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
Good riddance to that rubbish.
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Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2023
Still, good riddance to that guy.
—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
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Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2023
Still, good riddance to that guy.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for riddance
Noun
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The elevated design will affect 11 parks and several greenways, including the complete removal of Wilmore Park.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
1 May 2026
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Heavy encrustations of golden mussels have blocked pipes in municipal and industrial water intakes, which has necessitated costly biofouling removal.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
1 May 2026
Noun
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The industrial system of Chicago’s water management — invisible and linear extraction, consumption and disposal of our water resources — is rapidly approaching its limits.—
Alaina Harkness,
Chicago Tribune,
3 May 2026
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The Portland Police Bureau’s explosive disposal unit was called in after evidence of explosives was discovered on scene.—
Doha Madani,
NBC news,
3 May 2026
Noun
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Located in a 197-acre urban oasis, the lagoon has experienced plenty of pressures from human intervention, including the dumping of pets, such as domestic ducks, reptiles and fish.—
Adriana Pérez,
Chicago Tribune,
4 May 2026
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Draining, dumping, or filling in these sites regularly is the easiest way to eliminate mosquito breeding grounds.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Riddance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/riddance. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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