as in relieves
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 rids
Perhaps because tomato juice is nutritious, packed with vitamins and antioxidants, and the spiciness can induce a sweat, which, as people like to believe, rids the body of poisons.
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The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Denver Post, 28 Oct. 2025
The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Denver Post, 28 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rids
Verb
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Moving water is less likely to freeze and relieves that pressure.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
3 Feb. 2026
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Plush cushioning on the insoles relieves tired feet during the day, making these comfortable enough to wear for hours.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Jan. 2026
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Consider streamlining a recurring task with a template, because consistency reduces stress and frees time for more complicated projects.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
11 Feb. 2026
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This frees me up to prioritize both myself and the friends who are reciprocal in their time, effort, and energy.—
Rebecca Fearn,
SELF,
10 Feb. 2026
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Once the front clears, temperatures will tumble throughout the day and especially into Thursday night.—
Lissette Gonzalez,
CBS News,
4 Feb. 2026
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The Cleveland Cavaliers are trading guard Lonzo Ball to the Utah Jazz in a move that clears his $10 million salary off Cleveland’s books, league sources told The Athletic.—
Tony Jones,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Rids.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rids. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.
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