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
Lamberth's ruling is both a respite for Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, at least for the moment, and a possible sign of things to come, as Lake and the agency also ordered a shutdown of its sister organizations: Radio Free Asia, the Middle East Broadcasting Networks and the Open Technology Fund.
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David Folkenflik, NPR, 26 Mar. 2025
Carter Cash was also a bedrock of support for Nashville’s greater music community, offering respite for artists at the couple’s Hendersonville, Tenn., home, including artists such as Waylon Jennings, Kris Kristofferson and Larry Gatlin.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 25 Mar. 2025
Referees have become a lightning rod for criticism in the modern game, with the advent of the video assistant referee system and respect campaigns offering little respite.
—Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2025
Airport lounges remain one of the few respites from the craziness of air travel.
—Paul Rubio, AFAR Media, 27 Mar. 2025
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David Folkenflik, NPR, 26 Mar. 2025
Carter Cash was also a bedrock of support for Nashville’s greater music community, offering respite for artists at the couple’s Hendersonville, Tenn., home, including artists such as Waylon Jennings, Kris Kristofferson and Larry Gatlin.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 25 Mar. 2025
Referees have become a lightning rod for criticism in the modern game, with the advent of the video assistant referee system and respect campaigns offering little respite.
—Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2025
Airport lounges remain one of the few respites from the craziness of air travel.
—Paul Rubio, AFAR Media, 27 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for respite
Noun
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The new season involves a prison break and follows a criminal group, the Phantom Gang, undertaking more daring heists while being pursued by the cops.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
9 Apr. 2025
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Both sides took disappointing MLS breaks since their previous meeting.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The president announced a 90-day pause for several countries but increased tariffs on Chinese goods to 125%.—
Zack Sharf,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
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Wall Street signaled its relief at Mr. Trump's pause, sending the S&P 500 surging by more than 8% on Wednesday afternoon.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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This is when the town shakes off the quiet lull of winter and opens like a bloom kissed by salt and sun.—
Cliff Lewis,
Oc Register,
4 Apr. 2025
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Glencore, a commodities giant, suspended production at one of its copper smelters in Chile this month, creating a lull in supply that is also contributing to higher prices, according to Reuters.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
26 Mar. 2025
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“Respite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/respite. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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