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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The engine restarts as soon as the driver relieves pressure from the brake.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
8 Sep. 2025 -
That relieves the burden on the central network, which lowers the risk of blackouts and congestion.—
Ken Silverstein,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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More broadly, Dash argues that backing for-profit companies can still be an engine for societal change, such as his investment in the health tech company Abridge, which frees up doctors’ time by eliminating menial tasks.—
Leo Schwartz,
Fortune,
18 Sep. 2025
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Done this way, AI frees people up for higher-value work and elevates both the renter and employee experience.—
Tyler Christiansen,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Literally seconds later… the fog clears and the army rolls in to save the day.—
James Grebey,
Time,
12 Sep. 2025
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The London market clears an average 20 million ounces in daily trade, according to the WGC — but the trade body's outlook for digital gold goes even further.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Rids.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rids. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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