Dictionary of synonyms

Synonyms and antonyms of the word: respite

Synonyms:

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Usage examples:

£100 could fund a support session for bereaved parents; £500 could fund an action packed sibling support day for brothers and sisters of children in our care and £1,500 could fund 24hrs of respite care or crisis care for a seriously ill child.

Source: https://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/23237060.businesses-groups-encouraged-join-hospices-50-challenge/?ref=rss

After a brief respite, another storm was expected to barrel into the state in a few days, adding to the misery of the state's residents.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/galleries/article-11618965/Boy-5-swept-away-death-toll-climbs-14-California-storms.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

Airport lounge access can transform an otherwise gruelling layover into a relaxing respite.

Source: https://www.moneysense.ca/spend/credit-cards-with-airport-lounge-access-canada/

Already this week, the overnight low at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport fell under 90 (32.2 C) for the first time in 16 days, finally allowing people some respite from the stifling heat once the sun goes down.

Source: https://abc7.com/heat-wave-southwest-california-arizona/13568852/

Also part of the respite experience is a converted lorry who is endearingly named Wilbur.

Source: https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/highlands-islands/5121496/skye-mental-health-garden-nhs-staff-lorry/

A record-smashing wet winter offered brief respite from years of compounding drought exacerbated by human-caused climate change on the Colorado River.

Source: https://voiceofsandiego.org/2023/11/06/environment-report-a-love-hate-letter-to-alfalfa/

Asked about his plans to continue to expand the homeless, tiny home “kauhale” concept, Green said that he loves the new medical respite kauhale off of Punchbowl Street in between The Queen’s Medical Center and the Washington Place governor’s mansion.

Source: https://www.staradvertiser.com/2023/06/17/hawaii-news/trimming-1-1b-from-state-budget-is-not-hard-for-gov-josh-green/

At AmAble, we recognise the significance of respite care, especially during the festive season.

Source: https://geelongindy.com.au/in-business/15-12-2023/amables-commitment-extends-beyond-support/

“Berrima is the perfect location, as it’s a chilly climate inspiring warmer clothing, an easy drive from Sydney or Canberra, and a lovely respite from the Hume expressway.”

Source: https://citynews.com.au/2023/theres-lots-to-explore-in-the-historic-highlands-2/

Brampton View care Home provides nursing care, residential care, respite care and dementia care.

Source: https://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/arts-and-culture/care-home-fundraising-toy-drive-for-charity-4445923

But a Pfizer-backed drug trial offers the chance of a miracle respite, both for Meurig and a ragtag cohort of underperforming gentlemen.

Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/reviews/men-up-bbc-viagra-trial-b2471179.html

But City was then guilty of resting on their laurels and allowing Spurs’ makeshift defence some respite.

Source: https://punchng.com/tottenham-fight-back-to-hold-man-city-in-six-goal-thriller/

But there's little respite for shoppers right now.

Source: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64732404?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

“During the pandemic there were four months where we didn’t get this respite, and this was a trying time.

Source: https://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/news/carers-back-campaign-for-better-respite-services-9324575/

During the political tumult and COVID-19 spikes of autumn and winter 2020, when the world felt overwhelming, Gossip Wolf often found brief respite via the self-titled debut album by Chicago duo Midnight Minds, which came out on cassette that September.

Source: https://chicagoreader.com/music/gossip-wolf/midnight-minds-drop-a-new-album-of-serene-and-soothing-ambient-psychedelia/

Expanding community-based services like transitional housing, crisis stabilization units and peer respite would keep more people from having to be in the hospital in the first place.

Source: https://www.nhpr.org/nh-news/2023-07-12/new-hampshire-hospitals-nh-dhhs-resolve-er-boarding-lawsuit

Gary Caldwell said: “We take our role in the community very seriously at Exeter City, and we’re pleased to bring a little respite to the children and their families on Bramble Ward.

Source: https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/gallery/exeter-city-players-spread-christmas-8964046