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Recent Examples of reliever
Troy Johnston then grounded into a run-scoring double play against reliever Huascar Brazobán, giving the Rockies a 2-1 lead.
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Peter Sblendorio, Hartford Courant, 26 Apr. 2026
Miller’s scoreless streak is the longest by a pitcher — starter or reliever — since Zac Gallen’s 44 1/3-inning streak for the Diamondbacks in 2022.
—Dennis Lin, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2026
Their best relievers this season have been Alex Vesia, Jack Dreyer and Scott.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 21 Apr. 2026
Bonus points if the reliever, like Peralta, is also heralded for his routine and acumen.
—Annie Heilbrunn, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
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Peter Sblendorio, Hartford Courant, 26 Apr. 2026
Miller’s scoreless streak is the longest by a pitcher — starter or reliever — since Zac Gallen’s 44 1/3-inning streak for the Diamondbacks in 2022.
—Dennis Lin, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2026
Their best relievers this season have been Alex Vesia, Jack Dreyer and Scott.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 21 Apr. 2026
Bonus points if the reliever, like Peralta, is also heralded for his routine and acumen.
—Annie Heilbrunn, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reliever
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Kublank was an assistant to head coach Paul Netzel for the Green Wave’s 2016 state team.—
Rick Armstrong,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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The ad called for the supervision of a team of graduate assistants or interns.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
30 Apr. 2026
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Kapanen silenced the raucous sellout crowd at Honda Center 38 seconds after the opening faceoff with his fourth goal in four games.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Apr. 2026
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The molecule is activated with hydrogen peroxide, and the micromotors move the particle at 7 micrometers per second.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Apr. 2026
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MacArthur continues to be represented by Innovative Artists Entertainment and attorney Todd Rubenstein of Yorn, Levine, Barnes.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
29 Apr. 2026
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The attorney said Bjornstad had once hoped to pilot the app with Oregon State, but the ongoing situation has complicated those plans.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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Sherri Shepherd and ex-husband Lamar Sally were married for three years and were determined to start a family, so the couple enlisted the help of a surrogate.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
27 Apr. 2026
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And the hilarious Josh Cahn, as Sarah’s therapist brother, Joel, acts as the audience’s surrogate.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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All these factors combined lead to more walks.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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This is basically every aerophobic flier’s worst nightmare, and Harlin does a solid job of maintaining the fear factor and shock right up to the moment of Rich’s decision to dump fuel and ditch, since the nearest airport, Guam, is out of range.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Apr. 2026
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My dad was killed by Iranian proxies forty-two years ago.—
Charles Bethea,
New Yorker,
26 Apr. 2026
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Lebanon could play a key role in any resolution of the Iran conflict due to Israel's campaign against Iranian proxy group Hezbollah.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
24 Apr. 2026
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The behavior of a suspect in the murders of two University of South Florida students from Bangladesh worsened over time from marijuana use, family members told deputies after his arrest three years ago for punching his brother in the face and kicking his mother in the back.—
Mike Schneider,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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As noted, city marshals, deputy sheriffs, the NYPD and a legitimate judicial order of eviction were involved.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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Beyond the question of criminal referrals, the commission’s report urged DHS to restrict certain ICE and Customs and Border Protection practices, including the use of chemical agents, physical force and vehicle pursuits during civil immigration enforcement.—
Olivia Olander,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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Beginning in the late 1970s, it was occupied by actor, puppeteer, and voice artist Chuck McCann and his wife, William Morris agent Betty Fanning, who lived there for 45 years until their deaths in 2018 and early 2026, respectively.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Reliever.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reliever. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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