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as in consolation
a feeling of ease from grief or trouble
my coworkers' kind words gave me some relief from the grief that I was feeling upon the death of my partner
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as in replacement
a person or thing that takes the place of another
I can't go home from my nursing shift until my relief shows up to take over
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as in comfort
reduction of or freedom from pain
the aspirin gave him some relief from the headache
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Recent Examples of relief
Increasing fiber intake, drinking enough water, using stool softeners, and exercising regularly are safer alternatives that often provide more effective relief and prevent constipation.
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Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 11 July 2025
Walking out of the courtroom with his attorneys from the county public defender's office, Morrow began to cry, apparently with relief.
—Kevin Grasha, The Enquirer, 11 July 2025
So going into the Army might be exactly right, and if I am not taken, relief and disappointment will be mightily intermingled.
—John Updike, New Yorker, 11 July 2025
Kerr County Flood Relief Fund: Established by the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country to support relief and recovery.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 11 July 2025
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Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 11 July 2025
Walking out of the courtroom with his attorneys from the county public defender's office, Morrow began to cry, apparently with relief.
—Kevin Grasha, The Enquirer, 11 July 2025
So going into the Army might be exactly right, and if I am not taken, relief and disappointment will be mightily intermingled.
—John Updike, New Yorker, 11 July 2025
Kerr County Flood Relief Fund: Established by the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country to support relief and recovery.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for relief
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In the wake of the Jazz stunningly slipping to No. 5 in last month’s lottery, Wade tried to offer consolation to Jazz owner Ryan Smith.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
28 June 2025
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WrestleMania 42 Moved From New Orleans To Las Vegas Triple H made things official by confirming WrestleMania 42 will not be in New Orleans, and as a consolation gift, the city will be hosting next year’s WWE Money in the Bank.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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For the most part, he's either entered a game as a defensive replacement, a pinch-runner, or as a pinch-hitter in a blowout.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 July 2025
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And 22-year-old Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Junior Caminero was named as the replacement for Alex Bregman of the Boston Red Sox, who’s on the IL with a strained quad.—
Chad Jennings,
New York Times,
9 July 2025
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Traits shape your willingness to try new things, your perception of effort, and your comfort level in different environments—making exercise a natural outlet for expressing these tendencies, said Matthew Sacco, PhD, a sports medicine psychologist at Cleveland Clinic.—
Brian Mastroianni,
Health,
9 July 2025
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Other travel necessities, like harnesses or comfort items, may further contribute to expenses.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
9 July 2025
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Jason Bateman even offered Shepard some encouragement to lock it down.—
Rachel Flynn,
People.com,
12 July 2025
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What a torrent of encouragement and loving advice and undeserved flattery over the years!—
John Updike,
New Yorker,
11 July 2025
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The call is for more person-to-person clienteling, which can be aided by AI, yet AI is no substitute for the personal connection.—
Pamela N. Danziger,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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But what really rankles is the idea that these digital interlocutors are a plausible substitute for real friends or family.—
Paul Bloom,
New Yorker,
14 July 2025
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The New South Wales Police Force said in a news release Thursday morning the 19-year-old man, later identified as surfer Darcy Deefholts, had been located after being swept away and going missing the day before.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
11 July 2025
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Investigators consider this an isolated incident and there is no danger to the public, according to a news release from the sheriff's office.—
Cameron Knight,
The Enquirer,
10 July 2025
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While open APIs offer flexibility, integration ease and future scalability, implementing and securing them requires major investment.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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Just over the Wisconsin state line, there is an Upper Peninsula dispensary that offers the ease of a drive-thru option to buy ganja.—
Charles Selle,
Chicago Tribune,
7 July 2025
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“Relief.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relief. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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