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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Among bacteria, small genomes relieve organisms of the pressure of maintaining bulky DNA, but this state also requires them to scavenge many basic nutrients and metabolites from their neighbors.—
Veronique Greenwood,
WIRED,
9 Feb. 2025 -
Without his daily inhaler to help control the symptoms of asthma, the suit says Cole’s breathing deteriorated over the next five days, forcing Cole to rely on his rescue inhaler to relieve his symptoms.—
Cara Lynn Shultz,
People.com,
7 Feb. 2025
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So far, 16 out of a total of 33 hostages expected to be released in the first — and current — phase of the deal have been freed.—
Sophie Tanno,
CNN,
9 Feb. 2025
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Sion James ghosted a screen, freeing up space for Flagg to straight-line drive.—
Brendan Marks,
The Athletic,
9 Feb. 2025
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The White House said 75,000 people signed up, and a federal judge cleared a legal roadblock last week for the program to move forward.—
Kate Gibson,
CBS News,
18 Feb. 2025
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Amidst the drama, Dr. Mimi, Steve, Dr. Eugene, and Toya slip away for a lunch to clear the air.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
18 Feb. 2025
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“Rid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rid. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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