reliever

noun

re·​liev·​er ri-ˈlē-vər How to pronounce reliever (audio)
: one that relieves
especially : relief pitcher

Examples of reliever in a Sentence

pain relievers like aspirin and ibuprofen Exercise is a good stress reliever.
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Philadelphia has two key relievers hitting free agency this winter: Jeff Hoffman and Carlos Estévez. Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024 Shedding payroll and making small trades for mid-tier relievers isn’t going to cut it for the Chicago Cubs. Jared Wyllys, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024 Re-sign Carlos Estévez Estévez is one of the best free-agent relievers available, along with guys like Tanner Scott, Clay Holmes and Jeff Hoffman. Sam Blum, The Athletic, 25 Nov. 2024 However, not all people operate as stress relievers. Aditi Shrikant, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for reliever 

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of reliever was in the 15th century

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“Reliever.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reliever. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.

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