1
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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2
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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3
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
Smith expressed doubt that Trump will ultimately decide to raise taxes on the rich to pay for more tax relief for the working class, given where most Republican lawmakers stand on the issue.
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Alexander Bolton, The Hill, 18 Apr. 2025
Critics have long accused the GOP of prioritizing tax cuts for the rich at the expense of others in need of economic relief.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2025
The first was the unexpected sense of relief that spread across America, felt by some Democrats and independents as well as Republicans, at the victory of Donald Trump or (more precisely) at the defeat of Vice President Kamala Harris.
—Mary Katharine Ham, National Review, 17 Apr. 2025
People are increasingly looking for relief, and tax policy is one of the most direct levers states and governments can pull.
—Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
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Alexander Bolton, The Hill, 18 Apr. 2025
Critics have long accused the GOP of prioritizing tax cuts for the rich at the expense of others in need of economic relief.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2025
The first was the unexpected sense of relief that spread across America, felt by some Democrats and independents as well as Republicans, at the victory of Donald Trump or (more precisely) at the defeat of Vice President Kamala Harris.
—Mary Katharine Ham, National Review, 17 Apr. 2025
People are increasingly looking for relief, and tax policy is one of the most direct levers states and governments can pull.
—Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for relief
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May the risen Christ, our hope, grant peace and consolation to the African peoples who are victims of violence and conflict, especially in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, in Sudan and South Sudan.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr.,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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But that wasn’t much consolation, as the 4-0 loss to Max Fried and the Yankees at Steinbrenner Field not only capped a disappointing homestand but further highlighted the inconsistencies and inefficiencies with the Rays offense.—
Marc Topkin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 Apr. 2025
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The money was to help pay for overdue maintenance or replacement of harbor facilities such as docks, gangways, gates, pilings, rip-rap and jetties.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Apr. 2025
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Clogging the middle The Packers might have found their T.J. Slaton replacement in sixth-round Georgia defensive tackle Warren Brinson, who stands 6 feet 5 and weighs 315 pounds.—
Matt Schneidman,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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Like a standalone vacation rental property or timeshare, each unit offers all the comforts of home.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2025
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With mobile physician care available, patients can receive care in the comfort of their own homes, reducing anxiety and stress associated with doctors' offices and travel.—
Paulina Wierzbicka,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Katherine, an avid reader who loves James Joyce and modern poetry, tries her hand at screenwriting, with Fred’s encouragement.—
Mark Athitakis,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2025
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Not only this, his friends also came to his defense, offering words of encouragement.—
Matt Robison,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Apr. 2025
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After watching Lemina flounder as a substitute in the 3-0 home loss against Nottingham Forest on January 6 — his first appearance for the new coach after injury — Pereira removed him from his first-team plans.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2025
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Jonathan Rodriguez made his season debut for the Timbers as a second-half substitute.—
Anne M. Peterson,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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Another documentary about Combs produced by 50 Cent is in the works for Netflix, without a confirmed release date.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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The 31-year-old will provide reliability as a blocker, while serving as an occasional release valve over the middle.—
James Boyd,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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Day 3, morning: A nation on edge, a family at ease The Sanders family never succumbed to negativity in the public throughout the historic slide and cruel prank.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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Love becomes real when it’s chosen through difficulty, not just ease.—
Colin Bedell,
Them.,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Relief.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relief. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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