as in easing
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1
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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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
Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 15 May 2026
An ability to track stress based on quantitative measurements could empower people to take stress-relieving actions with direct benefits to their health.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 14 May 2026
Hoby credits his experience relieving at Texas for positioning him well for the transition to the bullpen in pro ball.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
Downtown businesses deal with the aftermath of folks relieving themselves in bushes, doorways and other out of sight places at night.
—Michael Perkins, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 May 2026
Greek Yogurt Greek yogurt is an effective food for relieving muscle cramps.
—Oluseun Olufade, Verywell Health, 8 May 2026
If there are ways to invest the state funds that bring in wealth — and there are — this will reduce the debt while relieving burdensome taxes.
—Linh Tat, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
The Tiami mattress, now 35% off for Memorial Day, is a design-forward, luxury mattress that has cooling and pain-relieving properties.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 1 May 2026
Florida is also expected to face more above-average fire activity through at least June, when the summer’s rainy season ramps up to bring relieving downpours.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2026
Verb
Customers paid admission to destroy objects, and the experience became one where people could balance physically breaking things with mentally relieving stress.
—Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 15 May 2026
An ability to track stress based on quantitative measurements could empower people to take stress-relieving actions with direct benefits to their health.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 14 May 2026
Hoby credits his experience relieving at Texas for positioning him well for the transition to the bullpen in pro ball.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
Downtown businesses deal with the aftermath of folks relieving themselves in bushes, doorways and other out of sight places at night.
—Michael Perkins, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 May 2026
Greek Yogurt Greek yogurt is an effective food for relieving muscle cramps.
—Oluseun Olufade, Verywell Health, 8 May 2026
If there are ways to invest the state funds that bring in wealth — and there are — this will reduce the debt while relieving burdensome taxes.
—Linh Tat, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
The Tiami mattress, now 35% off for Memorial Day, is a design-forward, luxury mattress that has cooling and pain-relieving properties.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 1 May 2026
Florida is also expected to face more above-average fire activity through at least June, when the summer’s rainy season ramps up to bring relieving downpours.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for relieving
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Substantial relief at the pump will only begin to arrive if tanker traffic resumes in the Strait of Hormuz, alleviating a historic oil shortage, Krishnamoorti said.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
12 May 2026
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Like clockwork, the government filed a notice of appeal on the CIT decision Friday, alleviating any mystery as to its intent to seek an alternate outcome.—
Kate Nishimura,
Footwear News,
8 May 2026
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Ways to Get Rid of Weeds Between Pavers The best method for ridding your patio or stone path of weeds depends largely on the severity of the weed problem.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Apr. 2026
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During Blue Bloods' 14 seasons from 2010 until 2024, Wahlberg got some experience ridding himself of his Boston accent to play a Brooklynite.—
Brenton Blanchet,
PEOPLE,
22 Apr. 2026
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Ghia’s take on the XK140 was likely even faster, since its lightweight aluminum body—replacing the standard model’s steel shell—shaved as much as 220 pounds.—
Howard Walker,
Robb Report,
13 May 2026
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There’s no replacing a filmmakers perspective or authorship.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
13 May 2026
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Morton was critical in helping the Broncos reach their first-ever playoff appearance, ultimately getting them to Super Bowl XII during the 1977 campaign.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
12 May 2026
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Organic matter in milk can encourage microbial activity in garden beds, helping create a more balanced growing environment over time.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
11 May 2026
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That meant that Baker & Taylor took on some of these tasks, helping to speed up the process and freeing staff members to do other work.—
Adeel Hassan,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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But that moment in the sun came crashing down when the Russian tanks rolled into Prague in 1968, and while Karlovy Vary endured, its return to splendor was delayed until 1989, when the Iron Curtain fell, freeing the region from Moscow rules.—
Steven Gaydos,
Variety,
15 May 2026
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The day Riley spoke at Kaseya Center, Rozier was back in court, learning of superseding federal sports bribery and honest-services wire-fraud charges being planned.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
2 May 2026
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The superseding indictment said Birchmore was between 8 and 10 weeks pregnant with a baby boy.—
Neal Riley,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
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It can be used as a nightlight, glows in seven colors and features a selection of soothing soundscapes.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
8 May 2026
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Choose artwork for the walls with soothing landscapes, or use natural materials like wooden picture frames, cotton throws, or a simple houseplant.—
Michelle Mastro,
The Spruce,
7 May 2026
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Highs will reach the low to mid 80s before a cold front drops Tuesday night's lows back down, clearing the way for a cooler, quieter midweek.—
Ahmad Bajjey,
CBS News,
16 May 2026
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Meanwhile, about a kilometre away, workers began clearing debris from the old site of the primary-care center, making room for a permanent replacement.—
Clayton Dalton,
New Yorker,
15 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Relieving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relieving. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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