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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3
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
Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 19 Apr. 2026
It’s designed to mimic the feeling of a luxury hotel bed, per the brand, with a soft and breathable pillow top, targeted back support, and a pressure-relieving core that contours to your body.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026
The dog bed is designed with pressure-relieving orthopedic memory foam to help ensure your pet enjoys optimal comfort.
—Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026
Companies are looking to slowly chip away at the burden of choice that comes with shopping, travel, and dining, but in relieving customers of their decision-making, firms might run into some unexpected risks.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 15 Apr. 2026
Key Takeaways Peppermint oil may begin relieving headache pain within 30 minutes when applied topically.
—T'keyah Bazin, Verywell Health, 9 Apr. 2026
The moment recalled an earlier on-air incident involving a dog relieving itself on Live, pooping on the set in September 2025.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Apr. 2026
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
Verb
Supporters’ contributions help change students’ lives by relieving financial burdens, augmenting the resources that support student learning inside and outside the classroom, the release said.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 19 Apr. 2026
It’s designed to mimic the feeling of a luxury hotel bed, per the brand, with a soft and breathable pillow top, targeted back support, and a pressure-relieving core that contours to your body.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026
The dog bed is designed with pressure-relieving orthopedic memory foam to help ensure your pet enjoys optimal comfort.
—Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026
Companies are looking to slowly chip away at the burden of choice that comes with shopping, travel, and dining, but in relieving customers of their decision-making, firms might run into some unexpected risks.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 15 Apr. 2026
Key Takeaways Peppermint oil may begin relieving headache pain within 30 minutes when applied topically.
—T'keyah Bazin, Verywell Health, 9 Apr. 2026
The moment recalled an earlier on-air incident involving a dog relieving itself on Live, pooping on the set in September 2025.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Apr. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for relieving
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China reported higher producer prices for the first time since 2022, alleviating fears of persistent deflation in the world’s second-biggest economy, but driving concerns of a global wave of inflation resulting from the Iran war.—
Prashant Rao,
semafor.com,
10 Apr. 2026
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The good news is that the upcoming rain will push back the start of this year’s high fire season, alleviating some concerns following the recent record-breaking heat wave.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
10 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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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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Slim planter beds along fences operate on the same principle, replacing bulky garden beds with streamlined growing space that hugs the perimeter and keeps the center of the garden open and breathable.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
22 Apr. 2026
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Anne Hathaway and Jeremy Strong were initially cast in the film but dropped out due to other commitments, with Johansson and Teller replacing them.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Apr. 2026
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Not only that, his calmness was crucial to helping his side build from the back.—
Dan Sheldon,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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The appointment by Sphere Entertainment will formalize Dibble’s work helping executives at the entertainment, tech and live event firm explore opportunities for Sphere’s proprietary technologies.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
20 Apr. 2026
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On many systems, deleting them merely removes their addresses from a registry, freeing the space to be overwritten.—
Julian Lucas,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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For truly tight quarters, a Murphy bed folds up against the wall when not in use, freeing the entire floor for daytime activities.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
14 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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The rest of the formula is soothing and balancing—aloe, Centella asiatica, and calamine calm skin.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
22 Apr. 2026
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For recovery, check out this wrist roller, which can also be used as a one-pound weight, or this muscle-soothing massage gun.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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If there is clearing and sunshine behind the morning complex, then more activity will flare up and may even be strong in the afternoon.—
Lauren Bostwick,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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In some cases, that share is even higher, with nearly every listing in Nantucket, Massachusetts—99 percent—now clearing the seven-figure mark.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Relieving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relieving. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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