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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
That thick sole relieves pressure and pain, especially pain associated with conditions like plantar fasciitis.
—
Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 8 Oct. 2025
This deep tissue massage relieves tension in my head, neck, and shoulders without any effort.
—Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 27 Sep. 2025
This mechanism decreases the effect of prostaglandins and relieves pain and inflammation.
—Jessica Swirble, Verywell Health, 23 Sep. 2025
The engine restarts as soon as the driver relieves pressure from the brake.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2025
That relieves the burden on the central network, which lowers the risk of blackouts and congestion.
—Ken Silverstein, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
This lavender version relieves muscle tension, soothes aches and softens skin while relaxing your mind in fragrant floral steam.
—Jené Luciani Sena , Caitlyn Martyn
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Another important factor is if a jacket limits mobility or gets in the way when the dog relieves itself.
—Madison Yauger, People.com, 3 Jan. 2025
The technique relieves mechanical stress that could interfere with bonding.
—IEEE Spectrum, 11 Aug. 2024
Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 8 Oct. 2025
This deep tissue massage relieves tension in my head, neck, and shoulders without any effort.
—Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 27 Sep. 2025
This mechanism decreases the effect of prostaglandins and relieves pain and inflammation.
—Jessica Swirble, Verywell Health, 23 Sep. 2025
The engine restarts as soon as the driver relieves pressure from the brake.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2025
That relieves the burden on the central network, which lowers the risk of blackouts and congestion.
—Ken Silverstein, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
This lavender version relieves muscle tension, soothes aches and softens skin while relaxing your mind in fragrant floral steam.
—Jené Luciani Sena , Caitlyn Martyn
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Another important factor is if a jacket limits mobility or gets in the way when the dog relieves itself.
—Madison Yauger, People.com, 3 Jan. 2025
The technique relieves mechanical stress that could interfere with bonding.
—IEEE Spectrum, 11 Aug. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for relieves
Verb
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Unrivaled alleviates the need for that by allowing players to remain stateside in a competitive league.—
Michael Butler,
Miami Herald,
5 Jan. 2026
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As with many treatments that involve the brain, there are theories about how the device alleviates depression, but little certainty, says Wilkinson.—
Emily Kay Votruba,
EverydayHealth.com,
15 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Perhaps because tomato juice is nutritious, packed with vitamins and antioxidants, and the spiciness can induce a sweat, which, as people like to believe, rids the body of poisons.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
Denver Post,
28 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Despite his level-headedness, Mike is mightily discontent with the low-wattage gigs that are arranged for him by, of all people, his dentist (Fisher Stevens), who soon replaces that absent tooth.—
Peter Tonguette,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
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Landis replaces KevinWallace, who retired in December after 40 seasons as a head coach in Kentucky.—
Rich Barak,
Louisville Courier Journal,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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This gentle glycolic serum has salicylic acid (which exfoliates), and raspberry fruit extract (which soothes skin and protects it from free radicals).—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
25 Dec. 2025
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Best of all, this product instantly soothes and improves the skin’s texture and tone.—
Tatayana Yomary,
Essence,
19 Dec. 2025
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Inter Miami is paying a $2 million transfer fee to get Ayala, who signed with Portland under the U22 Initiative, which allows clubs to sign lucrative contracts for young prospects at a reduced salary roster cost, which frees up salary cap space.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
7 Jan. 2026
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The move most likely frees up Cooper to spend more time with the offense as a whole.—
Matt Murschel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The grand jury indictment supersedes the criminal complaint and allows the criminal case to skip the preliminary hearing phase and move toward a trial.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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So the longevity of her dream somehow supersedes Julia’s dream?—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Listening first eases tension and helps plans click into place.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
8 Jan. 2026
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However, some people find that lemon water eases bloating.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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That said, until Watson either clears medical tests and the Browns open his 21-day window, or the team commits to giving Sanders meaningful snaps, the Browns’ future at quarterback remains uncertain.—
Rowan Fisher-Shotton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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The fine print — including how spend will be audited, whether marketing and postproduction count, and when the first targets kick in — will be finalized once the bill clears Parliament.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Relieves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relieves. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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