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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The deal also includes provisions to relieve economic stress on Iran and a plan to open the Strait of Hormuz.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
14 June 2026 -
Hernández tied it 2-all by dropping a single into left field with two outs in the sixth after Mason Montgomery relieved rookie right-hander Bubba Chandler, who allowed two runs on three hits with six strikeouts and one walk in 5 2/3 innings.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 June 2026
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This time, Celta’s goalkeeper Ionut Radu is part of the build-up, freeing Marcos Alonso to drift away from the attention of Mbappe.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
10 Dec. 2025
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Davis Fire Department crews tried to free the driver from the wrecked cab, but the driver was pronounced dead at the scene.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
10 Dec. 2025
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Dallas Cowboys fans can stop wondering if George Pickens will be the latest holdout or hold in for the franchise because on Tuesday, the receiver cleared the air by reporting to mandatory minicamp.—
Briana Aldridge,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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The 38-year-old is not easing his way into this match, helping clear an early ball for Argentina by tracking into the defensive backfield and winning possession himself as his side struggled to clear its lines.—
NBC News,
NBC news,
17 June 2026
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“Rid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rid. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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