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
Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 9 Feb. 2026
Ginger has the strongest research for relieving nausea, especially from pregnancy, motion sickness, surgery, and chemotherapy.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 9 Feb. 2026
More and more, large language models are relieving people of the burden of reading and writing, in school and at work but also in group chats and email exchanges with friends.
—Dan Brooks, The Atlantic, 3 Feb. 2026
The medications, aimed at relieving the fluid in his chest, weren't cutting it due to the advanced stage of his condition.
—Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 3 Feb. 2026
Above those words was a video of a masked vandal adding a scatological element to the billboard, a suggestion that the first lady — ad shown in the ad — is relieving herself on an American flag.
—Eve Batey, Vanity Fair, 31 Jan. 2026
Its hundreds of pressure points help stimulate circulation, relieving tension and loosening muscles.
—Deanna Pai, Vogue, 29 Jan. 2026
According to scientific research, many mushrooms have stress-relieving, adaptogenic qualities that may help the mind and body handle daily pressures more effectively, Goodwin adds.
—Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Nicholas Deml, a former commissioner of the Vermont Department of Corrections from November 2021 until August 2025, will begin oversight of the jail complex, relieving New York City and Mayor Mamdani of local control.
—Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 27 Jan. 2026
Verb
Patriots quarterback Drake Maye, who received a pain-relieving injection in his throwing shoulder before the game, was sacked six times and had three turnovers in the 29-13 loss.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 9 Feb. 2026
Ginger has the strongest research for relieving nausea, especially from pregnancy, motion sickness, surgery, and chemotherapy.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 9 Feb. 2026
More and more, large language models are relieving people of the burden of reading and writing, in school and at work but also in group chats and email exchanges with friends.
—Dan Brooks, The Atlantic, 3 Feb. 2026
The medications, aimed at relieving the fluid in his chest, weren't cutting it due to the advanced stage of his condition.
—Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 3 Feb. 2026
Above those words was a video of a masked vandal adding a scatological element to the billboard, a suggestion that the first lady — ad shown in the ad — is relieving herself on an American flag.
—Eve Batey, Vanity Fair, 31 Jan. 2026
Its hundreds of pressure points help stimulate circulation, relieving tension and loosening muscles.
—Deanna Pai, Vogue, 29 Jan. 2026
According to scientific research, many mushrooms have stress-relieving, adaptogenic qualities that may help the mind and body handle daily pressures more effectively, Goodwin adds.
—Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Nicholas Deml, a former commissioner of the Vermont Department of Corrections from November 2021 until August 2025, will begin oversight of the jail complex, relieving New York City and Mayor Mamdani of local control.
—Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 27 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for relieving
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Oil prices dipped on Tuesday on signs that talks between the US and Iran are alleviating the risk of supply disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz, even as the US continues to ramp up pressure on Russia’s oil exports.—
Tim McDonnell,
semafor.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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Ninety-three miles of new highway lanes are planned for our freeways, with the goal of alleviating congestion.—
Chris Roberts,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Feb. 2026
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The enduring scent of burning garbage, used as one of the sole means of ridding neighborhoods of their trash.—
Ruth Jean-Marie,
Time,
3 Feb. 2026
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Instead, under that framing, the fault lay with the governor of Minnesota and the mayor of Minneapolis for not ridding their streets of immigrants without legal status to remain in the United States.—
John C. Moritz,
Austin American Statesman,
1 Feb. 2026
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Let the cushion air dry completely before replacing the cover.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
18 Feb. 2026
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While more attacking and midfield options are always nice, Orlando’s real problem lies in replacing key defenders who departed in the offseason.—
Kyle Foley,
The Orlando Sentinel,
18 Feb. 2026
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Defenseman Max Ludwar orchestrated the attack with three assists, helping Chelmsford take a 4-1 win over Medford in the 35th Annual Ed Cahoon Cup.—
Tyler McManus,
Boston Herald,
17 Feb. 2026
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Pippa Middleton and her older sister Kate Middleton are famously close—and Pippa was there for Kate during one of the most difficult times in her life, playing a pivotal role in helping the Princess of Wales during her cancer journey.—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
16 Feb. 2026
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Aljorna was able to slip out of his jacket, freeing himself from the agent’s grasp, and ran to his cousin, Goetz said.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
15 Feb. 2026
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The lights in the hallways are on, freeing the staff from the need to shuffle around with flashlights.—
Simon Shuster,
The Atlantic,
12 Feb. 2026
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No new charges were in the superseding indictment unsealed on Friday, as prosecutors charged a third individual with serving as a middleman between bettors and Clase.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 Feb. 2026
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In October, authorities filed a superseding indictment against 21-year-old Baron Cain Martin of Arizona, accusing him of membership in 764 and other groups and exploiting children – including a 13-year-old girl who carved swastikas into her body at his direction.—
Curt Devine,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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In perhaps the film’s most striking move, this central drama won’t just leave you in need of soothing, but will provide the necessary comfort too — not unlike the way Amanda slowly comes to view Martin as a vital piece of the puzzle that is, or once was, her mother.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
17 Feb. 2026
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Seen as an extension of the green drenching trend—where homeowners layer greens like compact conifers, ferns, evergreen shrubs, and vines to create a lush atmosphere—this garden design also provides a soothing backdrop.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
16 Feb. 2026
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Those workers will focus on repairing broken lights, hardening lights to prevent copper wire theft and clearing the backlog of deferred cases.—
Melissa Gomez,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2026
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The player who reaches the bottom fastest while clearing each gate wins that heat.—
Ramon Padilla,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Relieving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relieving. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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