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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 deep tissue massage relieves tension in my head, neck, and shoulders without any effort.
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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 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 technique relieves mechanical stress that could interfere with bonding.
—IEEE Spectrum, 11 Aug. 2024
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 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 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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Southwestern queso replaces the skillet beef and white skillet quesos, the restaurant chain said.—
Helena Wegner,
Miami Herald,
2 Oct. 2025
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Auburn replaces its entire starting five — and its head coach.—
CJ Moore,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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The rich, creamy formula hydrates skin deeply, soothes redness, and helps strengthen the skin's barrier, leaving everything feeling balanced.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
30 Sep. 2025
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Watching a room full of diners realize how they’re supposed to eat that really soothes the soul.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
19 Sep. 2025
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This novel approach frees up internal space, allowing for a higher concentration of active cathode materials — nickel, cobalt, and aluminum — within the same battery volume.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Sep. 2025
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More broadly, Dash argues that backing for-profit companies can still be an engine for societal change, such as his investment in the health tech company Abridge, which frees up doctors’ time by eliminating menial tasks.—
Leo Schwartz,
Fortune,
18 Sep. 2025
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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,
3 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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If Tylenol eases a pregnant woman’s severe headache, then preeclampsia is generally not the cause.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Sep. 2025
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The two-minute clip eases audiences into the documentary's unique visual approach, which tells its story almost entirely through 911 calls and footage culled from body cameras worn by police officers.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
24 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Working up a sweat also clears my mind like nothing else.—
Millie Peartree,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 Oct. 2025
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Milan City Council passed a vote approving the sale of San Siro to Inter and Milan on Tuesday, which clears the path for the construction of a new stadium on the site.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Plus, the high-quality protein in lean chicken helps to repair tissue and muscle.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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Dog day care provides a safe environment that helps establish a consistent routine.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Relieves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relieves. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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