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as in to alleviate
to make more bearable or less severe
an ice pack will relieve the swelling
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as in to rid
to set (a person or thing) free of something that encumbers
the bellhop relieved him of his luggage and led him to the elevator
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Recent Examples of relieve
If your ulcer is due to irritation from a personal care product, stopping that product should relieve your symptoms.3
People with vaginal ulcers also often experience symptoms like burning, pain, and itching.
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Wendy Wisner, Health, 28 Feb. 2025
The snowpack has been above average for the past two years, which helped relieve a yearslong drought plaguing the Golden State.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025
Despite the shock, Delfin was relieved the crash happened in the early morning, when the streets were nearly empty, rather than later in the day when children would be walking to nearby Public School 330, just three blocks from the crash site.
—Elizabeth Keogh, New York Daily News, 26 Feb. 2025
Book said she was relieved when Pike said her relationship with Holder was going well.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 25 Feb. 2025
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Wendy Wisner, Health, 28 Feb. 2025
The snowpack has been above average for the past two years, which helped relieve a yearslong drought plaguing the Golden State.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025
Despite the shock, Delfin was relieved the crash happened in the early morning, when the streets were nearly empty, rather than later in the day when children would be walking to nearby Public School 330, just three blocks from the crash site.
—Elizabeth Keogh, New York Daily News, 26 Feb. 2025
Book said she was relieved when Pike said her relationship with Holder was going well.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 25 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for relieve
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My skin drinks this stuff up, and has alleviated many of my complexion woes—think: uneven skin tone, loss of firmness, and excess oil production—with consistent use.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
4 Mar. 2025
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But measures that are imposed too quickly or by shaky institutions could lead to outcomes that lack fairness, transparency, and legitimacy and may ultimately deepen, rather than alleviate, social divisions and mistrust in the state.—
PATRICK VINCK,
Foreign Affairs,
4 Mar. 2025
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Canada’s next leader Mark Carney has been elected leader of Canada’s Liberal Party in a months-long, high-stakes race to replace Justin Trudeau.—
Tricia Escobedo,
CNN,
10 Mar. 2025
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Boasting three-in-one benefits, this captured the heart of Vogue’s Mai Morsch and replaced her entire skin-care routine back in 2020.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2025
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After writhing on the ground for a few minutes, Irving was helped to the free-throw line and channeled his inner Kobe: Chills.—
Stan Son,
The Athletic,
5 Mar. 2025
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Kickstarter has helped support more than 88,000 projects in its film and video category since the company was founded in 2009.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
4 Mar. 2025
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But Jordan says the money freed up within a few days.—
Debbie Elliott,
NPR,
4 Mar. 2025
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The European Union will free up $840 billion in funding to funnel into defense across the bloc, European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen announced on Tuesday.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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Aurora Phelps is in custody in Mexico and has been charged in a 21-count superseding indictment for the deadly scam, the United States Attorney's Office for the District of Nevada said in a press release on Friday, Feb. 21.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
22 Feb. 2025
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This motion, filed on Tuesday (Feb. 18), came after a superseding indictment was issued last month which added two new victims to his case.—
Regina Cho,
VIBE.com,
21 Feb. 2025
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But if being on the move soothes her, being in Milan is what excites her creativity.—
Meredith Lepore,
Robb Report,
6 Mar. 2025
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Cucumber Spritz Facial Spray (118 ml) – An alcohol-free mist designed to soothe, hydrate, and relax.—
Claire Franken,
TVLine,
3 Mar. 2025
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Spotting these signs as soon as possible can help mitigate other potential issues, such as overwatering areas of the yard, underwatering entire sprinkler zones, or increasing water bills.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Mar. 2025
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Talk to your allergist – are there ways of helping to mitigate the impact of potential exposure?—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Mar. 2025
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Offer Remote Work Rewards One way HR leaders can ease return-to-office pushback is by giving employees more control.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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Research suggests that bromelain has anti-inflammatory properties and helps ease sore throats and clear sinuses.—
Julie Marks,
Verywell Health,
10 Mar. 2025
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“Relieve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relieve. Accessed 16 Mar. 2025.
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