rid (someone or something) of
phrasal verb
rid (someone or something) of; ridding (someone or something) of; rids (someone or something) of
: to cause (someone or something) to no longer have or be affected by (someone or something unwanted)
The police are trying to rid the town of drug dealers.
rid the garden of pests
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At this point, getting rid of the Knicks will be just as difficult as getting rid of Thibodeau.
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James L. Edwards Iii, New York Times, 20 May 2025
Jeff Getting: The evidence introduced at the trial was … contained in the autopsy report, which didn't find any significant evidence of sedatives …
But Kate Fox also testified that Linda had discussed ways of getting rid of her husband, including running him over with a car.
—Erin Moriarty, CBS News, 20 May 2025
Scientists have found that ACV may help get rid of microorganisms known to cause digestive issues, such as Bacillus subtilis and Candida albicans.
—Health, 19 May 2025
Option 3: Selling your PC Before you get rid of your old PC, consider whether selling or recycling is the best fit for you.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 17 May 2025
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James L. Edwards Iii, New York Times, 20 May 2025
Jeff Getting: The evidence introduced at the trial was … contained in the autopsy report, which didn't find any significant evidence of sedatives …
But Kate Fox also testified that Linda had discussed ways of getting rid of her husband, including running him over with a car.
—Erin Moriarty, CBS News, 20 May 2025
Scientists have found that ACV may help get rid of microorganisms known to cause digestive issues, such as Bacillus subtilis and Candida albicans.
—Health, 19 May 2025
Option 3: Selling your PC Before you get rid of your old PC, consider whether selling or recycling is the best fit for you.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 17 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for rid (someone or something) of
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“Rid (someone or something) of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rid%20%28someone%20or%20something%29%20of. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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