rid

verb

ˈrid How to pronounce rid (audio)
Definition of ridnext
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rid
  1. relieve
  2. free
  3. clear
Verb
  • One of the only ways Cook County can relieve residential property taxes is to grow its tax base by attracting new commercial and industrial taxpayers.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 8 Sep. 2026
  • But each has distinct benefits, with research suggesting that honey can relieve coughs and colds and promote wound healing.
    — Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of relieve
Verb
  • This sets off a chemical reaction freeing phosphorus, a primary nutrient for the algae, from the lake floor.
    — Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Just that 30-second interaction in Bobby’s office totally freed me up.
    — Jayson Jenks, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of free
Verb
  • Bouwman went in to clear a bouncing ball with his head before Van Bommel jumped into the challenge and his back connected with force with the Netherlands youth international in the air.
    — Ali Rampling, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
  • The site will be temporarily covered to protect it from rainwater, and one company has been chosen to clear some of the waste while a long-term plan is drafted.
    — Darko Bandic, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of clear
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“Rid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rid. Accessed 12 Sep. 2026.

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