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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3
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
Smith expressed doubt that Trump will ultimately decide to raise taxes on the rich to pay for more tax relief for the working class, given where most Republican lawmakers stand on the issue.
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Alexander Bolton, The Hill, 18 Apr. 2025
Critics have long accused the GOP of prioritizing tax cuts for the rich at the expense of others in need of economic relief.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2025
The first was the unexpected sense of relief that spread across America, felt by some Democrats and independents as well as Republicans, at the victory of Donald Trump or (more precisely) at the defeat of Vice President Kamala Harris.
—Mary Katharine Ham, National Review, 17 Apr. 2025
People are increasingly looking for relief, and tax policy is one of the most direct levers states and governments can pull.
—Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
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Alexander Bolton, The Hill, 18 Apr. 2025
Critics have long accused the GOP of prioritizing tax cuts for the rich at the expense of others in need of economic relief.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2025
The first was the unexpected sense of relief that spread across America, felt by some Democrats and independents as well as Republicans, at the victory of Donald Trump or (more precisely) at the defeat of Vice President Kamala Harris.
—Mary Katharine Ham, National Review, 17 Apr. 2025
People are increasingly looking for relief, and tax policy is one of the most direct levers states and governments can pull.
—Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for relief
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The most notable other thing to happen on Thursday was Arizona State's Richard Figueroa, the reigning national champion from 2024, fell, forcing him into the consolation bracket.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
22 Mar. 2025
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But the fact the bottom of the East is likely too horrendous to Miami to fall out of the play in is of little consolation during the longest losing streak of Erik Spoelstra’s career.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
18 Mar. 2025
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Bench coach Don Kelly, a Pittsburgh-area native, would be the obvious replacement if the team chose to make a move.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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The replacement must be a Republican who lives in the district.—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Apr. 2025
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These shifts require digital fluency, systems thinking, and comfort with ambiguity – traits younger workers increasingly bring to the table.—
Angelica Krystle Donati,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Shortly after noon, inside the comforts of the downtown Golden 1 Center, the Kings capped the regular season with a 109-98 victory over the Phoenix Suns in front of a sellout crowd of 17.832.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Katherine, an avid reader who loves James Joyce and modern poetry, tries her hand at screenwriting, with Fred’s encouragement.—
Mark Athitakis,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2025
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Not only this, his friends also came to his defense, offering words of encouragement.—
Matt Robison,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Apr. 2025
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After watching Lemina flounder as a substitute in the 3-0 home loss against Nottingham Forest on January 6 — his first appearance for the new coach after injury — Pereira removed him from his first-team plans.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2025
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Jonathan Rodriguez made his season debut for the Timbers as a second-half substitute.—
Anne M. Peterson,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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The White House has dug in this week on its refusal to comply with a Supreme Court order to facilitate Abrego Garcia’s release from El Salvador’s custody.—
Sarah Fortinsky,
The Hill,
17 Apr. 2025
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The teen was working to plan killings in Denmark and Sweden on behalf of Nordic gangs amid ongoing conflicts, Danish police said in the release.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
17 Apr. 2025
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Can a video game ease anxiety, build focus, or support a child with ADHD?—
C.M. Rubin,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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Perennial All-Defensive member Jrue Holiday mans the point of attack most and, like Williams does in OKC, will even start plays on centers, which allows the Celtics to switch with more ease on pick-and-rolls.—
Fred Katz,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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“Relief.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relief. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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