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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According to him, the best way to minimize bedroom clutter is to get rid of unwanted items.
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Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 14 June 2025
Two: Tune out the noise and get rid of distractions.
—Rustin Dodd, New York Times, 14 June 2025
The only way to get rid of them is to pay an extra $2.99 a month.
—James Peckham, PC Magazine, 12 June 2025
Although no longer standing, the city must first get rid of the old landmark’s remains before deciding on its replacement.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 12 June 2025
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Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 14 June 2025
Two: Tune out the noise and get rid of distractions.
—Rustin Dodd, New York Times, 14 June 2025
The only way to get rid of them is to pay an extra $2.99 a month.
—James Peckham, PC Magazine, 12 June 2025
Although no longer standing, the city must first get rid of the old landmark’s remains before deciding on its replacement.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 12 June 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 18 Jun. 2025.
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