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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
This helps water flow as the ice melts and relieves pressure, reducing the risk of the pipe bursting.
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Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 23 Jan. 2026
But Aestura’s AtoBarrier365 Cream Mist isn’t your average spritz; the 2025 Best of Beauty Award winner delivers an ultrafine cloud of ceramide-rich hydration that helps reinforce your skin’s barrier and relieves midday tightness or dryness on the fly.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 23 Jan. 2026
With Medi-Cal costs rising and nursing home capacity strained, PACE relieves stress on the elder care system and budget.
—Janice Grandi, Mercury News, 24 Dec. 2025
His termination for cause, a designation that relieves Michigan of the obligation to pay him, could lead to a breach of contract and defamation lawsuit.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 11 Dec. 2025
Aerlang Mini Massage Gun This quiet and compact massage gun relieves aches, pains, and tensions on the go.
—Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 27 Nov. 2025
This 3-in-1 formula nourishes good gut bacteria, supports healthy gut microflora, relieves occasional constipation and abdominal discomfort and supports immune function through the gut.
—Adam Mills, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2025
Adding the after-dinner activities described above to your holidays not only relieves bloating and sluggishness but also promotes a healthy, balanced approach to enjoying the season.
—Dana Santas, CNN Money, 21 Nov. 2025
Sheet masks, which promise to make our skin look glowy and dewy (as opposed to a simple moisturizer, which relieves the itchiness and discomfort of dry skin), just add to the noise.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 20 Nov. 2025
Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 23 Jan. 2026
But Aestura’s AtoBarrier365 Cream Mist isn’t your average spritz; the 2025 Best of Beauty Award winner delivers an ultrafine cloud of ceramide-rich hydration that helps reinforce your skin’s barrier and relieves midday tightness or dryness on the fly.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 23 Jan. 2026
With Medi-Cal costs rising and nursing home capacity strained, PACE relieves stress on the elder care system and budget.
—Janice Grandi, Mercury News, 24 Dec. 2025
His termination for cause, a designation that relieves Michigan of the obligation to pay him, could lead to a breach of contract and defamation lawsuit.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 11 Dec. 2025
Aerlang Mini Massage Gun This quiet and compact massage gun relieves aches, pains, and tensions on the go.
—Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 27 Nov. 2025
This 3-in-1 formula nourishes good gut bacteria, supports healthy gut microflora, relieves occasional constipation and abdominal discomfort and supports immune function through the gut.
—Adam Mills, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2025
Adding the after-dinner activities described above to your holidays not only relieves bloating and sluggishness but also promotes a healthy, balanced approach to enjoying the season.
—Dana Santas, CNN Money, 21 Nov. 2025
Sheet masks, which promise to make our skin look glowy and dewy (as opposed to a simple moisturizer, which relieves the itchiness and discomfort of dry skin), just add to the noise.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 20 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for relieves
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Similarly, having a closed kitchen alleviates some of the pressure of reducing visual clutter.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Jan. 2026
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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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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
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Whittingham replaces former head coach Sherrone Moore, who was fired in December after two seasons.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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When institutions operate in a constant state of decay, crisis management replaces strategic planning, and long-term reform becomes impossible.—
Walter Pavlo,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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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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Satisfying those needs frees the mind up for other work.—
Serenity Gibbons,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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That move frees up a ton of formerly idle deposits for lending on everything from car loans to data centers.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
28 Jan. 2026
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In its complaint, the administration argues that federal law — specifically, the Mineral Leasing Act and the Federal Land and Policy Management Act — supersedes SB 1137, and asks that the court declare the state law unconstitutional and prevent it from being enforced.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Jan. 2026
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This action supersedes any prior notices which may have been received related to grant termination.—
James Folta,
Literary Hub,
5 Dec. 2025
Verb
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The storm will taper off Sunday night as the storm responsible for the winter storm slowly eases northeast away from our area.—
Cutter Martin,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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As winter rain eases, the city fills with blossoms—cherry trees along Tom McCall Waterfront Park bloom in late March and early April, followed by tulips (the Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival in nearby Woodburn is a great detour) and roses (of course, don't miss the International Rose Test Garden).—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Jan. 2026
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Brayden exits the competition circuit temporarily but returns after the Russo Rink is sold to Voltage, a professional skating organization that absorbs the facility and clears the family’s debt.—
Isabella Wandermurem,
Time,
22 Jan. 2026
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Some places will experience wait times for debris and downed tree removal, according to Laurie Reid, the city arborist whose landscape management division clears roads during storms.—
Nick Sullivan,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Relieves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relieves. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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