get rid of
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: to do something so as to no longer have or be affected or bothered by (something or someone that is unwanted)
It's time to get rid of this old sweater.
I can't seem to get rid of this cold.
He stayed on talking and talking. She finally got rid of him by saying she had to make dinner.
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Robert Marvi, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Oct. 2025
Cleaning out the weeds as much as possible helps get rid of overwintering pests.
—Amy Brightfield, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Oct. 2025
How to permanently get rid of black widows?
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 6 Oct. 2025
Lint and Dryer Sheet Build-Up Both of our experts say lint and dryer sheet build up is something to get rid of immediately from your laundry room.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 5 Oct. 2025
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“Get rid of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/get%20rid%20of. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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