RELIEVES Synonyms: 89 Similar and Opposite Words

relieves

verb

present tense third-person singular of relieve

as in alleviates

to make more bearable or less severe an ice pack will relieve the swelling

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as in rids

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 replaces

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 relieves Russia’s closer relationship with North Korea relieves some of China’s obligation to deliver economic aid and security guarantees to its northeastern neighbor. — Zheng Jiyong, Foreign Affairs, 10 Aug. 2026 This can be observed in heart failure patients with an implant that relieves strain on their heart by helping pump blood through their bodies. — Andrew Coletti, Popular Science, 29 July 2026 The lubricant injection Ohtani received a week ago relieves symptoms for a short period of time, usually a few months. — Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 19 July 2026 Getting those details right is often what determines whether debt relief actually relieves anything. — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 13 July 2026 Seawater relieves muscle tension and both physical and emotional stress. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 July 2026 The deal surely relieves investors who were worried that Apple was trying to move even more silicon production in-house at the expense of key suppliers like Broadcom. — Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 7 July 2026 The options are limited, overall, which is why Joylux partnered with Halle Berry to introduce a hormone-free vaginal gel today that relieves dryness, featuring an innovative new ingredient. — Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 30 June 2026 In a doublet, the first earthquake relieves stress on one fault while increasing it on a nearby fault. — Kenton Gewecke, ABC News, 25 June 2026

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Morgan Stanley’s Joseph Moore said the arrangement alleviates concerns about circular financing because third-party investors would provide most of the capital, while Nvidia would participate only to a limited extent.

— Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 12 Aug. 2026
Adding Skubal alleviates some of the weight of that decision.

— Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of alleviates

Verb

Their body care kit gets to the root of smooth skin with a trio of products including a pre-sluff bar that rids it of lotions and oils, a washable textured mitt that sloughs off dead cells and a eucalyptus-scented body lotion that loads it with hydration while making your bathroom smell like a spa.

— Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 1 June 2026
Trading out of the first round also rids the 49ers of having a first-round pick with a fifth-year option.

— Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2026

Definition of rids

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If a cement plant simply replaces fossil fuels with renewable electricity, its emissions can fall substantially.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 13 Aug. 2026
For manageable balances, couples may want to start by creating a repayment strategy that prioritizes high-rate debt or by exploring a debt consolidation loan that replaces multiple balances with one payment.

— Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of replaces

Verb

With only three ingredients—water, sodium chloride, and hypochlorous acid—the on-the-go spritzer soothes skin and fights bacteria.

— Kiana Murden, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2026
The formula has caffeine, hyaluronic acid, and aloe extract, which de-puffs, hydrates, plumps, and soothes skin while providing buildable, medium coverage.

— Essence Wiley, InStyle, 30 July 2026

Definition of soothes

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Unexamined habits are expensive to maintain, even the small ones, and dropping one frees up real attention, not just symbolic relief.

— Nell Derick Debevoise Dewey, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Wolverine frees Essex and races to the exit, but Essex musters enough psychic power to cause all of the invading soldiers to explode.

— Jordan Moreau, Variety, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of frees

Verb

Don’t expect crazy flavors or fussy, over-the-top presentation; just excellent home-style baking where taste supersedes everything else.

— Kyle Beechey, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Aug. 2026
Genesis argued that the county lacked authority to revoke the permits because federal law supersedes local regulations.

— Adam Thompson, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of supersedes

Verb

Treasury yields sank in the bond market, which eases pressure on stocks and other investments.

— Stan Choe, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
The jobs report likely eases some pressure on the Federal Reserve, which had been widely expected to hike the federal funds rate — potentially as soon as September.

— Steve Kopack, NBC news, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of eases

Verb

Kushner and Iger pivoting to Los Angeles reshapes the bidding and potentially clears the path for Walton Laurie, a Walmart heiress who brings deep pockets and a local flavor to the Vegas process.

— Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 13 Aug. 2026
Tesla is the only foreign brand in the market that clears both.

— Jon Markman, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026

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