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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
But whenever something landed, there was that overwhelming sense of relief.
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Clayton Davis, Variety, 9 Jan. 2026
Some more relief is on the way for Regional Rail commuters.
—Tom Dougherty, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
So this was a bit of a relief for Neon on that Cannes-debuting film.
—Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 9 Jan. 2026
After years of trying to oust Maduro democratically, many of us are finding our relief increasingly complicated at this time.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for relief
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To make the Olympics that way, though, by the appointment of a committee, felt like a consolation to him.—
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By contrast, Barry got a consolation for the hosts, his third goal of the season, after Beto had also taken advantage of a Jack Grealish cross to signal brief comeback hopes.—
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The recruitment of a permanent replacement for Mitchell is just beginning and may take much of 2026 to complete.—
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The company now provides hydro jetting, sewer repair and replacement, trenchless repairs, water damage cleanup services, and water filtration and softening systems.—
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Now the number one new release of Amazon’s travel pillows, it’s crafted from high-density memory foam that provides 360-degree comfort.—
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Flooring company Anderson Tuftex is seeing a resurgence in plush carpeting for bedrooms, stairs, hallways, and living rooms, where plush carpets add texture and warmth while increasing acoustic comfort by reducing sound.—
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Her brother shaved his head alongside her, while friends organized care packages, drove her to sessions and offered constant encouragement.—
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The chatbot repeatedly offered Nelson doting messages and constant encouragement, Turner-Scott claimed.—
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Use substitutes like wash cloths and knitted pieces over the mop head.—
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Bakwa had an impressive cameo as a substitute against Everton recently, but lacked the same drive against the Championship club last night.—
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The findings suggest that the ice is 20 and 23 km deep at the north-pole with an average of 25 to 28 km globally – slightly deeper than previous estimates obtained using other remote sensing and modeling techniques, as per the release.—
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Freakier Friday actors Haley Hudson, Manny Jacinto and Sophia Hammons are a terrific trio at Break Room 86 in Los Angeles, while celebrating the upcoming release of the film on Disney+.—
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Designed to bridge the gap between automotive ease and aerospace innovation, the vehicle targets consumers looking for adventure rather than just urban commuting.—
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The knit top offered the familiar ease of an oversized tee with the warmth and polish of a sweater, a mix that feels both cozy and refined.—
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“Relief.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relief. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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