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as in consolation
a feeling of ease from grief or trouble
my coworkers' kind words gave me some relief from the grief that I was feeling upon the death of my partner
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as in replacement
a person or thing that takes the place of another
I can't go home from my nursing shift until my relief shows up to take over
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as in comfort
reduction of or freedom from pain
the aspirin gave him some relief from the headache
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Recent Examples of relief
Andrew Caballero-Reynolds | AFP | Getty Images A U.S. appeals court on Tuesday blocked the Biden administration’s student loan relief plan known as SAVE, a move that will likely lead to higher monthly payments for millions of borrowers.
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Annie Nova, CNBC, 18 Feb. 2025
Fundraising efforts to support wildfire relief continue, via FireAidLA.org, and additionally, Connie and Steve Ballmer will continue to match every donation, dollar for dollar.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 18 Feb. 2025
That's a relief for football fans, as wings will be the centerpiece of many a Super Bowl spread this weekend.
—Scott Horsley, NPR, 7 Feb. 2025
The transplant process brought relief and gratitude to both Christensen and Bergstrom.
—Julia Fomby, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
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Annie Nova, CNBC, 18 Feb. 2025
Fundraising efforts to support wildfire relief continue, via FireAidLA.org, and additionally, Connie and Steve Ballmer will continue to match every donation, dollar for dollar.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 18 Feb. 2025
That's a relief for football fans, as wings will be the centerpiece of many a Super Bowl spread this weekend.
—Scott Horsley, NPR, 7 Feb. 2025
The transplant process brought relief and gratitude to both Christensen and Bergstrom.
—Julia Fomby, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for relief
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The Trojans did, however, rebound and take home the consolation championship with victories over Rochester Mayo on Friday and Osseo on Saturday at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul.—
Jon Weisbrod,
Twin Cities,
9 Feb. 2025
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Not insignificant compensation, but no meaningful consolation for a historic mistake.—
Liam Twomey,
The Athletic,
6 Feb. 2025
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However, according to Amazon shoppers, the pants are so much more than your favorite pair of workout leggings—they’re a replacement for trousers.—
Jessie Quinn,
StyleCaster,
15 Feb. 2025
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The city recently began a search for her replacement.—
Zachery Eanes,
Axios,
14 Feb. 2025
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Gas mileage, price, comfort, design, storage and capacity, usability all get perfect marks in Grasso’s Garage as the new GMC Acadia Denali checks all consumer wants and needs for a great price.—
Marc D Grasso,
Hartford Courant,
15 Feb. 2025
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Dating apps – from Tinder to Grindr – are the modern way for people to connect with potential partners from the comfort of their own space.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
Fox News,
14 Feb. 2025
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Seek encouragement from trusted colleagues, mentors or family members. 4.—
Dr. Marita Kinney, BCC, Msc.D,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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Montessori principles foster a collaborative environment where encouragement, teamwork and camaraderie flourish.—
Gqlshare,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Feb. 2025
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His debut finally came in February 2016 as a second-half substitute in a 5-1 defeat at Chelsea in the FA Cup.—
Oliver Kay,
The Athletic,
8 Feb. 2025
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Animal organs have been under development as a possible substitute for human ones for decades.—
Karen Weintraub,
USA TODAY,
4 Feb. 2025
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What To Know Four cats in Oregon have been infected by avian influenza in the past two months, including two others in Washington County, according to a release by the WSDA.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
16 Feb. 2025
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The cost of marketing for a domestic wide release like this is usually in the $20 million or higher range.—
Tom Brueggemann,
IndieWire,
16 Feb. 2025
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Each of the big three are capable of putting up double-doubles in points and rebounds with relative ease.—
Rick Armstrong,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Feb. 2025
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Having Scott in camp has helped Sproat feel at ease.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
13 Feb. 2025
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“Relief.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relief. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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