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 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 Good riddance to bad rubbish. Michael Lee, Washington Examiner, 19 Oct. 2020 See All Example Sentences for riddance
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Noun
  • Historically, rib removal has been performed mainly by thoracic surgeons (who specialize in the chest) to treat fractures, infections, tumors, and other serious medical conditions.
    Jolene Edgar, Allure, 10 Apr. 2025
  • Finally, the highest-end personal plan is Surfshark One+, which adds data removal by Incogni.
    K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 10 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Milo said having the chamber of commerce there will allow residents with an entrepreneurial spirit to have resources at their disposal.
    Raisa Habersham, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2025
  • Attendees are encouraged to take part in electronic recycling by bringing old phones, laptops, cords, chargers, tablets, and other devices for responsible disposal.
    Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Residents’ main concerns included fears that the shelter would become a massive dumping ground for homeless individuals from the entire metro area.
    Letters to the Editor, Orlando Sentinel, 20 Mar. 2025
  • How can a decision like toxic dumping be made in a vacuum, and in a rush?
    Blake Morgan, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025

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“Riddance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/riddance. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.

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