as in easing
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1
as in alleviating
to make more bearable or less severe
an ice pack will relieve the swelling
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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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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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Recent Examples of relieving
Archway Homes, Kansas City Star, 5 Jan. 2025
Xylitol may have other health benefits, including preventing ear and sinus infections, increasing bone density, and relieving constipation.
—Adrienne Dellwo, Verywell Health, 5 Jan. 2025
Cleveland wasted no time following the conclusion of their season by relieving Dorsey of his duties just one season after joining the team.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 5 Jan. 2025
Vicodin and Percocet are combination pain-relieving medicines.
—Ayesha Gulzar, Verywell Health, 3 Jan. 2025
How about trying a stress-relieving alternative?
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Acetaminophen, also an analgesic, works to enhance the opioid's pain-relieving capabilities.
—Ayesha Gulzar, Verywell Health, 3 Jan. 2025
Opioid-containing pain-relieving medicines are not recommended for long-term pain relief because of the risk of addiction, dependence, and misuse.
—Ayesha Gulzar, Verywell Health, 3 Jan. 2025
In some cases, they've been recommended for years as part of an overall approach to relieving these symptoms.
—Martta Kelly, Verywell Health, 19 Dec. 2024
Verb
Archway Homes will buy the home and make the repairs needed, relieving the sellers of the hassle and expense.
—Archway Homes, Kansas City Star, 5 Jan. 2025
Xylitol may have other health benefits, including preventing ear and sinus infections, increasing bone density, and relieving constipation.
—Adrienne Dellwo, Verywell Health, 5 Jan. 2025
Cleveland wasted no time following the conclusion of their season by relieving Dorsey of his duties just one season after joining the team.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 5 Jan. 2025
Vicodin and Percocet are combination pain-relieving medicines.
—Ayesha Gulzar, Verywell Health, 3 Jan. 2025
How about trying a stress-relieving alternative?
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Acetaminophen, also an analgesic, works to enhance the opioid's pain-relieving capabilities.
—Ayesha Gulzar, Verywell Health, 3 Jan. 2025
Opioid-containing pain-relieving medicines are not recommended for long-term pain relief because of the risk of addiction, dependence, and misuse.
—Ayesha Gulzar, Verywell Health, 3 Jan. 2025
In some cases, they've been recommended for years as part of an overall approach to relieving these symptoms.
—Martta Kelly, Verywell Health, 19 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for relieving
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Despite climbing home prices, mortgage rates have recently reported weeks of declines and inventory is growing in many parts of the country, alleviating the shortage of homes and forcing sellers to slash prices to attract still-cautious buyers.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
22 Mar. 2025
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But aside from a desire for revenge against Israel and remaining the primary power broker in Gaza, Hamas has consistently struggled to articulate an achievable long-term strategy for alleviating the suffering of Palestinians in Gaza.—
Mkhaimar Abusada,
The Conversation,
19 Mar. 2025
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Meta’s new president of global affairs Meta is replacing its president of global affairs Nick Clegg, a former British deputy prime minister, with Joel Kaplan, the company’s current policy vice president and a former Republican Party staffer.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
3 Jan. 2025
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Given the Panthers’ other needs, replacing all three specialists in the same offseason might be tricky.—
Joseph Person,
The Athletic,
3 Jan. 2025
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Netanyahu regularly cites freeing the hostages as a top priority.—
Alex Marquardt,
CNN Money,
10 Apr. 2025
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But the original poster disagreed, arguing that the line was in fact freeing.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Alvarez was charged on superseding information.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes,
19 Dec. 2024
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Prosecutors have said their criminal investigation is ongoing and additional charges or defendants could be added in a possible superseding indictment.—
Elizabeth Wagmeister,
CNN,
21 Oct. 2024
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The soothing sound of water from the fountains, accompanied by the fragrant aromas of essential oils immediately ease the senses once inside the spa.—
Bianca Salonga,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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Simply pop them in a microwave to provide up to an hour of soothing warmth and comfort.—
Wayfair,
refinery29.com,
4 Jan. 2025
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Reformists argue renewed dialogue is essential for easing sanctions and stabilizing the economy.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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Kennedy similarly indicated the outbreak is easing, a fact belied by the numbers on the ground.—
Nathaniel Weixel,
The Hill,
9 Apr. 2025
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Understanding the gravity of a red flag warning and adhering to these precautions is pivotal in mitigating the risk of wildfires during these perilous conditions.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
14 Mar. 2025
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The process of how that development can be managed by mitigating the threats that may occur in those rural unincorporated areas.—
Emily Alvarenga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Mar. 2025
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“Relieving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relieving. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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