as in relieving
to set (a person or thing) free of something that encumbers
worked two jobs to rid himself of debt
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Recent Examples of ridding
After the Battle of the Alamo, the Mexican army ransacked the site and salvaged all the leftover artillery for future military use, ridding the battleground of most of its weaponry.
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Amen Galinato,
CNN Money,
25 June 2026
Sun-Dry and Air-Out Sokolowski's number one go-to for ridding sheets of stale smells is hanging them either outside or in bright outdoor spaces.
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Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
17 June 2026
Although the human body is naturally efficient when ridding itself of toxins, a juice cleanse can ramp up your metabolism, promote weight loss and even increase lean muscle mass.
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Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
15 June 2026
However, the addition of an ingredient or two can turn baking soda into an ant-ridding remedy in a pinch.
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Rabekah Henderson,
The Spruce,
5 June 2026
When the home was first set to be put on the market in 2014, Forbes reported that Colony Capital may have put as much as $50 million into updating the property, including ridding it of many of its child-friendly features.
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Brianna Zigler,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 June 2026
Ways to Get Rid of Weeds Between Pavers The best method for ridding your patio or stone path of weeds depends largely on the severity of the weed problem.
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Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Apr. 2026
During Blue Bloods' 14 seasons from 2010 until 2024, Wahlberg got some experience ridding himself of his Boston accent to play a Brooklynite.
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Brenton Blanchet,
PEOPLE,
22 Apr. 2026
The enduring scent of burning garbage, used as one of the sole means of ridding neighborhoods of their trash.
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Ruth Jean-Marie,
Time,
3 Feb. 2026
Amen Galinato,
CNN Money,
25 June 2026
Sun-Dry and Air-Out Sokolowski's number one go-to for ridding sheets of stale smells is hanging them either outside or in bright outdoor spaces.
—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
17 June 2026
Although the human body is naturally efficient when ridding itself of toxins, a juice cleanse can ramp up your metabolism, promote weight loss and even increase lean muscle mass.
—
Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
15 June 2026
However, the addition of an ingredient or two can turn baking soda into an ant-ridding remedy in a pinch.
—
Rabekah Henderson,
The Spruce,
5 June 2026
When the home was first set to be put on the market in 2014, Forbes reported that Colony Capital may have put as much as $50 million into updating the property, including ridding it of many of its child-friendly features.
—
Brianna Zigler,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 June 2026
Ways to Get Rid of Weeds Between Pavers The best method for ridding your patio or stone path of weeds depends largely on the severity of the weed problem.
—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Apr. 2026
During Blue Bloods' 14 seasons from 2010 until 2024, Wahlberg got some experience ridding himself of his Boston accent to play a Brooklynite.
—
Brenton Blanchet,
PEOPLE,
22 Apr. 2026
The enduring scent of burning garbage, used as one of the sole means of ridding neighborhoods of their trash.
—
Ruth Jean-Marie,
Time,
3 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ridding
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Corlys orders his men to thread the rocky Dragonstone pass at low tide, even relieving the helmsman of the ship’s wheel at the crucial moment.
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An orthopedic surgeon evaluated Parias and also provided a physical therapy referral, according to DHS, though by May his pain was still not relieving.
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That said, the Heat could wind up seeking more of a veteran presence on the end of the bench, which could have Johnson headed back to a two-way deal, freeing up his spot on the standard roster.
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Based on the company's H145 platform, the aircraft replaces the cockpit with clamshell cargo doors, freeing up additional space for payloads.
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Along Highway 119 in Boulder Canyon and Highway 72 in Coal Creek Canyon, crews are already clearing areas that could pose a wildfire risk.
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As of noon, workers were still clearing the tree and debris from the area.
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“Ridding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ridding. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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