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as in alleviating
to make more bearable or less severe
an ice pack will relieve the swelling
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2
as in ridding
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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3
as in replacing
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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as in easing
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Recent Examples of relieving
Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 15 Sep. 2025
This process may help your mouth hold onto moisture, possibly preventing or relieving dry mouth.
—Lauren O'Connor, Health, 11 Sep. 2025
FurHaven Calming Cuddler Donut Pet Bed A fluffy bed that surrounds your dog with warmth can be great for relieving anxiety and calming down a nervous pet.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2025
But although hospital at home programs have proved effective over the past five years—reducing stress for patients, relieving pressure on busy health care systems and posting quality care outcomes—their future fate lies in legislators' hands.
—Alexis Kayser, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
In addition to their pressure-relieving features, these mats add an aesthetic touch to your kitchen thanks to their soft fabric surface that boasts pretty designs and patterns.
—Taylor Lane, Flow Space, 9 Sep. 2025
It’s made of seven layers, including five types of memory foam that provide pressure-relieving, contouring support.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 4 Sep. 2025
While relieving himself in the bathroom, a 100-pound bale of marijuana came crashing through the roof into the room the man had just left.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2025
Indeed, the risks are similar to those associated with an alternative method of relieving ear pressure, called ear candling.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Commissioner Gary West made the motion to accept the new land use designation, relieving Josh‘s of its itinerant status despite the business being a fixture in town since the 1990s.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 15 Sep. 2025
This process may help your mouth hold onto moisture, possibly preventing or relieving dry mouth.
—Lauren O'Connor, Health, 11 Sep. 2025
FurHaven Calming Cuddler Donut Pet Bed A fluffy bed that surrounds your dog with warmth can be great for relieving anxiety and calming down a nervous pet.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2025
But although hospital at home programs have proved effective over the past five years—reducing stress for patients, relieving pressure on busy health care systems and posting quality care outcomes—their future fate lies in legislators' hands.
—Alexis Kayser, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
In addition to their pressure-relieving features, these mats add an aesthetic touch to your kitchen thanks to their soft fabric surface that boasts pretty designs and patterns.
—Taylor Lane, Flow Space, 9 Sep. 2025
It’s made of seven layers, including five types of memory foam that provide pressure-relieving, contouring support.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 4 Sep. 2025
While relieving himself in the bathroom, a 100-pound bale of marijuana came crashing through the roof into the room the man had just left.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2025
Indeed, the risks are similar to those associated with an alternative method of relieving ear pressure, called ear candling.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for relieving
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Third, the letter writer and her family might want to consider engaging a geriatric care manager who could help them to identify supplementary services and connections in the local community that could go at least some way to alleviating her isolation.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Mercury News,
10 Sep. 2025
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Third, something the letter writer and her family might want to consider engaging a geriatric care manager who could help them to identify supplementary services and connections in the local community that could go at least some way to alleviating her isolation.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Denver Post,
10 Sep. 2025
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After seeing how her husband was ridding Buddah of all the mud in his fur, Treasure couldn't resist capturing a video and sharing it on TikTok (@treasuregrill).—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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But simultaneously preserving Patagonia’s independence and ridding the Chouinard and his family of their wealth would necessitate a creative approach to the handling of the company’s equity.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
9 Sep. 2025
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If the filter needs replacing, wipe or vacuum the slats to remove pet hair and dust buildup.—
Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott,
Southern Living,
12 Sep. 2025
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Technology that opens up new avenues meets the hype in a way that AI replacing baby investment bankers or advertising studios just doesn’t.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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With vessels built today expected to operate for decades, how is Wärtsilä helping shipowners design and retrofit ships that can stay competitive and compliant through a fast-moving energy transition?—
Michaila Byrne,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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Existing portfolio companies include Swap Commerce in the UK, which is helping e-commerce companies tackle resource inefficiencies, Cloover, a German financing company in the renewable energy sector, and Dawnguard, a Dutch cyber security specialist.—
David Prosser,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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This keeps your presence consistent while freeing you from daily distractions and unhelpful comparisons.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Safety tips for solo travel Traveling by yourself can feel hugely freeing.—
Lucy Handley,
CNBC,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Federal prosecutors subsequently issued a superseding indictment charging them with 27 counts.—
Flint McColgan,
Boston Herald,
12 Sep. 2025
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This is despite Israeli actions long superseding the targeting of Hamas.—
Esther Brito Ruiz,
The Conversation,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Adding oils or a warm soak can increase sensitivity and make the experience both soothing and arousing.—
Essence,
Essence,
11 Sep. 2025
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Colleagues described a popular chaplain with nicknames for the tiny patients and soothing words for their bleary-eyed parents.—
Hannah Allam,
ProPublica,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Perhaps the most gratifying aspect of the investigation for the detectives was clearing Leslie's husband of any involvement in the murder.—
Claire Lempert,
ABC News,
12 Sep. 2025
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A couple-hundred miles east and 180 years earlier, in 1795, an Ontario farmer named John McIntosh came upon a couple dozen apple trees while clearing brush on his property.—
Mark Dent,
HubSpot,
12 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Relieving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relieving. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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