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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rid
Verb
  • More viscous than your average face mist, the milky formula is laced with ceramides and lipids to relieve tight, thirsty skin and refresh dull, dry-looking makeup without so much as a flush or a tingle.
    Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
  • You may be relieved to know that this book does not involve a gigantic replica of anyone’s birth canal.
    Jamie Harrow, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Taken together, the two programs free older workers for the flexible opportunities often available with smaller companies or nonprofits with traditionally lower pay.
    Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 13 Sep. 2025
  • This helped free Nacua up for a 24-yard gain into the red zone.
    Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 13 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Martinez was designated for assignment by the Blue Jays last week as the team needed to clear a 40-man roster spot.
    Noah Camras, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
  • Volunteers will work with Clean Vibes crew members and fellow volunteers to clear the venue and vending areas of all event litter and debris.
    Kirby Adams, Louisville Courier Journal, 16 Sep. 2025
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“Rid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rid. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.

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