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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
Overnight, temperatures will struggle to get below the 70s to 80s, bringing little relief.
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Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
3 July 2026
Record-breaking temperatures, combined with humidity and little overnight relief, could lead to life-threatening conditions.
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Elizabeth Robinson,
NBC news,
3 July 2026
In relief, the Royals turned to fellow right-hander Randy Dobnak, who made his debut with the team on Thursday.
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Kansas City Star,
3 July 2026
The local industry has seen some relief this year with hits including The King’s Warden and Colony, but recovery may have come too late for some of the nation’s struggling cinema chains.
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Liz Shackleton,
Deadline,
2 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for relief
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
3 July 2026
Record-breaking temperatures, combined with humidity and little overnight relief, could lead to life-threatening conditions.
—
Elizabeth Robinson,
NBC news,
3 July 2026
In relief, the Royals turned to fellow right-hander Randy Dobnak, who made his debut with the team on Thursday.
—
Kansas City Star,
3 July 2026
The local industry has seen some relief this year with hits including The King’s Warden and Colony, but recovery may have come too late for some of the nation’s struggling cinema chains.
—
Liz Shackleton,
Deadline,
2 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for relief
Recent Examples of Synonyms for relief
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Hemingway, who championed self-mastery, gave the old fisherman in his novella exactly one consolation out there alone in the Gulf Stream, the thought of the great DiMaggio, who did everything perfectly even with the bone spur in his heel.
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Elijah Just scored an 84th-minute consolation but there was still time for Romelu Lukaku and Alexis Saelemaekers to extend Belgium’s lead.
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The city said replacement parts have been ordered and officials hope to reopen the pool before the end of July.
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Wallingford also testified that inspections are not a replacement for reporting infant deaths.
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The chili brings the comfort-food feel, while the red link gives it a little more kick and personality than your regular dog.
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Plus, the 100 percent cotton fabric provides cooling comfort and airflow, while remaining luxuriously soft and cozy.
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Once all but deserted, the town experienced a revival in 1965, when artists and musicians began to flock there after encouragement from the Yugoslav government.
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Alexandria government roasted for absurd anti-fireworks tweet The government of Alexandria tweeted Wednesday a blunt warning about fireworks — and encouragement to snitch on your neighbors.
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Haaland, a fan favorite in the tournament, will start the match on the substitutes' bench, ESPN reported Friday.
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Mathewson noted that merely keeping abreast of the latest developments is no substitute for working with them directly.
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The release of the new batch of episodes almost perfectly coincides with an exceptionally rainy, stormy and destructive year for Chicago and Illinois as a whole.
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The wire seals certify a vessel had either been decontaminated and inspected for invasive species or was last launched in the Lake Tahoe basin, agency officials said in a news release.
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Chinese diplomats and the foreign ministry say that their outreach in the region is aimed at building friendship and assisting countries with poverty alleviation, agricultural and economic development, and law and order.
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Lillian Wald, the founder of public health nursing, was also a champion of women’s suffrage, poverty alleviation, and racial equality.
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Hurlbut agreed that the seduction of AI is its ease and accessibility.
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That Wednesday-to-Thursday ease in North America of 24% for the pic is on par with Despicable Me 4‘s Wednesday-to-Thursday dip of 25%.
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“Relief.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relief. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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