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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Alex Yearwood relieves Canalichio.—
Caleb Yum,
Austin American Statesman,
17 Mar. 2026
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Putting a small pillow behind your lower back provides lumbar support and relieves muscle tension.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
16 Mar. 2026
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But for occasional rice preparation, the stovetop method works perfectly well — and frees up valuable counter and cabinet space.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
11 Mar. 2026
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That frees up the conversation surrounding optimal deployment of the big outscorers.—
Allan Mitchell,
New York Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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By late Sunday night into Monday midday, a strong cold front clears the region, ending the storms and bringing gusty winds with falling temperatures through the day.—
Andrew Kozak,
CBS News,
22 Mar. 2026
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The post-shadow ends when Mercury clears those degrees for the last time.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Rids.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rids. Accessed 25 Mar. 2026.
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