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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
Overall, this is a crowd-pleasing mattress that relieves pressure while keeping you cool.
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Lindsay Boyers, Architectural Digest, 3 Oct. 2024
Lindsay Boyers, Architectural Digest, 3 Oct. 2024
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Stix has edited or written cover stories, feature articles and news on diverse topics, ranging from what happens in the brain when a person is immersed in thought to the impact of brain implant technology that alleviates mood disorders such as depression.Gary Stix, Scientific American, 17 Oct. 2024
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Involving Everyone Early On Change management alleviates the fear of the unknown, such as how the new technology or processes will affect an employee's role.Keith Moore, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
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The history of clashes over corporate cost-cutting that replaces human labor can be a guide.Jenn Brice, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
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Underwood replaces Katy Perry as a judge for the series.Julia Teti, WWD, 3 Oct. 2024
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While the colloidal gold soothes inflammation and nourishes the skin with antioxidants, hexapeptides smooth out the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, while Damask rose helps strengthen the skin barrier.Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
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The gel-type moisturizer soothes irritated skin and glides on easily after your evening face wash.Savannah Smith, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2024
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This frees up mental energy for more important decisions.Jodie Cook, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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This frees up your thinking to focus on more important and challenging tasks.Julius Hietala, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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The eruv, as the perimeter is called, eases Orthodox Jewish residents' Shabbat restrictions.Sophie Carson, Journal Sentinel, 4 Oct. 2024
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Walz eases into the dad vibes Walz, like Vance, was introducing himself to many voters who probably knew nothing about him.Noah Bierman, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2024
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“Relieves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relieves. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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