scribner,
Literary Hub,
7 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Sante is phlegmatic when asked if Substack is doing anything strictly new.—
Emma Alpern,
Vulture,
2 July 2025
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Capper struck me as phlegmatic about the power of the supermarkets.—
Sam Knight,
The New Yorker,
4 May 2024
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“Relieved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relieved. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.
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