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reliever

[ri-lee-ver] / rɪˈli vər /
NOUN
helper
Synonyms
STRONGEST
backup
STRONG
abettor accessory accomplice adherent adjunct aid aide ally appointee apprentice attendant backer coadjutor collaborator colleague companion deputy follower friend gofer help helpmate henchman paraprofessional partner secretary servant subordinate succorer supporter temp
WEAK
coadjutant fellow worker gal Friday girl Friday man Friday right-hand man/woman right-hand person temporary worker
Antonyms
STRONG
adversary antagonist blockage boss chief detractor enemy foe hindrance injury leader manager master obstruction opponent opposer superior

Example Sentences

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Atlanta reliever Raisel Iglesias struck out three in 1⅔ innings for his second save.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

Venezuela appeared to be closing in on victory but were jolted by Harper's 432-foot home run to center field off reliever Andres Machado in the eighth.

From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026

Select locations will offer laughing gas as a pain reliever for insertion and removal of IUDs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 1, 2026

Adding reliever Edwin Díaz and outfielder Kyle Tucker, frankly, is just piling on.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 13, 2026

Because willow bark contains salicylic acid, a pain reliever.

From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan