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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This was the right outcome, even if there are good reasons for getting rid of the play and eliminating the pushing and pulling of ball carriers in general.
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Michael Silver, New York Times, 21 May 2025
The Panthers want to get better and create competition all around, and sometimes that means getting rid of longtime contributors for the sake of long-term development.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 21 May 2025
If Kris Jenner is coming over to yours for dinner, best to get rid of that junk pile taking up space on the kitchen counter!
—Gillian Telling, People.com, 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
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Michael Silver, New York Times, 21 May 2025
The Panthers want to get better and create competition all around, and sometimes that means getting rid of longtime contributors for the sake of long-term development.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 21 May 2025
If Kris Jenner is coming over to yours for dinner, best to get rid of that junk pile taking up space on the kitchen counter!
—Gillian Telling, People.com, 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
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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 24 May. 2025.
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