relieve of
verb
relieved of; relieving of; relieves of
1
formal
: to take (something that is difficult or unpleasant) from (someone)
She signed a contract that relieved him of all responsibility regarding the business.
The law relieves you of any liability.
2
informal + humorous
: to steal (something) from (someone)
Someone relieved him of his wallet.
3
: to remove (someone who has done something wrong) from (a post, duty, job, etc.)
The general was relieved of his command.
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Wilks spent most of last season as the New York Jets defensive coordinator but was relieved of his duties in December.
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Mike Kaye
april 30, Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2026
After being swept by the lowly Colorado Rockies and being losers in 15 of the team’s previous 17 games on the heels of Cora’s firing, some expected Mendoza to be relieved of Mets duties on Monday.
—Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 28 Apr. 2026
Franchise legend Jason Varitek, also a member of Cora’s staff, was relieved of his duties as well and will be reassigned to a different role that has yet to be announced, the club said.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 26 Apr. 2026
Some time after, Lewin was relieved of duty and placed on administrative leave with pay while an investigation was started.
—Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
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Mike Kaye
april 30, Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2026
After being swept by the lowly Colorado Rockies and being losers in 15 of the team’s previous 17 games on the heels of Cora’s firing, some expected Mendoza to be relieved of Mets duties on Monday.
—Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 28 Apr. 2026
Franchise legend Jason Varitek, also a member of Cora’s staff, was relieved of his duties as well and will be reassigned to a different role that has yet to be announced, the club said.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 26 Apr. 2026
Some time after, Lewin was relieved of duty and placed on administrative leave with pay while an investigation was started.
—Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
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“Relieve of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/relieve%20of. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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