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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 engine restarts as soon as the driver relieves pressure from the brake.
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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 partnership relieves overcrowding at the shelter, which has recently seen an uptick in the average length of stay before getting adopted, said shelter spokesperson Jen Smieja.
—Jr Radcliffe, Journal Sentinel, 26 Dec. 2024
The steamers use clean, natural ingredients offering aromatherapy that relieves congestion, allergies, and stress.
—Veronica Booth, Rolling Stone, 20 Dec. 2024
Start with the Scalp Revival Shampoo, an exfoliating cleanser that busts buildup and relieves scalp flaking.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 29 Nov. 2024
The technique relieves mechanical stress that could interfere with bonding.
—IEEE Spectrum, 11 Aug. 2024
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 partnership relieves overcrowding at the shelter, which has recently seen an uptick in the average length of stay before getting adopted, said shelter spokesperson Jen Smieja.
—Jr Radcliffe, Journal Sentinel, 26 Dec. 2024
The steamers use clean, natural ingredients offering aromatherapy that relieves congestion, allergies, and stress.
—Veronica Booth, Rolling Stone, 20 Dec. 2024
Start with the Scalp Revival Shampoo, an exfoliating cleanser that busts buildup and relieves scalp flaking.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 29 Nov. 2024
The technique relieves mechanical stress that could interfere with bonding.
—IEEE Spectrum, 11 Aug. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for relieves
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Gaming laptops, especially those with larger screens, tend to be bulky, but the Slim alleviates some of that.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
8 Sep. 2025
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There are occasional flashbacks to his childhood, as well as moments out-of-time, where Kafka finds himself in the modern-day Czech republic, but none of this alleviates the pacing doldrums of a conventional biopic.—
Sam Bodrojan,
IndieWire,
5 Sep. 2025
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Now ready for pre-sale, the Sync Oven and Sync Air Fryer exemplify an idea beyond a kitchen tool, one that replaces hesitation with clarity and guesswork with certainty.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Leaders must pair intelligence with intention, ensuring AI augments humanity, not replaces it.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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DermaVantage moisturizing lotion soothes and moisturizes dry, sensitive skin.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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Fulton & Roark Fulton & Rourke deodorant not only comes in a huge variety of the brand’s elevated scents, but also contains aloe barbadensis leaf extract, which soothes and hydrates irritated skin.—
Kristen Philipkoski,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Letting go of the urge to justify decisions frees up time, sharpens focus and models decisiveness.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Advocates say Guard support frees federal agents to focus on core enforcement tasks.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Modifications to gravity, which add additional parameters but have failed to create a consistent picture that supersedes general relativity.—
Ethan Siegel,
Big Think,
28 Aug. 2025
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In his book-length study, Transcendental Style in Film, Paul Schrader argues that for a film in the transcendental style, form supersedes content.—
Roy Scranton
August 20,
Literary Hub,
20 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The heat will stick around, with low to mid-90s expected Sunday and into early next week before the worst of it finally eases.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
10 Sep. 2025
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Slack in the jobs market eases some of the Fed's concerns about fueling inflation with a rate cut.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Literally seconds later… the fog clears and the army rolls in to save the day.—
James Grebey,
Time,
12 Sep. 2025
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The London market clears an average 20 million ounces in daily trade, according to the WGC — but the trade body's outlook for digital gold goes even further.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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About Nassau Street Partners Nassau Street Partners is a modern capital advisory firm that helps companies and sponsors raise $1 million to $50 million from global family offices, strategic investors, and high-net-worth individuals.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Salmon Salmon is rich in omega-3 and vitamin D, and helps to stimulate collagen production within the skin.—
Alessandra Signorelli,
Vogue,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Relieves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relieves. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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