1
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
Tooth extraction has long been the primary remedy at sanctuaries to help fix bears’ teeth and relieve dental pain.
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Ryley Graham, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 June 2025
How and Why These Drugs Are Made When creating drugs to treat menopause symptoms, some specific considerations are kept in mind that include how the drug will interact with fluctuating hormone levels, if the medication can actually relieve hot flashes and sweating, and improve thermoregulation.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 4 June 2025
Tyler Glasnow #31 of the Los Angeles Dodgers is relieved from the game against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the second inning at Dodger Stadium on April 27, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
—Andrew Wright, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 June 2025
Evidence suggests that the half-a-billion-dollar project will not relieve congestion in the long term.
—Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2025
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Ryley Graham, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 June 2025
How and Why These Drugs Are Made When creating drugs to treat menopause symptoms, some specific considerations are kept in mind that include how the drug will interact with fluctuating hormone levels, if the medication can actually relieve hot flashes and sweating, and improve thermoregulation.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 4 June 2025
Tyler Glasnow #31 of the Los Angeles Dodgers is relieved from the game against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the second inning at Dodger Stadium on April 27, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
—Andrew Wright, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 June 2025
Evidence suggests that the half-a-billion-dollar project will not relieve congestion in the long term.
—Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for relieve
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The agent, already familiar with your size, preferences and style history, evaluates how each option might suit your physique, identifies the best price across retailers and finalizes the purchase, thus conserving your time and alleviating decision fatigue.—
Sandeep Shivam,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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To alleviate the disparity between funders’ donation caps and nonprofits’ need for resources, Godoy suggests nonprofits share services and spaces — such as collectively pitching in for an accountant or having joint office areas — to spur teamwork while cutting costs.—
Isabel Rivera,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2025
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Solid Combustion Experiment Module — Onishi also replaced the sample cartridges for an ongoing fire experiment in Japan's Kibo laboratory, which is aimed at improving the safety of spacecraft and anywhere else astronauts may live when off Earth.—
Robert Z. Pearlman,
Space.com,
14 June 2025
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The beautiful new Casa de Oro Library, opening in spring 2026 with a community room, replaces a 60-year-old facility and addresses calls for better access to education and connection.—
Joel Anderson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 June 2025
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That support may have helped secure Trump’s narrow path to reelection.—
Joel Shulman,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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Musk replied by threatening to shut down the Dragon spacecraft program that helps the U.S. transport astronauts and supplies to the International Space Station.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
8 June 2025
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With its easy setup and free unlimited storage, family members can instantly share photos from anywhere.—
Jené Luciani Sena
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FOXNews.com,
7 June 2025
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Dewayne eventually freed the machete from Mischa’s head and tried to dismember her corpse with it.—
Lesley Cosme Torres,
People.com,
6 June 2025
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Moreover, this isn’t just another limit that will be superseded by the next generation of AI.—
Ginny Whitelaw,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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His ruling Fidesz party has said the Pride march could be considered harmful to children and that protecting them would supersede the right to assemble.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
27 May 2025
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In addition to yoga, guests can immerse themselves in floating sound baths, a tranquil, multisensory experience that combines gentle sound therapy with the soothing sensation of water for deep relaxation.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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The color expert points out the hue's soothing nature and refreshing vibe that turn an ordinary bathroom into a personal retreat.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 June 2025
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In fact, the T6SS could one day serve as a foundation for targeted drug delivery systems, which could mitigate the development of broader bacterial resistance to antibiotics.—
Sam Walters,
Discover Magazine,
13 June 2025
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Yet the guidance does not mitigate the difficult choice facing Gaza residents: risk everything for an uncertain chance at food, or stay home, alive, with a starving family.—
Taylor Luck,
Christian Science Monitor,
13 June 2025
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Higher oil prices from the Middle East conflict likely further reduce the odds the Fed will ease monetary policy anytime soon.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
15 June 2025
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In a new study, two therapies eased pain and reduced opioid use in people with chronic low back pain.—
Kristen Fischer,
Health,
14 June 2025
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“Relieve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relieve. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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