relieved 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of relievednext
as in relaxed

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relieved

2 of 2

verb

past tense of relieve
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
Adjective
But, significant players such as McCaffrey, Kittle, Evans and OT Trent Williams have reached the age when full seasons aren’t expected as much as greeted with a relieved exhale. — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2026 Neighbors are also extremely relieved to see the tree finally coming down. — Asal Rezaei, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
Verb
He’s probably just relieved to have finally optioned this thing after 17 years of trying. — Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 24 Oct. 2026 Sustained, severe blockages (hydronephrosis) can cause permanent injury if pressure isn’t relieved. — Md Published, Verywell Health, 23 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for relieved
Recent Examples of Synonyms for relieved
  1. relaxed
  2. alleviated
  3. freed
  4. replaced
  5. confident
  6. soothed
  7. cleared
  8. superseded
Adjective
  • Johnny Was, reimagines everyday dressing through expressive prints, rich colors, and intricate detailing combining Natori’s heritage in luxury intimate apparel with Johnny Was’s relaxed, bohemian sensibility.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 26 Oct. 2026
  • While their respective wardrobes might seem worlds apart, both share an appreciation for relaxed silhouettes and a certain devil-may-care attitude to getting dressed.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of relaxed
Verb
  • Around the same time, fears of a smaller Chinese crop brought about by an exceptionally hot summer in Xinjiang were alleviated by stronger-than-expected yields.
    — SJ Guest Editorial, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
  • There are no guarantees that polling’s troubles – and persistent popular skepticism about the dependability of election polls – will be alleviated anytime soon.
    — W. Joseph Campbell, The Conversation, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of alleviated
Verb
  • The amateur is freed from the pressures of exhibition and sale, but that might just as easily breed bitterness as happiness.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Cohen escaped to the United States in 1994; Sarraff was arrested in 1995 and spent nearly 20 years in a Cuban prison before being freed in a 2014 prisoner swap.
    — Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of freed
Verb
  • Butner recently installed a new hot water heater and dishwasher, and replaced the flooring in hopes of making the property more attractive.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Freeling replaced Moton after the veteran went down on Sunday.
    — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of replaced
Adjective
  • Both campaigns remain publicly confident, though neither has publicized any internal polling.
    — Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Every aspect of the shot felt natural, comfortable, confident.
    — Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of confident
Verb
  • The s and z sounds of cedar scent, soothed, breeze, petals, pads, crossed, shore, and small create a peaceful line of sound that mimics the smooth flow of a river.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 8 Oct. 2026
  • History was repeating, ancient bonds once damaged in war, silenced, and soothed in the quiet moments after.
    — Nicky Robertson, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of soothed
Verb
  • Traylor pointed to the mayor’s Inside Safe initiative, which cleared a long-standing homeless encampment on Western Avenue at 88th Street, not far from her home.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Boise High School students were evacuated after a bomb threat Friday morning, but police cleared the school by afternoon without finding a device.
    — Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of cleared
Verb
  • With the backing of a Republican supermajority, Taylor, who is white, pushed through half a dozen laws that superseded the power and priorities of local politicians.
    — Wendi C. Thomas, ProPublica, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Someone opening an old document might notice the date or author and realize the contents have been superseded.
    — Nick Burling, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of superseded

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