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
Austin Turner, CBS News, 24 May 2026
Firefighters have found a potential crack that may be relieving pressure inside a massive tank filled with a toxic chemical, a development an official described as a step in the right direction, as thousands remain under evacuation orders due to the threat of an explosion.
—Nina Giraldo, CNN Money, 24 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, 21 May 2026
Forbes Travel Guide Recommended Banyan Tree Club & Spa Seoul focuses on a full-body reset with tension-relieving massage and hydrating wraps.
—Melinda Sheckells, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
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
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
Several unhoused people are arrested each month for relieving themselves in public.
—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
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Efforts to stop a California industrial disaster were set on a potentially promising new path on Sunday, officials said, revealing that crews discovered a possible pressure-relieving crack in the tank behind a toxic chemical leak in Orange County, where 50,000 people remain evacuated.
—Austin Turner, CBS News, 24 May 2026
Firefighters have found a potential crack that may be relieving pressure inside a massive tank filled with a toxic chemical, a development an official described as a step in the right direction, as thousands remain under evacuation orders due to the threat of an explosion.
—Nina Giraldo, CNN Money, 24 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, 21 May 2026
Forbes Travel Guide Recommended Banyan Tree Club & Spa Seoul focuses on a full-body reset with tension-relieving massage and hydrating wraps.
—Melinda Sheckells, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
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
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
Several unhoused people are arrested each month for relieving themselves in public.
—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
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Both the San Diego utility and the state’s grid manager, the California Independent System Operator (CAISO), say the project is essential for meeting ambitious carbon reduction goals and alleviating constraint on power lines in Southern California during high demand.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
17 May 2026
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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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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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In many organizations, rather than replacing people, AI is auditing them.—
Robert Henderson,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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The second Oklahoma Joe’s opened in KCK, replacing the chicken spot.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
20 May 2026
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Listen Technologies is helping venues deploy Auracast transmitters as Samsung Electronics and Google advance compatibility across smartphones, earbuds, televisions, and consumer audio ecosystems already used by millions of people every day.—
Bill Schiffmiller,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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An easy place to see all the latest numbers, Earnings & Insights is sortable by company, category and quarter, helping executives keep up with their rivals and investors scope out their next investment.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
18 May 2026
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There was not even one tiny part of me that missed being able to refer to myself as we, so immense was the relief of freeing myself of Vagner.—
Lisa Poliak,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2026
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Public space expert and adjunct urban planning professor Jay Pitter’s book is a story of belonging, of feeling safe enough to take up space, and freeing ourselves from the judgement of others.—
Holly Corbett,
Forbes.com,
22 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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Also at work are soothing honey and chlorella, to keep redness and irritation in check.—
Sarah Felbin,
Allure,
20 May 2026
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Bedazzling is repetitive in the best way—pick up a gem, place a gem, pick up a gem, place a gem—and that rhythm is soothing.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
19 May 2026
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Anderson allowed just three hits, Gavin Guy hit a bases-clearing double and Grant Horsley blasted a three-run homer as the Sailors advanced to the semifinals.—
David Delgado,
Oc Register,
23 May 2026
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County of Hawaii Mayor Kimo Alameda said there are reports of damages to homes and structures, with roadway crews out clearing debris after several rockslides occurred around the South Kona area.—
Jon Haworth,
ABC News,
23 May 2026
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“Relieving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relieving. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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