1
as in relief
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2
as in extenuation
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for palliation
Noun
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Some systems even become operational within days of installation, providing rapid congestion relief.—
Anna Broughel,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025 -
Martha Stewart’s Miles Anti-Fatigue Mat has a spongy texture that provides relief for the feet, back, and leg joints during long periods of standing in the kitchen.—
Clint Davis,
People.com,
27 Mar. 2025
Noun
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More than 40 million Americans rely on SNAP for food assistance nationwide.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Apr. 2025
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Upon landing, the crew has foregone the usual medical and mobility assistance utilized by astronauts following spaceflight, and will assess their own strength as their bodies reacclimate to gravity unaided.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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In the interview, the designer spoke frankly about his demons, and his recovery and atonement.—
Miles Socha,
WWD,
11 Dec. 2024
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Tomlin also is seeking some playoff atonement, having gone winless since 2017.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC News,
10 Dec. 2024
Noun
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The South Korean military report came after North Korean leader Kim Jong Un expressed his unwavering support for Russia’s war in Ukraine during a meeting with a top Russian security official, Sergei Shoigu, last week in Pyongyang.—
Kim Tong-Hyung,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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Each pair of shoes is fitted with cork and foam insoles that mold to your foot shape to provide personalized support and cushioning, while the outsoles are made from slip-resistant rubber that will keep you comfy and confident on slick city streets.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Lowery will serve seven years, the minimum sentence for brandishing a firearm in furtherance of a crime.—
Julia Coin,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Mar. 2025
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The judge said the texts also didn’t appear to qualify for the special protection given to public statements made in furtherance of public discourse.—
Nancy Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
27 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Police got a confession from 15-year-old Peter Quartararo, who implicated himself and his brother Michael.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
28 Mar. 2025
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The confession hurt Musk’s standing in the gaming community, with some even calling for his accounts on Diablo 4 and Path of Exile 2 to be banned for cheating.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
26 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The first is the attitude that in times of disaster, beauty is a form of succor.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
18 July 2024
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But those in the teetotaling crowd still looking to partake in Power Hour might find some succor in the rise of another high-end bar trend: the nonalcoholic cocktail list.—
Jane Thier,
Fortune,
3 Oct. 2024
Noun
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However, his signature appears on the document below an acknowledgment of the reprimand, dated May 28, 2015.—
Tess Riski,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2025
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Without official acknowledgment, enforcement and implications of the China-specific policy are likely to draw scrutiny from diplomatic personnel and civil liberties advocates alike, particularly if additional countries are added under similar bans.—
Lee Habeeb,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Palliation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/palliation. Accessed 10 Apr. 2025.
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