rid (oneself) of

phrasal verb

rid (oneself) of; ridding (oneself) of; rids (oneself) of
: to cause (oneself) to no longer have or be affected by (someone or something unwanted)
She went to the beach to relax and rid herself of all her worries.

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Luckily, there are effective ways to get rid of stains at home. Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 28 Nov. 2024 But getting rid of the penny isn’t a true solution, according to Weller. Greg McKenna, Fortune, 27 Nov. 2024 To those who want to get rid of the monarchy — once they’re gone, they’re gone. Janine Henni, People.com, 26 Nov. 2024 Also, don't use the garbage disposal as your main way of getting rid of food after the holiday. Betty Lin-Fisher, USA TODAY, 26 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for rid (oneself) of 

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“Rid (oneself) of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rid%20%28oneself%29%20of. Accessed 9 Dec. 2024.

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