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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Backers argue that the bill would help relieve crowding at shelters, which are often underfunded by local governments.

— Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
The right scalp moisturizer can help prevent and relieve your symptoms.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 7 July 2026

Definition of relieve

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The organization says foster homes can provide the bottle feeding, warmth and frequent monitoring that very young kittens need while also freeing up shelter resources to care for other homeless pets.

— USA TODAY, USA Today, 10 July 2026
Last season, he was most commonly seen making quick movements in the early build-up to free up Caicedo whenever possible.

— Carl Anka, New York Times, 10 July 2026

Definition of free

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The gateway earns its place where an integration is shared, permissioned, observable or reused across many agents, and buyers should be honest about how much of their tool access clears that bar.

— Janakiram MSV, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
During first-half stoppage time, Mexicos’ César Montes received the ball inside the six-yard box, but Bellingham cleared what looked like a certain goal.

— Eduard Cauich, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026

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