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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
Sanchez has not been immune to errors, but his shot-stopping has been key to Chelsea and Liam Rosenior’s exit relieves some of the questions about his ability on the ball.
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Cerys Jones, New York Times, 21 May 2026
The hope is that the device relieves enough pressure on the lungs and heart to give them some time to recover.
—Thomas Adamson, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
Alcohol relieves social inhibition.
—Jonathan Avery, STAT, 11 May 2026
This measure also relieves pressure on the broader state budget by leaving more funds available for priorities like Medicaid, behavioral health, infrastructure, and public safety.
—Kevin Vick, Denver Post, 26 Apr. 2026
The programming is designed for all fitness levels and also relieves tension, reduces stress and supports hormonal and metabolic health.
—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
Cerys Jones, New York Times, 21 May 2026
The hope is that the device relieves enough pressure on the lungs and heart to give them some time to recover.
—Thomas Adamson, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
Alcohol relieves social inhibition.
—Jonathan Avery, STAT, 11 May 2026
This measure also relieves pressure on the broader state budget by leaving more funds available for priorities like Medicaid, behavioral health, infrastructure, and public safety.
—Kevin Vick, Denver Post, 26 Apr. 2026
The programming is designed for all fitness levels and also relieves tension, reduces stress and supports hormonal and metabolic health.
—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
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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Their body care kit gets to the root of smooth skin with a trio of products including a pre-sluff bar that rids it of lotions and oils, a washable textured mitt that sloughs off dead cells and a eucalyptus-scented body lotion that loads it with hydration while making your bathroom smell like a spa.—
Jackie Fields,
PEOPLE,
1 June 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
Verb
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Bas Jan Ader replaces Jason Bourne.—
Erika Landström,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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Back-channeling replaces direct escalation.—
Adrienne Down Coulson,
Fortune,
2 June 2026
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Though more popular for your skin, when applied to your scalp and strands, the ingredient sloughs off buildup, soothes irritation, reduces dandruff, and controls oil production.—
Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
29 May 2026
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Apply that same logic to pimple patches, and you’re left with an acne sticker that soothes redness and inflammation, and removes impurities overnight.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
26 May 2026
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Giving people autonomy strengthens their judgment, builds trust and frees the leader to lead at a higher level.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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This approach not only offers better value, but also frees up evenings for more casual, spontaneous meals, whether that’s tapas in Spain or aperitivo in Italy.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
28 May 2026
Verb
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Just change a natural language prompt that generally supersedes everything else.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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At the end of the day, the power of the federal government supersedes all power, state power local power.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
20 May 2026
Verb
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There is no explanation that eases the pain, no statement that can fully capture the grief so many in our community are experiencing.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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The Mandarin Grand Rooms perch between the 30th and 36th floors like a tranquil retreat in the sky; the frenetic financial district eases down below and, on cloudless days, Mount Fuji glistens in the distance.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
Verb
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The ruling clears the way for Alabama and other states to continue with the method and is a setback for critics who hoped a fuller examination of Alabama’s protocol would halt its use.—
Kim Chandler,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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Gabriel and Saliba complement each other brilliantly; while one scraps, blocks and clears, the other sweeps, covers and builds with the ball.—
Sarah Shephard,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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“Relieves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relieves. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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