as in to relieve
to set (a person or thing) free of something that encumbers
worked two jobs to rid himself of debt
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Support and soothe sore fingers to relieve swelling and pain with gentle compression.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
13 Apr. 2026 -
The actors bowed, looking relieved.—
Sarah Larson,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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Mantello’s production actually frees the play from its own time, expanding its vista.—
Chris Jones,
New York Daily News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Jared Wright freed the puck with a check at neutral ice, allowing Scott Laughton to carry it into the Vancouver zone.—
Josh Gross,
Daily News,
10 Apr. 2026
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The Gamba family spent hours clearing debris from their property, working late into the night with chainsaws and hand tools.—
Abby Dodge,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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The bill cleared the House Revenue and Finance Committee March 19 on a 19-0 vote, which included the support of panel Chairman Curtis Tarver.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Rid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rid. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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