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
Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 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
This mattress uses pressure-relieving memory foam that conforms to the body and helps circulation.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 15 June 2026
Numerous foods possess anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving properties that can support joint health.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 12 June 2026
The craniectomy, which removed 40 percent of her skull, saved Erbert's life by relieving pressure caused by the hematoma, a collection of blood that had formed from a burst blood vessel.
—Kathleen Perricone, Entertainment Weekly, 5 June 2026
Cormann warned that government spending aimed at relieving energy costs needed to be aimed at those most in need and temporary, to avoid running up excess government debt and preserving incentives to save energy.
—David McHugh, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2026
That crack, Covey and others later said, might be a sign of imminent explosion, or a sign that the tank is relieving pressure from within.
—Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 2 June 2026
But the language in his contract with Vegas states the Golden Knights must grant him permission to interview elsewhere even after relieving him of his coaching duties in late March.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 2 June 2026
Verb
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
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
This mattress uses pressure-relieving memory foam that conforms to the body and helps circulation.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 15 June 2026
Numerous foods possess anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving properties that can support joint health.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 12 June 2026
The craniectomy, which removed 40 percent of her skull, saved Erbert's life by relieving pressure caused by the hematoma, a collection of blood that had formed from a burst blood vessel.
—Kathleen Perricone, Entertainment Weekly, 5 June 2026
Cormann warned that government spending aimed at relieving energy costs needed to be aimed at those most in need and temporary, to avoid running up excess government debt and preserving incentives to save energy.
—David McHugh, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2026
That crack, Covey and others later said, might be a sign of imminent explosion, or a sign that the tank is relieving pressure from within.
—Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 2 June 2026
But the language in his contract with Vegas states the Golden Knights must grant him permission to interview elsewhere even after relieving him of his coaching duties in late March.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 2 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for relieving
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And right now, the Eric Dane story isn’t much helping.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
14 Apr. 2026
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The free meals program, costing about 268 trillion rupiah ($15 billion) for this year alone, is aimed at alleviating poverty and malnutrition but Prabowo recently fired the head of the program amid a massive graft probe.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 June 2026
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Those who have worked on the issue say immigration policy can play a crucial role in alleviating the lack of physicians if the White House or Congress chooses to take positive steps.—
Stuart Anderson,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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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.—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
17 June 2026
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Although the human body is naturally efficient when ridding itself of toxins, a juice cleanse can ramp up your metabolism, promote weight loss and even increase lean muscle mass.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
15 June 2026
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Aguirre will have to make at least one lineup change against South Korea, with Edson Álvarez replacing César Montes, who is serving a red-card suspension.—
Eduard Cauich,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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According to Xcel, those investments include replacing nearly 18,000 utility poles, adding more than 400 miles of transmission lines, replacing approximately 306 miles of distribution cable and bringing new substations online.—
Tori Mason,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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That’s why a familiar smell from childhood can be soothing during stress, why certain perfumes are inseparable from the people who wore them, and why some scents can also bring back hard memories with the same intensity as good ones.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
16 June 2026
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Plus, SpaceX's massive initial public offering went well, soothing concerns about a deluge of new stock supply pulling down the whole market.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
15 June 2026
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That said, the Heat could wind up seeking more of a veteran presence on the end of the bench, which could have Johnson headed back to a two-way deal, freeing up his spot on the standard roster.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
21 June 2026
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Based on the company's H145 platform, the aircraft replaces the cockpit with clamshell cargo doors, freeing up additional space for payloads.—
David Szondy
June 21,
New Atlas,
21 June 2026
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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.—
Bonny Chu , Jake Gibson,
FOXNews.com,
17 June 2026
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The 32-year-old Rozier was charged with two counts this past fall, but prosecutors added two new charges last month in a superseding indictment.—
Mike Vorkunov,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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While potentially easing grid access for AI companies, this directive intensifies pressure on state and local governments.—
Ron Schmelzer,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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Pittsburghers for Public Transit says the Parkway North corridor is key for moving people efficiently and easing traffic.—
Chris Hoffman,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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“Relieving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relieving. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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