as in relaxed
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as in alleviated
to make more bearable or less severe
an ice pack will relieve the swelling
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as in rid
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 replaced
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 relieved
Antonio Fins, USA TODAY, 15 Nov. 2024
Those most relieved about President-elect Donald Trump's pending return to the White House are likely the more than 1,500 Americans charged with crimes related to the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol.
—Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 15 Nov. 2024
Kate Sosin, Them, 21 Oct. 2024
The Secretary also told Minister Gallant that he was relieved Netanyahu was safe following the attack.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, Fox News, 19 Oct. 2024
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Few people may be more relieved about President-elect Donald Trump's pending return to the White House than the more than 1,500 Americans charged with crimes related to the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol.
—Antonio Fins, USA TODAY, 15 Nov. 2024
Those most relieved about President-elect Donald Trump's pending return to the White House are likely the more than 1,500 Americans charged with crimes related to the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol.
—Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 15 Nov. 2024
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The family of four rolled up to their new home, exhausted but relieved after hours of travel.
—Kate Sosin, Them, 21 Oct. 2024
The Secretary also told Minister Gallant that he was relieved Netanyahu was safe following the attack.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, Fox News, 19 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for relieved
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Government Initiatives And Policies The Dubai government has rolled out several initiatives to boost real estate’s appeal, including property law reforms, relaxed visa rules and tax incentives.Johan Hajji, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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The English people are looking for Neopolitan style — soft relaxed jackets with very light linings.Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 13 Dec. 2024
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These kinds of periods happen in cyclical industries such as autos, but could the spending have potentially been avoided — or at least alleviated — this time around?Michael Wayland, NBC News, 25 Nov. 2024
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The statement has alleviated fears about the tech giant’s potential removal from the Nasdaq, putting an end to the uncertainty surrounding its listing.Vinamrata Chaturvedi, Quartz, 19 Nov. 2024
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This is also the second Golden Globes since its longtime backer, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, was replaced following the acquisition of all the HFPA’s assets, rights and properties by Dick Clark Productions and Eldridge.Hilary Lewis, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Dec. 2024
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That was the ball game, as Desmond Ridder replaced O’Connell, and the Buccaneers scored two touchdowns late when the defense ran out of gas.Vic Tafur, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
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More importantly, this cleanser always leaves my skin incredibly smooth, soft, and soothed.Sarah Han, Allure, 30 Nov. 2024
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Instead, even sensitive skin is left soothed, glowing and hydrated, thanks to microalgae, pineapple enzymes, jojoba oil and squalane.Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
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Once freed, the brothers celebrated while the deer ran on the slippery ice to safety.Taylor Ardrey, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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Bashar also freed political prisoners and allowed more open discourse.Greg Wehner, Fox News, 9 Dec. 2024
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Note that while Norton Secure VPN remains available, it has effectively been superseded by Norton Ultra VPN Plus.PCMAG, PCMAG, 27 Nov. 2024
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An important difference being that those accused of communism could defend themselves during the congressional investigations, and the investigations themselves are superseded by higher powers.Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 21 Nov. 2024
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But while these global companies appeared confident in their strategies, tariffs could significantly hinder smaller brands.Kathryn Hopkins, WWD, 10 Dec. 2024
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In fact, a 2023 survey by College Pulse found that only 49% of college students feel confident about their career prospects.Subha Barry, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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The idea of a chic, dynamic pop culture was twinned with the self-image of phlegmatic Brits.Fintan O’Toole, Foreign Affairs, 21 Feb. 2023
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Capper struck me as phlegmatic about the power of the supermarkets.Sam Knight, The New Yorker, 4 May 2024
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“Relieved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relieved. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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