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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Unlike humans, bears or mice may have gotten rid of a genetic brake or governor that would otherwise keep their metabolism continually burning energy at roughly the same rate.
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Saul Elbein, The Hill, 31 July 2025
For years, Republicans have failed in their attempts to use redistricting to get rid of me.
—John C. Moritz, Austin American Statesman, 31 July 2025
Question: Should San Diego get rid of fines for Comic-Con building wraps?
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 July 2025
Smith and Begay attempted to get rid of evidence by burning their bloody clothes and the woman’s cell phone, records said.
—Maritza Dominguez, AZCentral.com, 31 July 2025
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Saul Elbein, The Hill, 31 July 2025
For years, Republicans have failed in their attempts to use redistricting to get rid of me.
—John C. Moritz, Austin American Statesman, 31 July 2025
Question: Should San Diego get rid of fines for Comic-Con building wraps?
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 July 2025
Smith and Begay attempted to get rid of evidence by burning their bloody clothes and the woman’s cell phone, records said.
—Maritza Dominguez, AZCentral.com, 31 July 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 7 Aug. 2025.
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