as in removal
the getting rid of whatever is unwanted or useless
the riddance of all the fleas from the house was a relief to everyone concerned
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Recent Examples of riddance
Still, good riddance to that guy.
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Jeva Lange, The Week, 28 Sep. 2021
Honestly, good riddance to that pairing!
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 4 June 2021
Good riddance to all of that garbage, hopefully.
—CNN, 14 May 2021
Good riddance to them all.
—Jonathon Van Maren, National Review, 1 Nov. 2020
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Jeva Lange, The Week, 28 Sep. 2021
Honestly, good riddance to that pairing!
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 4 June 2021
Good riddance to all of that garbage, hopefully.
—CNN, 14 May 2021
Good riddance to them all.
—Jonathon Van Maren, National Review, 1 Nov. 2020
See All Example Sentences for riddance
Recent Examples of Synonyms for riddance
Noun
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After he was deported last year, the Supreme Court ruled the government must facilitate his return so his removal could be adjudicated.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Feb. 2026
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The swift removal has led to outcry from state and local lawmakers.—
Mathew Miranda
February 26,
Sacbee.com,
27 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Turn off the disposal and gently pull back the rubber seal to scrub the underside with a small brush and warm, soapy water.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
27 Feb. 2026
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The attacks target Extended Producer Responsibility laws that shift cleanup and disposal costs from consumers and cities to companies that make plastic materials.—
Susanne Rust
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Northwest Indiana and Wolf Lake in particular, where the stadium is to be sited, were a dumping ground for years, with a Superfund site and refinery nearby.—
Robert McCoppin,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Mar. 2026
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The challenge is so great that additional dumping grounds may be added, Estrella said.—
Jake Offenhartz,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Riddance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/riddance. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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