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rid

[rid] / rɪd /
VERB
do away with; free
Synonyms
STRONGEST
clear eliminate eradicate liberate purge relieve unload
STRONG
abolish deliver disabuse disburden disembarrass disencumber dump eject expel exterminate extinguish extirpate fire junk release remove scrap shed unburden uproot
WEAK
give the brush heave-ho kiss goodbye make free roust send packing shake off throw away throw out toss out
Antonyms
STRONGEST
condemn keep
STRONG
bear create hold maintain plant save sow take in
WEAK
get

Example Sentences

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It will hopefully help rid you of these feelings of impatience and irritation over not having your generous gift acknowledged.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026

But the idea of waving a magic wand and getting rid of it all, was met with mixed reactions.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

To help Californians rid the state of the pest, the U.S.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

The Universal Waste Management System, as the device is officially called, uses airflow to get rid of waste.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

Mama needed the onions, and Anya needed to get rid of the zmeyok.

From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack