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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
But following a hearing last month for a longer preliminary injunction, McFadden granted that relief.
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Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2025
Some unscrupulous persons will start to offer debt relief services or sell various sophisticated-sounding transactions to get rid of creditors.
—Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Homeowners face insurance coverage woes Meanwhile, in Sacramento, the state’s Department of Insurance is working to coax insurers back to California and provide relief for beleaguered homeowners.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Kmet was honored for his relief performance as the NFC Special Teams Player of the Week.
—Sean Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2025
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Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2025
Some unscrupulous persons will start to offer debt relief services or sell various sophisticated-sounding transactions to get rid of creditors.
—Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Homeowners face insurance coverage woes Meanwhile, in Sacramento, the state’s Department of Insurance is working to coax insurers back to California and provide relief for beleaguered homeowners.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Kmet was honored for his relief performance as the NFC Special Teams Player of the Week.
—Sean Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for relief
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That’s small consolation at a time when emissions need to not just slow down but actually decline in order to avoid some of the worst effects of climate change.—
Justin Worland,
Time,
28 Mar. 2025
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But this reward would be no consolation to the coaches and players who are getting embarrassed.—
Fluto Shinzawa,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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Empowering Innovation Without Losing Control Despite their growing autonomy, agentic AI systems should be seen as tools that augment human capabilities, not as replacements for human oversight.—
Tony Bradley,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Roosevelt Park is still in progress, with a tennis court being converted into a roller rink, astro turf replacement at the pool area, new ADA entrances, decorative lightpoles in the center of new picnic tables and basketball court resurfacing and paving.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2025
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Two passengers on a Jetstar Airways flight to Bali exchanged heated words before another jumped in and escalated the altercation 6 Comments Plane passengers take their comfort very seriously.—
Moná Thomas,
People.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Garden clogs especially are the unsung heroes of gardens coast to coast, easy to quickly slip on for hours of cushy comfort while keeping feet safe from sticks, stones, and slick surfaces.—
Miles Walls,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Apr. 2025
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With Alex's encouragement and support, Spencer makes the difficult decision to stay behind and fight for the future of his family's ranch.—
Matt Cabral,
EW.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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In return the buying club would receive Ferguson’s attendance at every home and away match as well as phonecalls offering encouragement to the team’s manager and players.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
4 Apr. 2025
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There’s simply no substitute for the positive outcomes that qualities like grit, individual effort, commitment and consistency can predictably bring into your life.—
Vinesh Sukumaran,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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Wellness shots should be consumed in moderation and are not a substitute for a well-rounded diet.—
Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, RDN, LD,
Health,
26 Mar. 2025
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Some grass species have seen their pollen release days delayed by almost a month while their overall season has grown longer.—
Umair Irfan,
Wired News,
5 Apr. 2025
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Adrian Roy Lewis, 34, was arrested Friday on a felony charge of indecent liberties against a student, according to a Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department news release.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Apr. 2025
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In the kitchen, marble countertops, decadent light fixtures, and clutter-free cabinets will put a Capricorn's mind at ease.—
Isabella Milano,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Apr. 2025
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Through a series of cost-cutting measures, QVC saw its profitability improve and its debt load ease.—
Lillian Rizzo,
CNBC,
2 Apr. 2025
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“Relief.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relief. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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