relieve
verb (used with object)
to ease or alleviate (pain, distress, anxiety, need, etc.).
relieving
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present participleof relieve.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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And we’re also relieving Clint, his family and other people of this burden that they’ve carried.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 20, 2026
Zanvastro is the first and only approved disease-modifying treatment for the condition, meaning it targets an underlying biological process responsible for the disease rather than simply relieving its effects.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 13, 2026
There’s no real harm in relieving that stress by laughing at the antics of President Camacho.
From Salon ● Sep. 6, 2026
“It felt disappointing because I liked him, but relieving because he wasn’t going to be a good partner,” Vlasova said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 27, 2026
The newsmen packed up their gear, relieving Molly, who had cringed at the thought of being photographed in her laden condition and having to brace up for a royal reception in Sweden.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
