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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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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
At the height of the pandemic, Rendon pretended to be a Miami real estate developer who desperately needed relief loans from the federal government to stay afloat.
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Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 6 June 2025
Under the bill, the state would pour more money from its emissions Cap and Trade program into bill relief for customers.
—Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 6 June 2025
From a headline view, the 139,000 gain in nonfarm payrolls provided a nice bit of relief for a market on edge over the direction of the economy and the impact that President Donald Trump’s tariffs might bring.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 6 June 2025
The report also highlights that this situation would prompt many employers to adopt a cautious approach to hiring, adding that, without significant federal reforms or tax relief, most operators are likely to maintain conservative hiring strategies.
—Dario Sabaghi, Forbes.com, 26 May 2025
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Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 6 June 2025
Under the bill, the state would pour more money from its emissions Cap and Trade program into bill relief for customers.
—Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 6 June 2025
From a headline view, the 139,000 gain in nonfarm payrolls provided a nice bit of relief for a market on edge over the direction of the economy and the impact that President Donald Trump’s tariffs might bring.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 6 June 2025
The report also highlights that this situation would prompt many employers to adopt a cautious approach to hiring, adding that, without significant federal reforms or tax relief, most operators are likely to maintain conservative hiring strategies.
—Dario Sabaghi, Forbes.com, 26 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for relief
Noun
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The fact that Cole went down after the Yankees signed Fried is no small consolation.—
Barry M. Bloom,
Sportico.com,
2 June 2025
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The SaberCats play Castle View on Saturday morning in the consolation bracket.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
23 May 2025
Noun
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Amazon If Dad's water bottle is gross or dented, consider this replacement.—
Louryn Strampe,
Wired News,
3 June 2025
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Super 8 is planning a full roof replacement, a new front entrance with automatic double doors and the implementation of PTAC heaters and coolers in all of the hotel’s 80 rooms, which will cost $195,000.—
Erin Yarnall,
Chicago Tribune,
3 June 2025
Noun
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Ready to watch Sinners from the comfort of your couch?—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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The trendy sweatshirt is crafted with a blend of cotton and polyester that provides a plush, fleece texture for comfort and warmth.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
3 June 2025
Noun
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While this is good news, student loan borrowers should remember this drop shouldn't be taken as encouragement to acquire more student debt at lower rates.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
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Kelly had posted several photos on social media while inside the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, as insurrectionists injured police officers and destroyed Capitol property with prior encouragement from President Donald Trump at a rally.—
Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
4 June 2025
Noun
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The information provided here is not legal advice and does not purport to be a substitute for advice of counsel on any specific matter.—
Jonathan Carson,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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The time allocated could not be a substitute for instructional time.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 May 2025
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That includes those run by the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office, in addition to the cities of Miami Beach, Miami, Hialeah, Coral Gables, Aventura and the village of Pinecrest, according to a news release.—
Vivienne Serret,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2025
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Here’s everything to know about Wicked: For Good, including how to watch the trailer, the release date, songs and more.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
Noun
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Instead, imagine kicking back at ease in the mogul’s sky-high retreat that sprawls out over nearly 5,000 square feet.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
2 June 2025
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But all these threats are handled with remarkable ease.—
Jennifer Zhan,
Vulture,
1 June 2025
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“Relief.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relief. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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