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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This lotion relieves and helps prevent and relieve dry skin for 24 hours.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Feb. 2026
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And a rising salary cap relieves any pressure to dump cumbersome contracts.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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Stack’s presence at both ends of the floor frees up space for his teammates to do their thing.—
Matt Le Cren,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Mar. 2026
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The move frees up more space for Dallas to work with ahead of Friday’s NHL trade deadline — but given all of its absences, the Stars also need to find production within.—
Lia Assimakopoulos,
Dallas Morning News,
1 Mar. 2026
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The formula effectively clears the pores, too, which not only results in a smooth appearance, but also stops future blemishes in their tracks.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
28 Feb. 2026
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Penix, with his lively arm and veteran presence, clears both in the eyes of Bernard, a Biletnikoff Award semifinalist.—
Daniel Flick,
AJC.com,
28 Feb. 2026
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“Rids.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rids. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.
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