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reliever

American  
[ri-lee-ver] / rɪˈli vər /

noun

  1. a person or thing that relieves.

  2. Baseball. relief pitcher.


Etymology

Origin of reliever

First recorded in 1475–85; relieve, -er 1

Example Sentences

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But for the most part, the relievers who are healthy have shown glimpses of what it could look like this season.

From Los Angeles Times

The trainer figured Yamamoto’s mere presence as a potential reliever would inspire the Dodgers and worry the Blue Jays.

From Los Angeles Times

Soon, so did the Blue Jays relievers in an inspiring show of solidarity.

From Los Angeles Times

Take a champion, add baseball’s best reliever and one of its best young hitters, then do the math.

From Los Angeles Times

Ibuprofen is one of the most widely used pain relievers in the United States, commonly taken for headaches, muscle aches, and menstrual pain.

From Science Daily