as in break
a short period of time when you are able to stop doing something that is difficult or unpleasant or when something difficult or unpleasant stops or is delayed
The weekend provided a nice respite from the pressures of her job. a temporary respite
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Recent Examples of respite
What should have been a welcome respite from the day-to-day pressures to move her body and clear her mind became a senseless tragedy that left her family in anguish and the Harford County and Baltimore-area community in shock.
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Baltimore Sun Editorial Board, Baltimore Sun, 6 Mar. 2025
The current pause in fighting is providing respite for the 2.2 million people in Gaza who have endured more than a year of war.
—Lesley Joseph, The Conversation, 27 Feb. 2025
Their home, a labor of love for the pair, blended Southwestern and Spanish styles and provided respite and artistic inspiration during Hackman's last chapter.
—Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 3 Mar. 2025
Each hardship and adventure that Lili faces bleeds into the next, with moments of respite and, occasionally, better food.
—Julia M. Klein, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2025
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Baltimore Sun Editorial Board, Baltimore Sun, 6 Mar. 2025
The current pause in fighting is providing respite for the 2.2 million people in Gaza who have endured more than a year of war.
—Lesley Joseph, The Conversation, 27 Feb. 2025
Their home, a labor of love for the pair, blended Southwestern and Spanish styles and provided respite and artistic inspiration during Hackman's last chapter.
—Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 3 Mar. 2025
Each hardship and adventure that Lili faces bleeds into the next, with moments of respite and, occasionally, better food.
—Julia M. Klein, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for respite
Noun
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Perversely, the lack of injuries has meant many players have not had any break from football, while playing in the Champions League (Liverpool were in the Europa League last season), has given Slot fewer opportunities to rotate.—
Gregg Evans,
The Athletic,
18 Mar. 2025
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The Kings led 65-54 at the halftime break after shooting 51.1% while holding the Grizzlies to 45.7%.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacramento Bee,
18 Mar. 2025
Noun
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And with Russia’s Vladimir Putin failing to agree to a full pause in the fighting with Ukraine, signs point to a continuing war and uncertain American support for Ukraine.—
Ella Polak,
Mercury News,
27 Mar. 2025
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Under that agreement, the two sides were supposed to exploit the pause in fighting to negotiate the next stage of the deal, including a permanent cease-fire and the release of the remaining Israeli hostages.—
Gershom Gorenberg,
The Atlantic,
26 Mar. 2025
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There’s a bit of a lull in the dining room as Lira scans the tables.—
Cindy Carcamo,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Mar. 2025
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With the exception of a lull on the 16th, strong wind has been the norm around here since last week.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 Mar. 2025
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“Respite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/respite. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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