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as in alleviates
to make more bearable or less severe
an ice pack will relieve the swelling
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as in rids
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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as in replaces
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 relieves
The programming is designed for all fitness levels and also relieves tension, reduces stress and supports hormonal and metabolic health.
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Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 20 Apr. 2026
The Deep Sleep Superblend of lavender, chamomile and vetivert relieves stress, supporting relaxation and promoting restful sleep.
—ABC News, 18 Apr. 2026
The system of competitive advantage also relieves professors from making judgments about the quality of work the students who receive therapy provide.
—Richard E. Vatz, Baltimore Sun, 15 Apr. 2026
This relieves the compaction that occurs during the summer.
—Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 10 Apr. 2026
This relieves lower back pressure and helps the spine settle into its natural curve.
—Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Apr. 2026
This reduces swelling and temporarily relieves congestion.
—Jessica Swirble, Verywell Health, 7 Apr. 2026
Rhoades said that the process relieves stress for the pregnant mother.
—Matthew Geiger, Denver Post, 21 Mar. 2026
Alex Yearwood relieves Canalichio.
—Caleb Yum, Austin American Statesman, 17 Mar. 2026
Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 20 Apr. 2026
The Deep Sleep Superblend of lavender, chamomile and vetivert relieves stress, supporting relaxation and promoting restful sleep.
—ABC News, 18 Apr. 2026
The system of competitive advantage also relieves professors from making judgments about the quality of work the students who receive therapy provide.
—Richard E. Vatz, Baltimore Sun, 15 Apr. 2026
This relieves the compaction that occurs during the summer.
—Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 10 Apr. 2026
This relieves lower back pressure and helps the spine settle into its natural curve.
—Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Apr. 2026
This reduces swelling and temporarily relieves congestion.
—Jessica Swirble, Verywell Health, 7 Apr. 2026
Rhoades said that the process relieves stress for the pregnant mother.
—Matthew Geiger, Denver Post, 21 Mar. 2026
Alex Yearwood relieves Canalichio.
—Caleb Yum, Austin American Statesman, 17 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for relieves
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Seasoned party-planners say that striving to create meaningful interactions instead of for perfection alleviates some of the stress of hosting.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 Apr. 2026
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Accessible, affordable childcare alleviates poverty, prevents homelessness, improves employer productivity and retention, increases the tax base, supports small businesses and keeps young families in our communities.—
Susan Ellenberg,
Mercury News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Trading out of the first round also rids the 49ers of having a first-round pick with a fifth-year option.—
Jerry McDonald,
Mercury News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Sleep rids the brain of toxins and affects the lungs and energy.—
Helen Dennis,
Daily News,
4 Apr. 2026
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The AQRe Project replaces this outdated model with a digital blockchain system that provides real-time traceability.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
27 Apr. 2026
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Remi replaces that process with satellite imagery and LIDAR (light detection and ranging), which together map the geometry, pitch, and surface area of a roof without anyone setting foot on the property.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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If that wasn’t enough convincing for you, this mist also protects hair against heat up to 450 degrees Fahrenheit and soothes your scalp with Lactobacillus ferment.—
Sarah Felbin,
Allure,
26 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, arrowroot extract adds volume, aloe vera extract adds a bit of shine (to prevent chalkiness and dullness), and celery root extract soothes the scalp.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
8 Apr. 2026
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As with the separation of Qnity from DuPont , spinning off a strong asset frees it to trade as a pure-play, drawing in new investors and often resulting in a higher valuation.—
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CNBC,
23 Apr. 2026
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Eliminating the cab opens up 360-degree sensor coverage across cameras, LiDAR, and radar, and frees payload capacity.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
21 Apr. 2026
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Industry associations frame the career as one with enviable job security, given the ever-increasing need for nurses that supersedes economic downturns.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
23 Apr. 2026
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The first principle, affording everybody equal basic rights and liberties, supersedes everything else and should be anchored in the nation’s constitution.—
George G. Szpiro,
Big Think,
9 Apr. 2026
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The pace eases around May 18, when Venus and Jupiter come together in Cancer and travel side-by-side through early June.—
Steph Koyfman,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Apr. 2026
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The change, signed by Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, does not legalize marijuana federally but eases some regulations.—
David A. Graham,
The Atlantic,
23 Apr. 2026
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Start with one smart career adjustment that creates space and clears the path forward.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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While the probe ending today likely clears the path for Warsh's candidacy to make it out of committee, Tillis has not made an official statement since the inquiry was dropped.—
Davis Giangiulio,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Relieves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relieves. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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