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as in consolation
a feeling of ease from grief or trouble
my coworkers' kind words gave me some relief from the grief that I was feeling upon the death of my partner
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as in replacement
a person or thing that takes the place of another
I can't go home from my nursing shift until my relief shows up to take over
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as in comfort
reduction of or freedom from pain
the aspirin gave him some relief from the headache
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Recent Examples of relief
The country is awash in organizations that provide relief for those in need.
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Marco Della Cava, USA TODAY, 30 Dec. 2024
Let Kenny Pickett start a second time after seizing a 24-7 lead in relief of Hurts.
—Brooks Kubena, The Athletic, 29 Dec. 2024
Shen Yun and a network of satellite organizations added more wealth by skirting rules to tap tens of millions of dollars in pandemic-era relief money.
—Michael Rothfeld, New York Times, 29 Dec. 2024
This migraine relief cap combines both, using gentle pressure to nest around your head while the cool temperature provides instant relief.
—Madison Yauger, People.com, 29 Dec. 2024
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Marco Della Cava, USA TODAY, 30 Dec. 2024
Let Kenny Pickett start a second time after seizing a 24-7 lead in relief of Hurts.
—Brooks Kubena, The Athletic, 29 Dec. 2024
Shen Yun and a network of satellite organizations added more wealth by skirting rules to tap tens of millions of dollars in pandemic-era relief money.
—Michael Rothfeld, New York Times, 29 Dec. 2024
This migraine relief cap combines both, using gentle pressure to nest around your head while the cool temperature provides instant relief.
—Madison Yauger, People.com, 29 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for relief
Recent Examples of Synonyms for relief
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However, shortly after the segment, the gaming console was retrieved from the child, who was instead given a free Charlotte Hornets jersey as a consolation.Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 18 Dec. 2024
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The finale saw Kitty expelled from KISS for her semester spent living in the boy's dorm, but as a consolation, her mother's former roommate — principal Jina Lim (Yunjin Kim) — gave her a letter that teen Eve wrote to Jina way back when.Shania Russell, EW.com, 21 Nov. 2024
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The manufacturers of almost all of them will provide repairs, replacements, or refunds.Adam Iscoe, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
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And, perhaps most importantly, retrofits involve less disruption to daily operations compared to full equipment replacement.Thomas Grizzetti, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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So many communities were in desperate need for months following that powerful storm and this team of volunteers remained, providing the comfort of delicious food and fellowship.Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2024
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Consumers consistently favor cotton denim for its unique blend of breathability, softness and comfort.SJ Studio, Sourcing Journal, 23 Dec. 2024
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Seek support: Surround yourself with mentors, peers or professionals who can provide perspective and encouragement.Raquel Gomes, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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Carter saw that as encouragement to not be beholden to existing public interest power figures, ruffling a few feathers.Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
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The information provided by Diversified, LLC should not be a substitute for consulting a qualified tax advisor, accountant, or other professional concerning the application of tax law or an individual tax situation.Andrew Rosen, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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With that prospect in mind, Mexican businesses well beyond the auto industry are seeking to limit their dependence on components from China while lining up North American substitutes.Peter S. Goodman, New York Times, 28 Dec. 2024
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The post outlined everything from the album’s minimalist artwork to its marketing and release plan.Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 30 Dec. 2024
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Meanwhile, over on the ARIA Albums Chart, Sabrina Carpenter’s breakout 2024 release, Short N’ Sweet, has reclaimed its spot at No. 1, marking the album’s seventh non-consecutive week in the top position and its first return since mid-October.Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 30 Dec. 2024
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However, keep in mind the durability and ease of cleaning when making the choice.Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
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Given the durability of gold and its ease of recycling, the gold standard can in principle be maintained without having to mine more gold.Saleem H. Ali, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Relief.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relief. Accessed 7 Jan. 2025.
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