reliever
noun
a person or thing that relieves.
relievers
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pluralof reliever.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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As a result, relievers are rarely locked into the same inning every game.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026
With a bullpen game scheduled for the evening half of a doubleheader Sunday, the Dodgers were counting on Yamamoto to pitch deep into Game 1 and let as many relievers as possible rest up.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 19, 2026
It is a tried-and-true price point that encourages people to switch brands and try new products, from soap to soda, pain relievers to party favors.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
None of the Dodgers’ relievers have been dominant in recent games.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 14, 2026
Or maybe the muscle pain relievers Pattie gave him kick in.
From "Counting by 7s" by Holly Goldberg Sloan
