RIDDED Synonyms: 38 Similar and Opposite Words

rid

verb

ˈrid

Definition of rid

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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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

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If your dishwasher has an upper third rack for utensils, Sala says to lay knives and cutlery there to avoid safety hazards and free up space in the silverware caddy.

— Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Sep. 2026
About six people then work together to lift the car high enough to free the woman trapped underneath.

— Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of free

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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

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