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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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
Nothing came of that rally, but Garrett Whitlock made sure the game remained knotted, holding the Rangers to one single over two dominant innings of relief in his first appearance since undergoing internal brace surgery on his right elbow last spring.
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Mac Cerullo, Hartford Courant, 27 Mar. 2025
In an effort to expand its accessibility efforts for visitors with autism, the Museum offers a temporary sensory relief space, which provides complimentary sensory kits.
—Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 27 Mar. 2025
The high court has yet to act on their bids for emergency relief.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2025
Listen to this article TALLAHASSEE – Floridians could see tax relief on everything from clothing to theme parks to automobiles if House Speaker Danny Perez has his way.
—Jeffrey Schweers, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2025
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Mac Cerullo, Hartford Courant, 27 Mar. 2025
In an effort to expand its accessibility efforts for visitors with autism, the Museum offers a temporary sensory relief space, which provides complimentary sensory kits.
—Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 27 Mar. 2025
The high court has yet to act on their bids for emergency relief.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2025
Listen to this article TALLAHASSEE – Floridians could see tax relief on everything from clothing to theme parks to automobiles if House Speaker Danny Perez has his way.
—Jeffrey Schweers, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for relief
Noun
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For those who miss out, the only consolation may be watching launch video that accompanies the debut of the watch.—
Roberta Naas,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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The narrowness of those setbacks did not provide much consolation to graduate student small forward Selton Miguel.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
15 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Supply chain bottlenecks and shortages of critical components—such as semiconductors and specialized machinery—have further driven up prices, highlighting the substantial gap between current book values and genuine replacement or reproduction costs.—
Mark Le Dain,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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Not all of these signs warrant a replacement; consult a washing machine professional to discuss repairs first.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Mar. 2025
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Though Graham had concerns for how Cooper would be handle the pressure of this style, he was quickly given comfort by the young actor’s fortitude.—
Harrison Richlin,
IndieWire,
23 Mar. 2025
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Yes, there might be a few more days on which a jacket or little beanie could provide a little extra comfort, but sunnier and warmer days are just around the corner.—
Gabrielle Porcaro,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Mar. 2025
Noun
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After encouragement from several key players in conversations over the winter, Baldelli implemented the idea this spring.—
Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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With encouragement from her daughter, Hannah (played by Abby Ryder Fortson), Maggie embarks on a journey of self-discovery, ultimately learning to love herself and to treat those around her with greater kindness.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
26 Mar. 2025
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There’s simply no substitute for the positive outcomes that qualities like grit, individual effort, commitment and consistency can predictably bring into your life.—
Vinesh Sukumaran,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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Wellness shots should be consumed in moderation and are not a substitute for a well-rounded diet.—
Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, RDN, LD,
Health,
26 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Before the release of Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, Burton first collaborated with Ortega in 2022 on Season 1 of The Addams Family spinoff series Wednesday, which stars the actor in the title role.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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The box office could change at any point in time, especially as the release of summer blockbusters grows closer.—
Auzinea Bacon,
CNN,
23 Mar. 2025
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With his status up in the air entering the tournament, Flagg spoke out with a major update about himself to help put the minds of fans at ease.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
20 Mar. 2025
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The best place to check for ease of assembly is the user reviews.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Mar. 2025
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“Relief.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relief. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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