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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
Another important factor is if a jacket limits mobility or gets in the way when the dog relieves itself.
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Madison Yauger, People.com, 3 Jan. 2025
The partnership relieves overcrowding at the shelter, which has recently seen an uptick in the average length of stay before getting adopted, said shelter spokesperson Jen Smieja.
—Jr Radcliffe, Journal Sentinel, 26 Dec. 2024
The steamers use clean, natural ingredients offering aromatherapy that relieves congestion, allergies, and stress.
—Veronica Booth, Rolling Stone, 20 Dec. 2024
This hydrating oil relieves skin dryness without leaving the skin feeling greasy.
—Kirsten Chanel Webber, Rolling Stone, 17 Dec. 2024
Start with the Scalp Revival Shampoo, an exfoliating cleanser that busts buildup and relieves scalp flaking.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 29 Nov. 2024
With botanical extracts, hyaluronic acid, and a calming dipeptide, this mask deeply hydrates, reduces redness, and relieves sensitivity—perfect for keeping skin balanced and healthy during long trips.
—Shivani Vora, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
This hybrid mattress combines gel memory foam, high-density foam, and a plush pillow top for a medium-firm feel that relieves pressure and keeps you cool.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024
While Hezbollah had suffered major losses under attacks from Israel, the truce also relieves pressure on Israel’s military, as the country’s largely reserve forces have been fighting on multiple fronts for more a year.
—Laura Kelly, The Hill, 27 Nov. 2024
Madison Yauger, People.com, 3 Jan. 2025
The partnership relieves overcrowding at the shelter, which has recently seen an uptick in the average length of stay before getting adopted, said shelter spokesperson Jen Smieja.
—Jr Radcliffe, Journal Sentinel, 26 Dec. 2024
The steamers use clean, natural ingredients offering aromatherapy that relieves congestion, allergies, and stress.
—Veronica Booth, Rolling Stone, 20 Dec. 2024
This hydrating oil relieves skin dryness without leaving the skin feeling greasy.
—Kirsten Chanel Webber, Rolling Stone, 17 Dec. 2024
Start with the Scalp Revival Shampoo, an exfoliating cleanser that busts buildup and relieves scalp flaking.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 29 Nov. 2024
With botanical extracts, hyaluronic acid, and a calming dipeptide, this mask deeply hydrates, reduces redness, and relieves sensitivity—perfect for keeping skin balanced and healthy during long trips.
—Shivani Vora, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
This hybrid mattress combines gel memory foam, high-density foam, and a plush pillow top for a medium-firm feel that relieves pressure and keeps you cool.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024
While Hezbollah had suffered major losses under attacks from Israel, the truce also relieves pressure on Israel’s military, as the country’s largely reserve forces have been fighting on multiple fronts for more a year.
—Laura Kelly, The Hill, 27 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for relieves
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The big reveal alleviates some of the pressure, but the shock of it comes a little too late, and what proceeds to unfold in the third act feels like a film disappointedly letting out almost all its air.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
The Hollywood Reporter,
10 Mar. 2025
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This encourages blood flow in the body, and alleviates pressure off the liver, per Mount Sinai.—
Caroline C. Boyle,
USA TODAY,
4 Mar. 2025
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But the scare device also contradicts the fashionable, secular ancestor-worship that replaces Christian doctrine for black progressives.—
Armond White,
National Review,
27 Dec. 2024
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The latter of the two ruled the rankings just days ago, and the BTS star replaces himself in first place.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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The hero ingredient in the Dae Desert Detox Clarifying Shampoo is the brand’s Signature Desert Botanical Blend, which moisturizes, fights frizz, adds shine, soothes the scalp, strengthens and prevents breakage.—
Celia Shatzman,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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Serena Williams soothes any inflammation with her CurrentBody LED mask, while Abby Champion travels everywhere with an acupressure pen.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
23 Dec. 2024
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Israel put that on hold until Hamas frees a civilian hostage who Israel said should have been released Saturday.—
Wafaa Shurafa,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Jan. 2025
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Glide mode frees you up to be present with others and enjoy your surroundings.—
Paul Ridden,
New Atlas,
26 Jan. 2025
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In a true meritocracy, where merit supersedes all else, the H-1B visa program shouldn’t be done by lottery or capped at a quota.—
Doug Melville,
Forbes,
29 Dec. 2024
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Cillian Murphy, Small Things Like These Who’d have expected that just a year after winning the Best Actor Oscar, Cillian Murphy would deliver a performance that supersedes his Oppenheimer turn as the best work in his accomplished career?—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
10 Dec. 2024
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This choice caters directly to the needs of a cloud-first AI world and eases the integration of the new offering into existing infrastructure.—
Steve McDowell,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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The Church’s commitment to academic excellence enriches education and eases the financial burden on taxpayers.—
Jason Adkins,
Twin Cities,
21 Mar. 2025
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Quality trash bags hold in smells by preventing trash from leaking or spilling out, which mitigates lingering bacteria and odors.—
Kamron Sanders,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Mar. 2025
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Ultimately, cultivating frontline leaders mitigates the significant costs linked to management failure.—
Dave Winsborough,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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“Relieves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relieves. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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