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
Since 2023, Denver Health has discharged roughly 700 patients into medical respite beds through a partnership with the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless.
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Sarah Stella, The Conversation, 9 Oct. 2025
And, after a summer respite, bird flu is back.
—Christian Orozco, NBC news, 9 Oct. 2025
Temperatures will also dip below normal, offering a respite from triple-digit temperatures.
—Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 9 Oct. 2025
The best respite was on the boat's helipad.
—Ruth Sherlock, NPR, 8 Oct. 2025
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Sarah Stella, The Conversation, 9 Oct. 2025
And, after a summer respite, bird flu is back.
—Christian Orozco, NBC news, 9 Oct. 2025
Temperatures will also dip below normal, offering a respite from triple-digit temperatures.
—Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 9 Oct. 2025
The best respite was on the boat's helipad.
—Ruth Sherlock, NPR, 8 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for respite
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Shore break occurs when waves break directly on the beach.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Oct. 2025
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At the All-Star break, Misiorowski looked like a lock for Milwaukee’s postseason rotation.—
The Athletic MLB Staff,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The American president was in his element, often departing from prepared remarks in an address that extended for an hour in front of a crowd that was more than happy to applaud at every pause.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
13 Oct. 2025
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Sometimes, a long pause in stalking behavior is a tactic designed to create more fear by allowing the victim to drop their guard before restarting the behavior, said Aims Babich, director of survivor services at SafeHouse Denver, an emergency shelter for survivors of domestic violence.—
Shelly Bradbury,
Denver Post,
13 Oct. 2025
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For instance, why did the offense experience so many extended lulls against opposing bullpens (even as, in another contradiction, its overall performance against bullpens was in line with 2024)?—
Will Sammon,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025
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However, an early burst of winter storms is expected, with a lull of snow in the mid-winter season, then a resurgence in late months of winter.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
9 Oct. 2025
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“Respite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/respite. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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