palliation

noun

Definition of palliationnext
1
as in relief

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2
as in extenuation

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for palliation
  1. relief
  2. extenuation
  3. assistance
  4. atonement
  5. support
  6. confession
  7. furtherance
  8. acknowledgment
Noun
  • In the days since, a flood of deals have been announced to bring Chinese robotaxis, laptops, AI models, and data centers to the kingdom — while putting the competition for tech dominance between China and the US into stark relief.
    — Kelsey Warner, semafor.com, 4 Sep. 2026
  • The sound of the transfer window closing always brings a certain relief.
    — Oliver Kay, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of relief
Noun
  • Not surprisingly, fellow-travelers on the left criticized Conquest either from a wish to disbelieve the Soviet horrors or from an ideological sympathy that compelled extenuation of them.
    — Peter J. Travers, National Review, 29 Mar. 2022
Definition of extenuation
Noun
  • Industries such as healthcare and social assistance (+28,400) continued to add jobs while local government education (+41,900 jobs) reversed a large loss from July (-57,500).
    — Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2026
  • In mid-2025, for example, Congress clawed back nearly $8 billion in foreign assistance funds.
    — Anna Nelson, Foreign Affairs, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of assistance
Noun
  • Galliano also emphasized that an exhibition or other public recognition could not substitute for accountability, describing atonement as an ongoing responsibility.
    — Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 31 Aug. 2026
  • In between getting ready for the new year and writing down your atonements, here are upcoming events to keep in mind — everything from a lively Shabbat geared toward young adults to a shopping event featuring local businesses.
    — Jessica Tzikas, Sun Sentinel, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of atonement
Noun
  • Yet, earlier this month, I, my fellow editors and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration personnel were informed that support for the Arctic Report Card — our flagship annual report since 2006 — is canceled.
    — Twila Moon, Washington Post, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Demographic experts are cautiously optimistic about the new scheme, which appears to offer more sustained and holistic support for families.
    — Angelica Ang, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of support
Noun
  • The move wasn't initially made public, but sources familiar with its contents told the newspaper that Schrama had axed Mohammed’s confessions from the case in the ruling.
    — Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Initially, Tenon confessed to being the gunman, but withdrew his confession and pleaded not guilty in February 2026.
    — Christine Pelisek, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of confession
Noun
  • Perkins pleaded guilty earlier this year to one count of possessing a firearm in furtherance of a violent crime, the release said.
    — Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Besides the conspiracy charge, Oseguera Cervantes also pleaded guilty to possessing a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking conspiracy.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 31 July 2026
Definition of furtherance
Noun
  • Nolan’s parents, Christine and Elmore Wonsley, were in the stands at Ocean Springs Thursday to support their two younger sons, but there was no public mention or acknowledgment of the two-time All-Region wide receiver during his high school career.
    — Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Just a look and an acknowledgement and an honor and respect and a love.
    — Jeff Spry, Space.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of acknowledgment
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“Palliation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/palliation. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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