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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That relieves the burden on the central network, which lowers the risk of blackouts and congestion.—
Ken Silverstein,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025 -
This lavender version relieves muscle tension, soothes aches and softens skin while relaxing your mind in fragrant floral steam.—
Jené Luciani Sena , Caitlyn Martyn
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FOXNews.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Think beyond consumer transactions, including supplier payments, gig payouts, and payroll, anywhere cash efficiency frees up capital.—
Christer Holloman,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The move frees up just over $1 million in cap space for the Patriots.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
29 Aug. 2025
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After checking their minds for influence from the Mule, Gaal clears them all — except Magnifico, of course.—
Rafael Motamayor,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
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As Stromberg says, once the referee’s office clears a match for play, one of the USTA’s two announcers calls the players to the practice desk.—
Tim Newcomb,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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“Rids.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rids. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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