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as in alleviates
to make more bearable or less severe
an ice pack will relieve the swelling
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as in rids
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 replaces
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 relieves
Alex Yearwood relieves Canalichio.
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Caleb Yum, Austin American Statesman, 17 Mar. 2026
Putting a small pillow behind your lower back provides lumbar support and relieves muscle tension.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 16 Mar. 2026
Housed in a convenient, swipeable stick applicator, the fast-absorbing gel relieves puffiness, combats dryness, and plumps the appearance of fine lines on contact, thus creating a smooth canvas for ensuing concealer.
—Sophie Wirt, InStyle, 14 Mar. 2026
At the same time, your diaphragm is able to maintain its dual function as both a respiratory and postural muscle, creating stable alignment that relieves unnecessary compensatory tension.
—Dana Santas, CNN Money, 12 Mar. 2026
QatarEnergy, the Gulf nation's state-run petroleum firm that handles all of its oil and gas business, said Wednesday that was declaring Force Majeure, a measure that relieves a company of its contractual obligations when it is impacted by circumstances beyond its control.
—CBS News, 4 Mar. 2026
This lotion relieves and helps prevent and relieve dry skin for 24 hours.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
And a rising salary cap relieves any pressure to dump cumbersome contracts.
—Eric Stephens, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2026
The collective spiritual and ritual aspects of the psychedelic experience in community settings are what relieves suffering and strengthens bonds.
—Erica Rex, STAT, 19 Feb. 2026
Caleb Yum, Austin American Statesman, 17 Mar. 2026
Putting a small pillow behind your lower back provides lumbar support and relieves muscle tension.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 16 Mar. 2026
Housed in a convenient, swipeable stick applicator, the fast-absorbing gel relieves puffiness, combats dryness, and plumps the appearance of fine lines on contact, thus creating a smooth canvas for ensuing concealer.
—Sophie Wirt, InStyle, 14 Mar. 2026
At the same time, your diaphragm is able to maintain its dual function as both a respiratory and postural muscle, creating stable alignment that relieves unnecessary compensatory tension.
—Dana Santas, CNN Money, 12 Mar. 2026
QatarEnergy, the Gulf nation's state-run petroleum firm that handles all of its oil and gas business, said Wednesday that was declaring Force Majeure, a measure that relieves a company of its contractual obligations when it is impacted by circumstances beyond its control.
—CBS News, 4 Mar. 2026
This lotion relieves and helps prevent and relieve dry skin for 24 hours.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
And a rising salary cap relieves any pressure to dump cumbersome contracts.
—Eric Stephens, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2026
The collective spiritual and ritual aspects of the psychedelic experience in community settings are what relieves suffering and strengthens bonds.
—Erica Rex, STAT, 19 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for relieves
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The Hunter trade alleviates the logjam in the backcourt, clears the way for rookie Nique Clifford to get more playing time and opens a roster spot for the Kings to convert rookie two-way center Dylan Cardwell to a standard NBA contract.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
3 Feb. 2026
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Similarly, having a closed kitchen alleviates some of the pressure of reducing visual clutter.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Jan. 2026
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Perhaps because tomato juice is nutritious, packed with vitamins and antioxidants, and the spiciness can induce a sweat, which, as people like to believe, rids the body of poisons.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
Denver Post,
28 Oct. 2025
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Sustainable synthesis Using a biological middleman, this innovative method replaces the pharmaceutical industry’s heavy reliance on finite fossil fuels and toxic chemical synthesis with a sustainable circular carbon economy.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Mar. 2026
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This version replaces earlier iterations in House Bill 586 and House Bill 821.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
16 Mar. 2026
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Best lotions for tattoos This body lotion soothes the itchiness and irritation from a new tattoo.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Feb. 2026
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All told, this is a hotel that cossets and soothes in quiet ways.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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But for occasional rice preparation, the stovetop method works perfectly well — and frees up valuable counter and cabinet space.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
11 Mar. 2026
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That frees up the conversation surrounding optimal deployment of the big outscorers.—
Allan Mitchell,
New York Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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Technique often supersedes feeling, though.—
Mano Sundaresan,
Pitchfork,
18 Mar. 2026
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Murphy’s ruling last month was a final ruling on the matter, which supersedes the preliminary injunction that was lifted by the Supreme Court.—
Jack Birle,
The Washington Examiner,
16 Mar. 2026
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Carmelia, the Westminster mayor, says there is nothing to do but hope that the supply side of the water ledger eases up after the start of spring on Friday.—
John Aguilar,
Denver Post,
15 Mar. 2026
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As for Toth adjusting to the academic lifestyle at MIT, the school eases in freshmen during the first semester.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Mar. 2026
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By late Sunday night into Monday midday, a strong cold front clears the region, ending the storms and bringing gusty winds with falling temperatures through the day.—
Andrew Kozak,
CBS News,
22 Mar. 2026
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The post-shadow ends when Mercury clears those degrees for the last time.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Relieves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relieves. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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