as in easing
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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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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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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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Recent Examples of relieving
Christine Mai-Duc,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
According to a statement by BMW, the task required high precision, speed, and consistency while relieving workers of physically demanding operations.
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Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
26 June 2026
Per Bloom’s website, the bite-sized gummies pack green superfoods, vitamins, minerals, probiotics and fiber aimed at relieving bloating and supporting gut health.
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Samantha Agate,
Sacbee.com,
24 June 2026
Some of the best cooling mattresses on this list stand out because of edge control, motion isolation, and pressure-relieving qualities.
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Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
24 June 2026
Corlys orders his men to thread the rocky Dragonstone pass at low tide, even relieving the helmsman of the ship’s wheel at the crucial moment.
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Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
22 June 2026
Occular offense The doctors acknowledged that percussive massage therapy may be helpful for some soft tissues, like muscles, with the vibrations possibly relieving pain, improving blood flow, and promoting relaxation.
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Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
22 June 2026
An orthopedic surgeon evaluated Parias and also provided a physical therapy referral, according to DHS, though by May his pain was still not relieving.
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Ximena Bustillo,
NPR,
20 June 2026
Numerous foods possess anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving properties that can support joint health.
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Lana Barhum,
Verywell Health,
12 June 2026
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Healthcare economists say giving people access to preventive healthcare saves taxpayers money in the long run by keeping the workforce healthy and relieving pressure on an overburdened system.
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Christine Mai-Duc,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
According to a statement by BMW, the task required high precision, speed, and consistency while relieving workers of physically demanding operations.
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Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
26 June 2026
Per Bloom’s website, the bite-sized gummies pack green superfoods, vitamins, minerals, probiotics and fiber aimed at relieving bloating and supporting gut health.
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Samantha Agate,
Sacbee.com,
24 June 2026
Some of the best cooling mattresses on this list stand out because of edge control, motion isolation, and pressure-relieving qualities.
—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
24 June 2026
Corlys orders his men to thread the rocky Dragonstone pass at low tide, even relieving the helmsman of the ship’s wheel at the crucial moment.
—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
22 June 2026
Occular offense The doctors acknowledged that percussive massage therapy may be helpful for some soft tissues, like muscles, with the vibrations possibly relieving pain, improving blood flow, and promoting relaxation.
—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
22 June 2026
An orthopedic surgeon evaluated Parias and also provided a physical therapy referral, according to DHS, though by May his pain was still not relieving.
—
Ximena Bustillo,
NPR,
20 June 2026
Numerous foods possess anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving properties that can support joint health.
—
Lana Barhum,
Verywell Health,
12 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for relieving
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And right now, the Eric Dane story isn’t much helping.
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The owner and lessee will bear the responsibility of clearing the debris and alleviating some of the effects of the fire and its aftermath, Moore said, including looking for ways to mitigate debris flowing out of the warehouse, and the smell emitted by the rotting food.
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So, resources like financial planning, credit building and debt management assistance can potentially unlock additional productivity by alleviating employee financial stress.
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After the Battle of the Alamo, the Mexican army ransacked the site and salvaged all the leftover artillery for future military use, ridding the battleground of most of its weaponry.
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Sun-Dry and Air-Out Sokolowski's number one go-to for ridding sheets of stale smells is hanging them either outside or in bright outdoor spaces.
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Trump staged the June 24 event to kick off the Great American State Fair, replacing a concert series that fell apart when multiple musicians canceled, some citing concerns about politics.
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There were doubts as to whether Saliba, 22, could handle replacing Koné in the starting 11 despite the fact that Saliba scored against Qatar minutes after coming on for his injured teammate.
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Better yet, soothing ingredients like chamomile flower water and hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid keep skin feeling comfortable, so your complexion looks fresh—not overly matte.
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The hummingbird rain chain creates a soothing soundtrack on rainy days and makes a beautiful addition to a front porch.
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ChatGPT offers practical tools to streamline hiring busywork, freeing recruiters for crucial decisions.
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Harvard’s research confirms that AI liberates managers from coordination and relay tasks, freeing them for judgment, contextual intelligence, and human connection that no system can replicate.
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That charge — misprision of a felony — was filed in a superseding information Alvarez pleaded to, which followed the original indictment.
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The Afghan national accused of carrying out a deadly ambush-style shooting targeting National Guard members near the White House pleaded not guilty Tuesday to all charges in a 17-count federal superseding indictment.
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Oil prices extended declines on Friday as more tankers exited the Strait of Hormuz, easing supply concerns.
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In France, temperatures were easing as the peak of the heat wave was starting to pass in some parts of the country.
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“Relieving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relieving. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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