rid (someone or something) of

phrasal verb

rid (someone or something) of; ridding (someone or something) of; rids (someone or something) of

: to cause (someone or something) to no longer have or be affected by (someone or something unwanted)

The police are trying to rid the town of drug dealers.

rid the garden of pests

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The Social Security Fairness Act was passed this month, effectively getting rid of the windfall elimination provision and government pension offset. —

Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025 The procedure got rid of the pain and suffering because it got rid of the patients. —

Steve Forbes, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025 Getting rid of them will not only clear up space in your home, but will also clear some space in your mind, too. —

Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 9 Jan. 2025 This step will get rid of any grease buildup from cooking that might have fallen on these surfaces, Willatt explains. —

Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 9 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for rid (someone or something) of

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