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as in alleviated
to make more bearable or less severe
an ice pack will relieve the swelling
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as in 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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as in replaced
to take the place of
at daybreak a soldier arrived to relieve the one who had spent the night on guard duty
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Recent Examples of relieved
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
29 May 2026
The combination of cool weather and a crack in the tank that relieved pressure led to the best-possible outcome, with all residents now able to return to their homes.
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The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
27 May 2026
Julia Moore,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
Yilber Díaz relieved and gave up seven hits, including Buxton’s home run, and seven runs.
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ABC News,
21 June 2026
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Adjective
Quintero remains relieved of duty without pay, the Homestead Police Department confirmed Friday afternoon.
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Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
29 May 2026
The combination of cool weather and a crack in the tank that relieved pressure led to the best-possible outcome, with all residents now able to return to their homes.
—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
27 May 2026
Verb
After enduring that process, Gino is relieved that the matter is now behind him and grateful to finally have clarity, peace, and the opportunity to focus on himself.
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Julia Moore,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
Yilber Díaz relieved and gave up seven hits, including Buxton’s home run, and seven runs.
—
ABC News,
21 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for relieved
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This relaxed pick is incredibly soft, really cute, and surprisingly easy to style.
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The tasting terrace, one of the loveliest places in the region, is the perfect spot to spend an afternoon with its relaxed atmosphere and sweeping views of the estate’s vineyards.
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The anticipated pain of a massive property tax increase in Jersey City has been alleviated somewhat.
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Like the best episodes of The Pitt, this one is extremely stressful, alleviated by the catharsis of watching medical professionals do their jobs well.
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That freed up the full-backs to stay wide and cope with Japan’s switches.
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The five other cases freed up by the bankruptcy judge have yet to proceed to trial.
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Wade is the first free-agent addition to the Sixers since Mike Gansey replaced Daryl Morey as the team's new president of basketball operations.
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Non-Chinese managers were fired shortly after they had been hired and were replaced with Chinese managers, according to the complaint filed in a federal court in Los Angeles.
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Exploring the recent opportunity Baird is confident Innio will be able to lead and set the highest price target at $50.
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Speaking of golf, a confident politician or a confident reporter, for that matter, should walk like a golfer coming down the fairway on the 18th hole with a three-stroke lead in a major tournament.
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Oil prices fell to their lowest level since the US-Israel war with Iran, as growing signs of a tentative return to normality through the Strait of Hormuz soothed markets.
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How to handle it A lot of Virgo’s crankiness can be soothed with helping them get organized and practice self-compassion.
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When the rain cleared, a rainbow arched above the New York skyline.
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The restaurant received a score of 68 and has since been re-inspected and cleared to open.
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Ter Stegen's departure from Barcelona is due to his diminished role, having been superseded by Wojciech Szczesny and the impressive Joan Garcia, who secured both La Liga and the Zamora trophy.
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Sources say Progressive superseded their sales goal, and doubled their investment, before the pic’s early July $125M+ domestic opening last year.
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“Relieved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relieved. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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