1
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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2
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
But the offense stalled against Rockies right-hander Tanner Gordon, who was making his first start of the season after seven appearances in long relief.
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Doug Padilla, Oc Register, 26 May 2026
Plaintiffs have failed to state a claim upon which relief can be granted.
—Jackson Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 26 May 2026
What debt relief options can help with medical debt?
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 26 May 2026
The three pilots aboard the aircraft, including a relief pilot, were killed.
—ArsTechnica, 22 May 2026
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Doug Padilla, Oc Register, 26 May 2026
Plaintiffs have failed to state a claim upon which relief can be granted.
—Jackson Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 26 May 2026
What debt relief options can help with medical debt?
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 26 May 2026
The three pilots aboard the aircraft, including a relief pilot, were killed.
—ArsTechnica, 22 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for relief
Noun
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To some of those teams, that’s of little consolation.—
Andrew Carter,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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But all of that was of little consolation after Friday’s setback.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
23 May 2026
Noun
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Evacuated voters who do not have their vote-by-mail ballot can request a replacement at any of the remaining 38 vote centers that will open Saturday as scheduled.—
Paris Barraza,
USA Today,
24 May 2026
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If Muncy is going to be out of action for at least some time, the Dodgers have a replacement on the way.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
24 May 2026
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When the fabric is right, your comfort is sure to follow — but choosing pieces that are also work-appropriate is trickier.—
Tanya Sharma,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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The Outback continues to balance passenger comfort with true utility thanks to its 60/40 split-folding rear seatbacks, multi-use cargo area and substantial roof rail system capable of supporting up to 800 pounds of static load capacity.—
Tim Jackson,
Denver Post,
29 May 2026
Noun
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The punk rocker, 70, received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2026 AMAs in Las Vegas on Monday, May 25 and gave a sweet speech offering encouragement to any kid interested in music.—
Rachel DeSantis,
PEOPLE,
26 May 2026
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Fiebig banged their stick against the goal post at one point, frustrated, but continued to shout instruction and encouragement.—
Andrew Carter,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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As Tottenham’s Italian head coach turned towards the crowd and let out a roar of sheer jubilation, substitute goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario jumped on his back.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
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Long-term reliance on substitutes is not a sustainable solution and raises important questions about instructional quality and compliance.—
Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial Boards,
Mercury News,
26 May 2026
Noun
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Shine was the first man to be found, according to the release.—
Tim Stelloh,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
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On Thursday, May 28, the National Park Service (NPS) confirmed in a release that park rangers had received a report around midnight local time regarding the four people who had fallen.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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Chinese diplomats and the foreign ministry say that their outreach in the region is aimed at building friendship and assisting countries with poverty alleviation, agricultural and economic development, and law and order.—
Didi Kirsten Tatlow,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
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Lillian Wald, the founder of public health nursing, was also a champion of women’s suffrage, poverty alleviation, and racial equality.—
Patrick Smith,
STAT,
27 Jan. 2026
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The ads, like the one in Charlotte, are meant to celebrate the ease of banking digitally and reflect how the younger generations live.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
28 May 2026
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Great luxury jewels are designed to adorn with beauty and distinction, plus engineered and handmade to live and move on the body with ease.—
Kyle Roderick,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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“Relief.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relief. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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