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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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
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
If there are ways to invest the state funds that bring in wealth — and there are — this will reduce the debt while relieving burdensome taxes.
—Linh Tat, Oc Register, 4 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, 1 May 2026
MnDOT and the Met Council say that adding E-Z Pass lanes to existing roads can be better at relieving congestion than building new lanes.
—Jeff Wagner, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
Florida is also expected to face more above-average fire activity through at least June, when the summer’s rainy season ramps up to bring relieving downpours.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2026
Florida is also expected to face more above-average fire activity through at least June, when the summer’s rainy season ramps up to bring relieving downpours.
—Chris Dolce, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2026
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
Verb
Downtown businesses deal with the aftermath of folks relieving themselves in bushes, doorways and other out of sight places at night.
—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
If there are ways to invest the state funds that bring in wealth — and there are — this will reduce the debt while relieving burdensome taxes.
—Linh Tat, Oc Register, 4 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, 1 May 2026
MnDOT and the Met Council say that adding E-Z Pass lanes to existing roads can be better at relieving congestion than building new lanes.
—Jeff Wagner, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
Florida is also expected to face more above-average fire activity through at least June, when the summer’s rainy season ramps up to bring relieving downpours.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2026
Florida is also expected to face more above-average fire activity through at least June, when the summer’s rainy season ramps up to bring relieving downpours.
—Chris Dolce, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for relieving
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Like clockwork, the government filed a notice of appeal on the CIT decision Friday, alleviating any mystery as to its intent to seek an alternate outcome.—
Kate Nishimura,
Footwear News,
8 May 2026
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At first, locals had hoped that a supermarket might take over the space, alleviating a dry spot in Oakland’s grocery desert.—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
4 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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Ghia’s take on the XK140 was likely even faster, since its lightweight aluminum body—replacing the standard model’s steel shell—shaved as much as 220 pounds.—
Howard Walker,
Robb Report,
13 May 2026
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There’s no replacing a filmmakers perspective or authorship.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
13 May 2026
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Morton was critical in helping the Broncos reach their first-ever playoff appearance, ultimately getting them to Super Bowl XII during the 1977 campaign.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
12 May 2026
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Organic matter in milk can encourage microbial activity in garden beds, helping create a more balanced growing environment over time.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
11 May 2026
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Zelenskyy said Ukraine’s decision on how to engage with those discussions was shaped in part by the prospect of freeing its prisoners.—
Darlene Superville,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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With the lively electronic beats, Geonu really wanted the music to feel freeing, allowing people to let go and let it all out.—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
9 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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It can be used as a nightlight, glows in seven colors and features a selection of soothing soundscapes.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
8 May 2026
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Choose artwork for the walls with soothing landscapes, or use natural materials like wooden picture frames, cotton throws, or a simple houseplant.—
Michelle Mastro,
The Spruce,
7 May 2026
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For farm-fresh eggs with a little debris on the shell, a dry cloth is all that is needed—introducing water can push bacteria inward through the porous shell rather than clearing it away.—
Anne Wolf,
Martha Stewart,
9 May 2026
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Trump signed an executive order in February clearing the way for the public release of the federal government’s tranche of materials surrounding Unidentified Aerial Phenomena, popularly known as Unidentified Flying Objects.—
Christian Datoc,
The Washington Examiner,
9 May 2026
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“Relieving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relieving. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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