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as in to alleviate
to make more bearable or less severe
an ice pack will relieve the swelling
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as in to rid
to set (a person or thing) free of something that encumbers
the bellhop relieved him of his luggage and led him to the elevator
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Recent Examples of relieve
If your ulcer is due to irritation from a personal care product, stopping that product should relieve your symptoms.3
People with vaginal ulcers also often experience symptoms like burning, pain, and itching.
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Wendy Wisner, Health, 28 Feb. 2025
The snowpack has been above average for the past two years, which helped relieve a yearslong drought plaguing the Golden State.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025
Despite the shock, Delfin was relieved the crash happened in the early morning, when the streets were nearly empty, rather than later in the day when children would be walking to nearby Public School 330, just three blocks from the crash site.
—Elizabeth Keogh, New York Daily News, 26 Feb. 2025
Book said she was relieved when Pike said her relationship with Holder was going well.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 25 Feb. 2025
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Wendy Wisner, Health, 28 Feb. 2025
The snowpack has been above average for the past two years, which helped relieve a yearslong drought plaguing the Golden State.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025
Despite the shock, Delfin was relieved the crash happened in the early morning, when the streets were nearly empty, rather than later in the day when children would be walking to nearby Public School 330, just three blocks from the crash site.
—Elizabeth Keogh, New York Daily News, 26 Feb. 2025
Book said she was relieved when Pike said her relationship with Holder was going well.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 25 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for relieve
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But measures that are imposed too quickly or by shaky institutions could lead to outcomes that lack fairness, transparency, and legitimacy and may ultimately deepen, rather than alleviate, social divisions and mistrust in the state.—
PATRICK VINCK,
Foreign Affairs,
4 Mar. 2025
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My skin drinks this stuff up, and has alleviated many of my complexion woes—think: uneven skin tone, loss of firmness, and excess oil production—with consistent use.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
4 Mar. 2025
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Customers are replacing orange juice with teas, sparkling water, sports drinks, energy drinks and other beverages that claim to be healthier or offer functional benefits like improved immune systems or energy levels, analysts say.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN,
26 Feb. 2025
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But for Cybertruck owners, the situation is more complicated, pushing some to get creative by some removing the Tesla logo or replacing it with a badge from another brand, despite the Cybertruck being among the most recognizable vehicles on the road.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
Newsweek,
26 Feb. 2025
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After writhing on the ground for a few minutes, Irving was helped to the free-throw line and channeled his inner Kobe: Chills.—
Stan Son,
The Athletic,
5 Mar. 2025
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More military personnel have also been sent to the border in recent days, while DHS has drafted more agents from across the federal government to help with raids across the country.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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The European Union will free up $840 billion in funding to funnel into defense across the bloc, European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen announced on Tuesday.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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The Dolphins’ two options would be releasing him (which wouldn’t free up significant cap space until after June 1) or keeping him but with terms of the contract adjusted to save Miami money and cap space.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
4 Mar. 2025
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Aurora Phelps is in custody in Mexico and has been charged in a 21-count superseding indictment for the deadly scam, the United States Attorney's Office for the District of Nevada said in a press release on Friday, Feb. 21.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
22 Feb. 2025
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This motion, filed on Tuesday (Feb. 18), came after a superseding indictment was issued last month which added two new victims to his case.—
Regina Cho,
VIBE.com,
21 Feb. 2025
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But if being on the move soothes her, being in Milan is what excites her creativity.—
Meredith Lepore,
Robb Report,
6 Mar. 2025
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Cucumber Spritz Facial Spray (118 ml) – An alcohol-free mist designed to soothe, hydrate, and relax.—
Claire Franken,
TVLine,
3 Mar. 2025
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This differentiation aims to mitigate potential disruptions in the energy sector while addressing broader trade concerns.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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By embracing this demographic, organizations can access a flexible, engaged workforce that not only mitigates talent shortages but also enhances team cohesion and strategic decision-making.—
Nell Derick Debevoise,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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If there is a way for Germany to quickly ease its debt constraints that would be a positive.—
Mike O'Sullivan,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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The congestion pricing plan, which launched on Jan. 5, charges passenger vehicles $9 to access Manhattan below 60th Street during peak hours as part of an effort to ease congestion and raise funds for the city's public transit system.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
26 Feb. 2025
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“Relieve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relieve. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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