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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Malik Tillman was the hero, relieving the pressure of a 1-0 goal lead with just 10 men on the field with his brilliant free kick.
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Healthcare economists say giving people access to preventive healthcare saves taxpayers money in the long run by keeping the workforce healthy and relieving pressure on an overburdened system.
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ChatGPT offers practical tools to streamline hiring busywork, freeing recruiters for crucial decisions.
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Harvard’s research confirms that AI liberates managers from coordination and relay tasks, freeing them for judgment, contextual intelligence, and human connection that no system can replicate.
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This indicates the Saudis are clearing a backlog of oil tankers that were unable to exit the Gulf during the conflict, the firm said.
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Running Footwear Sector Paces Up Indeed, many major footwear brands have spent recent years clearing excess inventory through heavy discounting, hurting margins and diluting brand equity.
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“Ridding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ridding. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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