1
as in relief
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2
as in extenuation
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for palliation
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The program, which went into effect on January 5, created a $9 toll for drivers entering Manhattan south of 60th Street during peak traffic hours and $2.25 overnight to enter Manhattan below 60th Street, known as the congestion relief zone.—
Gloria Pazmino,
CNN,
19 Feb. 2025 -
Greenberg expressed relief amid his own disappointment.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
19 Feb. 2025
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The deal could mark the first major foreign policy win of the new administration—addressing Republican concerns about the costs of aiding Ukraine, while also providing a repayment mechanism that alleviates some of the political obstacles for future assistance.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Feb. 2025
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Riverside County officials are now requesting help from state officials for technical assistance with the situation.—
Tony Briscoe,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Feb. 2025
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Tomlin also is seeking some playoff atonement, having gone winless since 2017.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC News,
10 Dec. 2024
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Such reasoning has been rejected by victims, church reformers and even some bishops who have called for church organizations to be transparent to aid in healing for those who’ve suffered and seek atonement for not just the abuse, but also repeated cover-ups over the years.—
Laura Schulte, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel | Robert Herguth, Chicago Sun-Times,
Journal Sentinel,
12 Dec. 2024
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Meta Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg and its chief lobbyist Joel Kaplan have criticised EU tech rules and enlisted the support of U.S. President Donald Trump.—
Foo Yun Chee,
USA TODAY,
20 Feb. 2025
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With the financial support of Oniverse, Marras has been able to gradually expand his namesake brand’s retail network.—
Luisa Zargani,
WWD,
19 Feb. 2025
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Tucker and Bland have also been charged with one additional count of Hobbs Act robbery and four counts of brandishing a firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence, officials said.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
24 Feb. 2025
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The New York charges include murder in the first degree in furtherance of terrorism, two counts of second-degree murder, including one as an act of terrorism, and several weapons charges.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA TODAY,
22 Feb. 2025
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William's question for Mohammed about his school day called back to another confession the royal dad made in Toxeth involving his own children's education.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
19 Feb. 2025
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Alongside his remains, police found a notebook that contained a confession letter.—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
18 Feb. 2025
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The first is the attitude that in times of disaster, beauty is a form of succor.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
18 July 2024
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But those in the teetotaling crowd still looking to partake in Power Hour might find some succor in the rise of another high-end bar trend: the nonalcoholic cocktail list.—
Jane Thier,
Fortune,
3 Oct. 2024
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Aim not for fleeting moments of acknowledgment, but for meaningful, enduring influence—the type that reverberates long after the moment has passed.—
Glenn Llopis,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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Several speakers offered brief acknowledgments of Argamani’s testimony before launching into criticisms of Israel.—
Rachel Wolf,
Fox News,
25 Feb. 2025
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“Palliation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/palliation. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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