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
Today, the fort provides a different type of protection, offering a respite for multiple species of migrating birds each spring and fall.
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Jennifer Stewart Kornegay, Southern Living, 30 May 2026
The streets of Port-au-Prince came alive with euphoric fans in a brief moment of respite that punctuated the turbulence and overlapping crises that have engulfed the country.
—Hira Humayun, CNN Money, 29 May 2026
Atlanta Golf and Social is located in the rear corner of the food hall, offering a quieter respite from the bustling dining room.
—Kate Williams, AJC.com, 29 May 2026
All the while, global crude stockpiles are plummeting at a record pace, and economists warn that even an immediate peace deal will not lead to near-term respite.
—semafor.com, 29 May 2026
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Jennifer Stewart Kornegay, Southern Living, 30 May 2026
The streets of Port-au-Prince came alive with euphoric fans in a brief moment of respite that punctuated the turbulence and overlapping crises that have engulfed the country.
—Hira Humayun, CNN Money, 29 May 2026
Atlanta Golf and Social is located in the rear corner of the food hall, offering a quieter respite from the bustling dining room.
—Kate Williams, AJC.com, 29 May 2026
All the while, global crude stockpiles are plummeting at a record pace, and economists warn that even an immediate peace deal will not lead to near-term respite.
—semafor.com, 29 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for respite
Noun
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After finishing his second term as governor, LePage took a break from politics and worked as a bartender at McSeagull’s, a seafood restaurant in Boothbay Harbor.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
9 June 2026
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In Part 2, Batula couldn’t hack it any longer, and took a long break.—
Kate Aurthur,
Variety,
9 June 2026
Noun
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Since the clock doesn't stop during a match, this accounts for the pauses in play.—
Mike Toole,
CBS News,
13 June 2026
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On Friday evening, that pause may finally have happened.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
13 June 2026
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The government still remains optimistic that the livestock lull is temporary.—
Justin Klawans,
TheWeek,
4 June 2026
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Lucia Cheng After an afternoon lull, more voters are stopping by to cast their ballots in Des Moines' Precinct 40, located at Central Presbyterian Church.—
Cooper Worth,
Des Moines Register,
2 June 2026
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The proof was in my Oura ring sleep score—96% and optimal restfulness.—
Brianna Peters,
Vogue,
28 Mar. 2026
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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 15 Jun. 2026.
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