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单词 reliever
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reliever

noun

re·​liev·​er ri-ˈlē-vər How to pronounce reliever (audio)
: one that relieves
especially : relief pitcher

Example Sentences

pain relievers like aspirin and ibuprofen Exercise is a good stress reliever.
Recent Examples on the Web For a 35-year-old reliever, that can be a career killer. Peter Abraham, BostonGlobe.com, 7 Feb. 2023 Arnold also commented publicly for the first time on the weekend trade that sent reliever Justin Topa to Seattle for pitching prospect Joseph Hernandez. Journal Sentinel, 9 Jan. 2023 Cleveland also sent right-handed reliever Carlos Vargas to the Diamondbacks in exchange for minor league righty Ross Carver. Joe Noga, cleveland, 15 Nov. 2022 But the ravenous Mariners forced the Blue Jays’ hand even sooner, strafing reliever Brian Bass for three hits to start the eighth inning and forcing the Jays to insert Romano in the eighth, hoping for a six-out save. Gabe Lacques, USA TODAY, 9 Oct. 2022 Gonsolin, whose injury interrupted a breakout season that includes a 16-1 record and 2.10 ERA, took a seat in the dugout while reliever David Price — also on the injured list — faced the same four batters. Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 22 Sep. 2022 At the very least, the Giants are likely to pursue a reliever or two. Susan Slusser, San Francisco Chronicle, 18 July 2022 This year also marks the fourth straight season in which the Tigers have sent a reliever as their primary representative. Evan Petzold, Detroit Free Press, 10 July 2022 In the corresponding move with Gilbert’s promotion, the Diamondbacks designated reliever J.B. Wendelken for assignment. Theo Mackie, The Arizona Republic, 5 July 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

reliever

noun

as in assistant

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • assistant
  • surrogate
  • second
  • attorney
  • proxy
  • deputy
  • rep
  • commissary
  • factor
  • assignee
  • agent
  • delegate
  • procurator
  • representative
  • successor
  • envoy
  • stopgap
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  • makeshift
  • substitute
  • alternate
  • superseder
  • replacement
  • apology
  • understudy
  • backup
  • sub
  • stand-in
  • pinch hitter
  • fill-in
  • reserve
  • designated hitter
  • locum tenens
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