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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Seasoned golfers Bernhard Langer and Fred Couples flirted with the cut line while Arizona State senior Jose Luis Ballester relieved himself in Rae’s Creek near the 13th tee.—
Jack Leo,
AJC.com,
4 Apr. 2026 -
Speaking of cryptocurrency, you may be relieved to know that Jonathan, the world’s oldest tortoise, is alive and well, despite rumors to the contrary.—
Alan Henry,
PC Magazine,
3 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 13 Apr. 2026.
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