reliever

noun

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

Examples of reliever in a Sentence

pain relievers like aspirin and ibuprofen Exercise is a good stress reliever.
Recent Examples on the Web The Mets will heavily utilize their relievers with options, making the transactions necessary to keep arms fresh. Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 26 June 2024 The Marlins used five relievers in Friday’s 3-2 comeback win. Steve Gorten, Miami Herald, 23 June 2024 Tough night for All-Star candidates The Royals mustered six hits against Rangers starter Nathan Eovaldi and three relievers — and Salvador Perez and Bobby Witt Jr. accounted for none of them in eight combined plate appearances. Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 22 June 2024 Perhaps the biggest silver lining from the loss was that Houston had to pitch Abreu for the third time in four days and use five relievers overall. Matt Weyrich, Baltimore Sun, 22 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for reliever 

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Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of reliever was in the 15th century

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“Reliever.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reliever. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.

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