1
as in consolation
a feeling of ease from grief or trouble
my coworkers' kind words gave me some relief from the grief that I was feeling upon the death of my partner
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as in replacement
a person or thing that takes the place of another
I can't go home from my nursing shift until my relief shows up to take over
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3
as in comfort
reduction of or freedom from pain
the aspirin gave him some relief from the headache
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Recent Examples of relief
Little relief will be available overnight as lows only drop into the upper 70s.
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Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 July 2025
As an extreme heat wave threatens more than 200 million people in the U.S., a tropical system lingering in the Gulf could bring some relief during the hottest days of the year.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American Statesman, 25 July 2025
Pain relief was also significant, and improvements were noted in rest, movement, and pressure.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 24 July 2025
Even Niagara Falls will get no relief from the sweltering conditions; the tourist destination will feel like the mid-to-upper 90s on Thursday.
—Kenton Gewecke, ABC News, 24 July 2025
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Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 July 2025
As an extreme heat wave threatens more than 200 million people in the U.S., a tropical system lingering in the Gulf could bring some relief during the hottest days of the year.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American Statesman, 25 July 2025
Pain relief was also significant, and improvements were noted in rest, movement, and pressure.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 24 July 2025
Even Niagara Falls will get no relief from the sweltering conditions; the tourist destination will feel like the mid-to-upper 90s on Thursday.
—Kenton Gewecke, ABC News, 24 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for relief
Noun
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Not when Heat climbs out of the consolation play-in tournament only to get swept in the first round.—
Greg Cote
July 16,
Miami Herald,
16 July 2025
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Keira Walsh’s late consolation was too little, too late after Marie-Antoinette Katoto and Sandy Baltimore put France up 2-0 before the break, and defender Jess Carter believes the defending champions were nervy.—
Oli Gamp,
New York Times,
9 July 2025
Noun
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The Rays have potential replacements in Joe Boyle and rehabbing ace Shane McClanahan.—
Marc Topkin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 July 2025
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The federal government has abruptly cut grants to many researchers, including several at San Jose State University, leaving them with incomplete projects and struggling to find replacement funding.—
Naomi Kotani,
Mercury News,
19 July 2025
Noun
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Crafted from a blend of cotton and stretch fibers, the material offers soft, flexible comfort while maintaining its shape over time.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
21 July 2025
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With global lockdowns in place, routines upended, and a universal craving for comfort and security, homeowners worldwide took matters into their own hands–literally.—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 July 2025
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Axios reported last month that Trump stopped short of endorsing Rogers during a February dinner at Mar-a-Lago with Republican senators, but offered encouragement.—
M.L. Elrick,
Freep.com,
23 July 2025
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Others shared words of encouragement and admiration for Savage.—
Colson Thayer,
People.com,
22 July 2025
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Vought left the meeting saying there would be a substitute amendment that would eliminate $400 million in cuts to an AIDS prevention program, one of the main concerns of Republican Sen. Susan Collins of Maine.—
July 16,
CBS News,
16 July 2025
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The collard greens were a substitute food for that day and not posted on the day’s menu, according to health department documents.—
Julia Ainsley,
NBC news,
14 July 2025
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The beaver pond upstream of Lake Angeline drained early Thursday, July 17, causing reddish sediment to empty into the water, according to a news release from the DNR.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
23 July 2025
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The documents related to the King assassination are the latest trove of materials made public through a January executive order by the president that also called for the release of materials related to the assassinations of President John F. Kennedy and presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
22 July 2025
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In the 1998 film, Nicole appears at Camp Walden breezy and at ease, expertly navigating the pile of duffle bags before helping Lohan's character, Hallie, do the same.—
Angela Andaloro,
People.com,
19 July 2025
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But what was expected to pass the lower chamber with relative ease on July 17 has been waylaid by other, unrelated legislative debates, including growing calls to release the Jeffrey Epstein case files.—
Savannah Kuchar,
USA Today,
18 July 2025
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“Relief.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relief. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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