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as in alleviates
to make more bearable or less severe
an ice pack will relieve the swelling
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as in rids
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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as in replaces
to take the place of
at daybreak a soldier arrived to relieve the one who had spent the night on guard duty
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Recent Examples of relieves
Another important factor is if a jacket limits mobility or gets in the way when the dog relieves itself.
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Madison Yauger, People.com, 3 Jan. 2025
The partnership relieves overcrowding at the shelter, which has recently seen an uptick in the average length of stay before getting adopted, said shelter spokesperson Jen Smieja.
—Jr Radcliffe, Journal Sentinel, 26 Dec. 2024
The steamers use clean, natural ingredients offering aromatherapy that relieves congestion, allergies, and stress.
—Veronica Booth, Rolling Stone, 20 Dec. 2024
This hydrating oil relieves skin dryness without leaving the skin feeling greasy.
—Kirsten Chanel Webber, Rolling Stone, 17 Dec. 2024
Start with the Scalp Revival Shampoo, an exfoliating cleanser that busts buildup and relieves scalp flaking.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 29 Nov. 2024
With botanical extracts, hyaluronic acid, and a calming dipeptide, this mask deeply hydrates, reduces redness, and relieves sensitivity—perfect for keeping skin balanced and healthy during long trips.
—Shivani Vora, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
This hybrid mattress combines gel memory foam, high-density foam, and a plush pillow top for a medium-firm feel that relieves pressure and keeps you cool.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024
While Hezbollah had suffered major losses under attacks from Israel, the truce also relieves pressure on Israel’s military, as the country’s largely reserve forces have been fighting on multiple fronts for more a year.
—Laura Kelly, The Hill, 27 Nov. 2024
Madison Yauger, People.com, 3 Jan. 2025
The partnership relieves overcrowding at the shelter, which has recently seen an uptick in the average length of stay before getting adopted, said shelter spokesperson Jen Smieja.
—Jr Radcliffe, Journal Sentinel, 26 Dec. 2024
The steamers use clean, natural ingredients offering aromatherapy that relieves congestion, allergies, and stress.
—Veronica Booth, Rolling Stone, 20 Dec. 2024
This hydrating oil relieves skin dryness without leaving the skin feeling greasy.
—Kirsten Chanel Webber, Rolling Stone, 17 Dec. 2024
Start with the Scalp Revival Shampoo, an exfoliating cleanser that busts buildup and relieves scalp flaking.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 29 Nov. 2024
With botanical extracts, hyaluronic acid, and a calming dipeptide, this mask deeply hydrates, reduces redness, and relieves sensitivity—perfect for keeping skin balanced and healthy during long trips.
—Shivani Vora, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
This hybrid mattress combines gel memory foam, high-density foam, and a plush pillow top for a medium-firm feel that relieves pressure and keeps you cool.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024
While Hezbollah had suffered major losses under attacks from Israel, the truce also relieves pressure on Israel’s military, as the country’s largely reserve forces have been fighting on multiple fronts for more a year.
—Laura Kelly, The Hill, 27 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for relieves
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This alleviates at least some of that pressure.Paul Tassi, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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Andrew's decision to skip Sandringham — and now the Christmas lunch — also alleviates potential pressure on his brother the King, 76, about the problematic concept of public appearances at this time.Janine Henni, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024
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But the scare device also contradicts the fashionable, secular ancestor-worship that replaces Christian doctrine for black progressives.Armond White, National Review, 27 Dec. 2024
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Leaders must balance efficiency with empathy, ensuring technology enhances—not replaces—human potential.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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The hero ingredient in the Dae Desert Detox Clarifying Shampoo is the brand’s Signature Desert Botanical Blend, which moisturizes, fights frizz, adds shine, soothes the scalp, strengthens and prevents breakage.Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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Serena Williams soothes any inflammation with her CurrentBody LED mask, while Abby Champion travels everywhere with an acupressure pen.Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 23 Dec. 2024
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This frees teams to focus on higher-value activities such as innovation and customer relationship building.Lori Thomas, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
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That frees Charlie Coyle to play up in the top six with Elias Lindholm and Brad Marchand, which has clicked very well since being united.Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 30 Dec. 2024
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In a true meritocracy, where merit supersedes all else, the H-1B visa program shouldn’t be done by lottery or capped at a quota.Doug Melville, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
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Cillian Murphy, Small Things Like These Who’d have expected that just a year after winning the Best Actor Oscar, Cillian Murphy would deliver a performance that supersedes his Oppenheimer turn as the best work in his accomplished career?Joe Reid, Vulture, 10 Dec. 2024
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Also in the future is the potential for acquisitions when capex spending eases.Michael Flaherty, Axios, 20 Dec. 2024
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None of that eases the pain on the Palouse, where the Cougars must move quickly to replace Dickert, stabilize the program and create a foundation for next season and beyond in the rebuilt Pac-12.Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 18 Dec. 2024
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And the Act mitigates those threats not by imposing any restriction on speech, but instead by prohibiting a foreign adversary from controlling the platform.Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 27 Dec. 2024
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This key difference significantly mitigates the risk of fire or explosion, addressing a safety concern associated with traditional lithium-ion batteries.Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 27 Dec. 2024
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“Relieves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relieves. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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