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
Literary Hub, 1 Apr. 2026
Many agree that relieving economic distress must be an immediate focus, but while some believe that should entail a gradual, socialist-style liberalization of the economy, others want a total transition to free-market capitalism, including more foreign investment and private enterprise.
—Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2026
Here's what to know about the pain-relieving drug and what the legal landscape looks like in Oklahoma.
—Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 26 Mar. 2026
One of the biggest constraints Landowner introduced when recording Assumption was relieving drummer Josh Daniel of his longtime producer duties.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 24 Mar. 2026
Baristas told Niccol Starbucks should bring back condiment bars to let customers add their own cream and sugar, relieving pressure from workers fulfilling more complicated orders.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 23 Mar. 2026
Chamomile Tea Chamomile tea is soothing and helps relax the gut muscles, relieving bloating.
—Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 13 Mar. 2026
Packed in six layers is a superior blend of cooling and high-density foam layers that provide pressure-relieving back support.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 12 Mar. 2026
On Wednesday, QatarEnergy declared force majeure, a legal term relieving the company from contractual obligations.
—Julia Simon, NPR, 6 Mar. 2026
Verb
If a health problem is completely random and isolated, meaning the rest of the family is free from risk, the news can be relieving, if complicated.
—Literary Hub, 1 Apr. 2026
Many agree that relieving economic distress must be an immediate focus, but while some believe that should entail a gradual, socialist-style liberalization of the economy, others want a total transition to free-market capitalism, including more foreign investment and private enterprise.
—Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2026
Here's what to know about the pain-relieving drug and what the legal landscape looks like in Oklahoma.
—Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 26 Mar. 2026
One of the biggest constraints Landowner introduced when recording Assumption was relieving drummer Josh Daniel of his longtime producer duties.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 24 Mar. 2026
Baristas told Niccol Starbucks should bring back condiment bars to let customers add their own cream and sugar, relieving pressure from workers fulfilling more complicated orders.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 23 Mar. 2026
Chamomile Tea Chamomile tea is soothing and helps relax the gut muscles, relieving bloating.
—Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 13 Mar. 2026
Packed in six layers is a superior blend of cooling and high-density foam layers that provide pressure-relieving back support.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 12 Mar. 2026
On Wednesday, QatarEnergy declared force majeure, a legal term relieving the company from contractual obligations.
—Julia Simon, NPR, 6 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for relieving
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The move allowed the Senate to effectively end the shutdown and leave town for its preplanned recess, while also alleviating the long waits at airports throughout the country ahead of a time of heavy travel in early April for Easter and Passover.—
Justin Papp,Garrett Downs,
CNBC,
1 Apr. 2026
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There are no quick fixes to alleviating the state’s housing woes.—
Jeff Montejano,
Oc Register,
15 Mar. 2026
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However, the addition of an ingredient or two can turn baking soda into an ant-ridding remedy in a pinch.—
Rabekah Henderson,
The Spruce,
3 Mar. 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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She’s noted that replacing some animal protein with beans, peas or lentils delivers the fiber and folate American diets consistently lack.—
Allison Palmer,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2026
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Work has included replacing the rails and refreshing the ride vehicles, according to the official Disney Parks Blog.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Apr. 2026
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At the time, advocates told WCCO the approach focuses on harm reduction and helping both communities and users stay safer while working toward recovery.—
Ashley Grams,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Her hospital has recently started a menopause support group led by doctors and, at the request of participants, an upcoming session will focus on helping women navigate through the marketing onslaught.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Apr. 2026
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That shift is freeing early-career professionals to spend more time on analysis and client-facing work.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
5 Apr. 2026
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In Austin, Texas, where the couple lives, Busby dedicated much of the past few months to freeing his wife.—
Alicia Victoria Lozano,
NBC news,
5 Apr. 2026
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The approach has nothing to do with maximizing screentime or superseding her actual director, but modulating her performance within a broader context.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Mar. 2026
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The Iran war, in other words, seems to be superseding earlier grievances and instead uniting disparate extremist forces against the United States.—
Jacob Ware,
Twin Cities,
22 Mar. 2026
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Water is one of the best inclusions to have in a hardscape plan for its soothing sound that also improves the air quality by releasing negative ions in the air that decreases pollutants.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
7 Apr. 2026
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There’s still that soothing sense of nostalgia and history that comes with seeing an old friend.—
Emily Adler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 Apr. 2026
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That unclogged the pipe, allowing the waste management system to expel the urine outside the capsule, potentially clearing the system to allow the astronauts to begin using the toilet again.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
4 Apr. 2026
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By midday, west of the settlement, a road crew is busy clearing debris after a small landslide the day before.—
NPR,
NPR,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Relieving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relieving. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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