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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Lindsey Ellefson, Glamour, 28 Dec. 2024
Aside from storage of high-level wastes, there are other ways to get rid of them, including new fast reactors and advanced reprocessing.
—David Szondy, New Atlas, 28 Dec. 2024
Using toner with anti-inflammatory products can help get rid of existing acne and prevent breakouts from popping up.7
Who Should Use Toner?
—Amanda Svachula, Health, 27 Dec. 2024
More: How to securely get rid of your old cellphone.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 26 Dec. 2024
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“Get rid of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/get%20rid%20of. Accessed 6 Jan. 2025.
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