get rid of
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: to do something so as to no longer have or be affected or bothered by (something or someone that is unwanted)
It's time to get rid of this old sweater.
I can't seem to get rid of this cold.
He stayed on talking and talking. She finally got rid of him by saying she had to make dinner.
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Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2026
This will get rid of any loose hair, flaky skin, or pesky dandruff.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 13 Feb. 2026
Take steps to get rid of your high-rate debt today.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 13 Feb. 2026
This includes expanding blood vessels and increasing blood flow to get rid of body heat, causing sweating and a flushed look.
—Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, Flow Space, 13 Feb. 2026
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“Get rid of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/get%20rid%20of. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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