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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Rather than focusing only on relieving pain, this approach changes the mechanics of walking to reduce pressure on vulnerable parts of the knee.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 11, 2026
“Older debtors are hopeful this passes and it’s a tiny step towards relieving their burden.”
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 2, 2026
There’s no real harm in relieving that stress by laughing at the antics of President Camacho.
From Salon ● Sep. 6, 2026
Signs of de-escalation with Iran have also helped extend the rally in recent sessions, with retreating oil prices relieving inflationary pressures and sparking gains in energy-hungry industrial shares.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026
She and Seth had simply been relieving pressure for the cow and letting it spill all over the floor.
From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull
