as in break
a short period of time when you are able to stop doing something that is difficult or unpleasant or when something difficult or unpleasant stops or is delayed
The weekend provided a nice respite from the pressures of her job. a temporary respite
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Recent Examples of respite
The press release said libraries and community centers throughout the city will be open during their normal hours and available for weather respite.
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Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 13 Feb. 2026
The spot has long been a respite from the daily grind, and Schoen finds peace there, but Paradise River Bend has suffered greatly in the wake of the flood.
—Abrielle Kate Maddison, Austin American Statesman, 11 Feb. 2026
That meant a quick respite in the middle of both quarters, and a return to the court for only the last three to four minutes of each half.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 10 Feb. 2026
Athletes from around the world are treating the Games as a respite from geopolitical conflict, emphasizing unity, sport and cultural exchange.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2026
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Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 13 Feb. 2026
The spot has long been a respite from the daily grind, and Schoen finds peace there, but Paradise River Bend has suffered greatly in the wake of the flood.
—Abrielle Kate Maddison, Austin American Statesman, 11 Feb. 2026
That meant a quick respite in the middle of both quarters, and a return to the court for only the last three to four minutes of each half.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 10 Feb. 2026
Athletes from around the world are treating the Games as a respite from geopolitical conflict, emphasizing unity, sport and cultural exchange.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for respite
Noun
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Fears made three three-pointers in the first half and Michigan State took a 43-23 lead into the break.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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Fears made three 3-pointers in the first half and Michigan State took a 43-23 lead into the break.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
18 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Funding was eventually restored after a series of lawsuits challenging payment pauses, eligibility requirements, and requests from the federal government for sensitive citizen data.—
Isa Almeida,
Oklahoman,
14 Feb. 2026
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That pause in dopamine release signals a failure in reward arrival, a new kind of prediction error.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Feb. 2026
Noun
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After a brief lull in precipitation Monday afternoon, snow levels drop to around 2000 feet Monday night into Tuesday, remaining low through Thursday.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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The idea has spawned a flurry of products which are helping their customers resist the temptation of automatically picking up their phone and scrolling social media during any and every lull in the day.—
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez,
Fortune,
13 Feb. 2026
Noun
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But restfulness dropped—my body noticed the break.—
Marisa McMillan,
Outside,
29 Dec. 2025
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“Respite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/respite. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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