rid

verb

ˈrid How to pronounce rid (audio)
Definition of ridnext
as in to relieve
to set (a person or thing) free of something that encumbers worked two jobs to rid himself of debt

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  1. relieve
  2. free
  3. clear
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  • Instead of waiting at home to fully recover, Master said, students should return to school with extra support from teachers and breaks in their schedule to relieve symptoms such as headaches or fatigue, with a goal of gradually doing more.
    Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
  • Its star ingredient is lanolin, an oil from sheep’s wool that’s often used in skin care products to moisturize and relieve itchiness.
    Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of relieve
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  • More than 100 of the hostages have been released – most as part of a cease-fire deal last November, and some freed in Israeli military operations.
    Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024
  • The dual zippers are an ingenious feature, allowing precise ventilation and the ability to free your arms while keeping the sleeping bag otherwise zipped tight.
    Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of free
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  • Once she is medically cleared she will be booked at Santa Rita Jail on assault with a deadly weapon on a peace officer, reckless evading of a peace officer, failure to obey a court order and resisting arrest with an enhancement of committing a felony while out on her own recognizance.
    Harry Harris, The Mercury News, 19 Nov. 2024
  • While the Transportation Department can set narrow rules through NHTSA that would help clear a path for autonomous vehicles, mass adoption of self-driving cars likely will require a broader act of Congress.
    Tribune News Service, Twin Cities, 18 Nov. 2024
Definition of clear
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