How to Use relief in a Sentence

relief

noun

• What a relief it is to be back home.
• My father lost his job and we had to go on relief.
• Countries from around the world have been sending relief to the flood victims.
• He expressed relief that the crisis was finally over.
• We donated to the relief effort for the hurricane victims.
• Much to everyone's relief, the airplane took off without any problems.
• I felt such a sense of relief after I finished my thesis.
• Exercise is an excellent source of stress relief.
• Both candidates promised tax relief for middle-class families.
• No relief from the heat appears to be in sight for the next few days.
  — Zaeem Shaikh, Dallas News, 19 Aug. 2023
• Though scratching an itch may feel good and provide relief in the short term, there are downsides to the act.
  — Health Editorial Team, Health, 7 June 2023
• If the voters ever turned on Trump, the politicians would drop him like a hot rock — with glee and relief.
  — Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 21 Nov. 2023
• The left-hander was called up from Triple-A Norfolk on Friday to provide long relief out of the bullpen.
  — Jacob Calvin Meyer, Baltimore Sun, 7 June 2023
• If relief doesn’t come by then, some places will need to start bracing for impact.
  — Dylan Baddour, WIRED, 27 Jan. 2024
• Other pain relief comes in the form of a burn gel packet—handy for the kitchen or campsite—and three sting relief wipes.
  — Adrienne Donica, Popular Mechanics, 4 Sep. 2023
• Those who aren't a fan of (or don't have the time for) over-the-top nail art will feel relief to know simple, short nails are one of 2023's biggest nail trends.
  — Veronica Cristino, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2023
• Prices for most items haven't come down over that time, but the slower increases have been a relief to some consumers.
  — Marley Jay, NBC News, 1 Nov. 2023
• To everyone’s relief, the baby began to swim on its own.
  — Elizabeth Kolbert, The New Yorker, 4 Sep. 2023
• The thinking is that scary movies help audiences work up a cold sweat, chill off and earn a relief from the intense summer heat.
  — Patrick Frater, Variety, 7 June 2023
• Simply apply the stick directly to your dog's nose for a burst of instant relief.
  — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 21 May 2023
• His 18 earned runs in just 15 innings as a starter is more than all earned runs in his relief appearances combined.
  — Luke Scotchie, BostonGlobe.com, 8 Aug. 2023
• Hospitals in the Rio Grande Valley, which has many colonias, have seen a surge of patients seeking relief from the heat.
  — Edgar Sandoval, BostonGlobe.com, 29 July 2023
• The 11th-hour vote by lawmakers to avert the crisis brought temporary relief.
  — Derek Hawkins, Washington Post, 13 Nov. 2023
• An enticing band of opalescent sky offered the relief of a horizon after hours of rain and snow.
  — Aatish Taseer, New York Times, 9 Nov. 2023
• The Notre Dame alum came on in relief in the second period and did not allow a goal for two full periods, plus overtime and a shootout.
  — Zach Welch, Kansas City Star, 29 Jan. 2024
• But the bigger pieces, like the relief painting, required some sacrifices.
  — Zach Helfand, The New Yorker, 18 Mar. 2024
• After a long day, there’s nothing quite like the relief of coming home and taking off your heavy outerwear and shoes.
  — L. Daniela Alvarez, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 July 2023
• The big question when the pandemic relief ended was what would happen to people who needed that help to get food.
  — Laura Johnston, cleveland, 18 July 2023
• How to find the best tax relief company Inflation is sticking around.
  — Khristopher J. Brooks, CBS News, 11 Apr. 2024
• These taxpayers are granted relief to both file and pay most taxes due.
  — Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 9 Apr. 2024

Last Updated: 5 Sep 2024