1
as in alleviating
to make more bearable or less severe
an ice pack will relieve the swelling
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2
as in ridding
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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3
as in replacing
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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as in easing
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Recent Examples of relieving
Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 15 Sep. 2025
This process may help your mouth hold onto moisture, possibly preventing or relieving dry mouth.
—Lauren O'Connor, Health, 11 Sep. 2025
FurHaven Calming Cuddler Donut Pet Bed A fluffy bed that surrounds your dog with warmth can be great for relieving anxiety and calming down a nervous pet.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2025
But although hospital at home programs have proved effective over the past five years—reducing stress for patients, relieving pressure on busy health care systems and posting quality care outcomes—their future fate lies in legislators' hands.
—Alexis Kayser, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
In addition to their pressure-relieving features, these mats add an aesthetic touch to your kitchen thanks to their soft fabric surface that boasts pretty designs and patterns.
—Taylor Lane, Flow Space, 9 Sep. 2025
It’s made of seven layers, including five types of memory foam that provide pressure-relieving, contouring support.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 4 Sep. 2025
While relieving himself in the bathroom, a 100-pound bale of marijuana came crashing through the roof into the room the man had just left.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2025
Indeed, the risks are similar to those associated with an alternative method of relieving ear pressure, called ear candling.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Commissioner Gary West made the motion to accept the new land use designation, relieving Josh‘s of its itinerant status despite the business being a fixture in town since the 1990s.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 15 Sep. 2025
This process may help your mouth hold onto moisture, possibly preventing or relieving dry mouth.
—Lauren O'Connor, Health, 11 Sep. 2025
FurHaven Calming Cuddler Donut Pet Bed A fluffy bed that surrounds your dog with warmth can be great for relieving anxiety and calming down a nervous pet.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2025
But although hospital at home programs have proved effective over the past five years—reducing stress for patients, relieving pressure on busy health care systems and posting quality care outcomes—their future fate lies in legislators' hands.
—Alexis Kayser, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
In addition to their pressure-relieving features, these mats add an aesthetic touch to your kitchen thanks to their soft fabric surface that boasts pretty designs and patterns.
—Taylor Lane, Flow Space, 9 Sep. 2025
It’s made of seven layers, including five types of memory foam that provide pressure-relieving, contouring support.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 4 Sep. 2025
While relieving himself in the bathroom, a 100-pound bale of marijuana came crashing through the roof into the room the man had just left.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2025
Indeed, the risks are similar to those associated with an alternative method of relieving ear pressure, called ear candling.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for relieving
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Mahle views its range-extenders as far more than simple independent add-on, looking at them as one component in a holistic driving architecture in which smaller batteries can replace larger ones while still alleviating, rather than intensifying, range anxiety.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Sep. 2025
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Mahle views its range-extenders as far more than simple independent add-on, looking at them as one component in a holistic driving architecture in which smaller batteries can replace larger ones while still alleviating, rather than intensifying, range anxiety.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
17 Sep. 2025
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Many prayed and called for ridding themselves of the divisive, violent rhetoric of the past week.—
Jolene Almendarez,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
18 Sep. 2025
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After seeing how her husband was ridding Buddah of all the mud in his fur, Treasure couldn't resist capturing a video and sharing it on TikTok (@treasuregrill).—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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Confronted with the arduous task of finding a new identity and replacing their defunct belief system, many of them may, like Changez, drift into a reluctant fundamentalism of their own.—
Pankaj Mishra,
Harpers Magazine,
19 Sep. 2025
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For retailers, this evolution is less about replacing human judgment and more about augmenting it with capabilities that can process complexity at a scale and speed humans can't match.—
Charisma Glassman,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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With vessels built today expected to operate for decades, how is Wärtsilä helping shipowners design and retrofit ships that can stay competitive and compliant through a fast-moving energy transition?—
Michaila Byrne,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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Existing portfolio companies include Swap Commerce in the UK, which is helping e-commerce companies tackle resource inefficiencies, Cloover, a German financing company in the renewable energy sector, and Dawnguard, a Dutch cyber security specialist.—
David Prosser,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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This keeps your presence consistent while freeing you from daily distractions and unhelpful comparisons.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Safety tips for solo travel Traveling by yourself can feel hugely freeing.—
Lucy Handley,
CNBC,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Federal prosecutors subsequently issued a superseding indictment charging them with 27 counts.—
Flint McColgan,
Boston Herald,
12 Sep. 2025
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This is despite Israeli actions long superseding the targeting of Hamas.—
Esther Brito Ruiz,
The Conversation,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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For lovers of Hatch, there’s a portable baby-soothing version that boasts the same comforting sounds and no app, bluetooth, or wifi required.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
19 Sep. 2025
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As the infectious beat progresses and Cameron's soothing vocals sing the words dedicated to her lover, fans see clips of David shirtless and leaning in to give her a kiss.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Slater’s first blast of the evening was a true wall-scraper in the top of the third, barely clearing the center-field fence to give the Giants an early 1-0 lead.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
20 Sep. 2025
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After clearing the House, the GOP spending bill failed in the Senate by a vote of 44 to 48.—
Claudia Grisales,
NPR,
19 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Relieving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relieving. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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