RESPITE Synonyms: 45 Similar and Opposite Words

respite

noun

Definition of respite

as in break

a short period of time when you are able to stop doing something that is difficult or unpleasant or when something difficult or unpleasant stops or is delayed The weekend provided a nice respite from the pressures of her job. a temporary respite

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Recent Examples of respite Resendez said things like respite care, in-home healthcare, and palliative care can go a long way in relieving caregiver burden. — Elissa Strauss, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2026 Seemingly divergent policies from the US Federal Reserve and Treasury will be a key focus at a gathering of global central bankers, with bond yields nearing record highs and little respite on the horizon from dizzying global government debt levels. — Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 27 Aug. 2026 The Kelty Waypoint Car Tarp becomes an extension of your vehicle and can provide a respite from the rain or from way too much sun on a hot afternoon. — Clay Abney, Travel + Leisure, 27 Aug. 2026 With the arrival of the Michelin Guide into Fort Lauderdale in 2025 and openings of more upscale dining experiences, a neighborhood favorite like Wan’s is a relaxing respite from high prices. — Miami Herald, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for respite

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The team's official drumline, The Pack, pounded on illuminated drums during quarter breaks, while Skye, the team's sassy, blue-haired lioness mascot, jumped onto the T-shirt cannon to launch souvenir merchandise high into stadium seats.

— Odette Yousef, NPR, 29 Aug. 2026
Mourinho also voiced concerns about the upcoming three-week international break, fearing player injuries.

— Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of break

Noun

The Appalachian Trail Conservancy defines a thru-hike as completing all of the trail’s sections in any order within a year, allowing for pauses.

— Holly Ramer, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026
This summer's pause in data reporting for Somalia came at a particularly precarious time.

— Durrie Bouscaren, NPR, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of pause

Noun

Typically, the last weekend of August brings a bit of a lull – right after a popular Jeep expo and just before the Labor Day rush.

— Rachel Siegel, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2026
Birth of daughter and personal struggles Meanwhile, following a lull in her career in the late 1990s, Smith returned to the spotlight in 2000.

— Imani Sumbi, Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 Aug. 2026

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