How to Use rid (oneself) of in a Sentence

rid (oneself) of

phrasal verb
  • Below are the six fool-proof ways of getting rid of a pimple fast.
    Jenna Rennert, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2024
  • Of all the skin care concerns, how to get rid of blackheads can be one of the most frustrating.
    Deanna Pai, Glamour, 2 Oct. 2024
  • Keep reading for more tips on packing your clothes and how to properly get rid of your old and used tech.
    Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 3 Oct. 2024
  • Amazon rolled out ads to all Prime Video subscribers earlier this year and forced people to pay an extra $2.99 per month to get rid of them.
    Will McCurdy, PCMAG, 3 Oct. 2024
  • This option has a three-stage filtration system to remove particles as small as 0.3 microns, including a carbon filter to get rid of odors.
    Lauren Taylor, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2024
  • Pick your favorite degreasing product or natural cleaning solution, but just make sure to regularly take steps to get rid of the grime—and don't forget to get under your removable stove burners.
    Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 7 Oct. 2024
  • There are, of course, many ways to get rid of nose hair.
    Ravi Davda, Health, 12 Apr. 2023
  • Learn how to get rid of squirrels for a pest-free home.
    Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Aug. 2024
  • The last one to slap has to take all the cards, and the player who gets rid of all their cards first wins!
    Rachel Rothman, Good Housekeeping, 8 July 2023
  • Give them a good scrub to get rid of any dirt, then chop them up, skin and all.
    Pam Lolley, Southern Living, 10 Nov. 2023
  • Will the city get rid of them before the Olympics next summer?
    CNN, 2 Oct. 2023
  • Dak Prescott will get rid of the ball quick, and Dallas will get the ground game going.
    Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times, 14 Dec. 2023
  • Try to pre-soak the items to help get rid of blood before washing them.
    Nikita Charuza, Peoplemag, 20 Feb. 2024
  • The first to honestly tell me to get rid of my mustache in 1999!
    Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 11 Jan. 2024
  • With just one pac, you can get rid of tough stains and brighten your clothes in no time.
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 18 Apr. 2023
  • There's also a lot of clutter in an Echo Show slideshow that you can get rid of.
    Nena Farrell, WIRED, 29 Mar. 2024
  • Hitch swoops in and pretends to be Sara's boyfriend to get rid of the poor slob whose tired lines are failing on her.
    Cristina Everett, EW.com, 9 Feb. 2024
  • Short and Bright Beckham kept the bright yellow-white blonde color but got rid of the length.
    Jessica Booth, Peoplemag, 13 Oct. 2023
  • Tap the bottom of the jar on a table to force any air to the top; let stand 15 minutes to get rid of bubbles.
    Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Nov. 2023
  • Drain the meat in a mesh colander (just like pasta, dudes) to get rid of excess grease.
    Corey Inscoe, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
  • To get rid of this chalky buildup, bring a mixture of one part vinegar to three parts water to a boil in the pan.
    Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 June 2023
  • Our experts said there's no reason to get rid of crane flies.
    The Arizona Republic, 12 Mar. 2024
  • Cohen saw the lights of a police car driving towards them and told a friend to get rid of the roach.
    Will Yakowicz, Forbes, 5 May 2023
  • Since purple shampoos are one of the best ways to get rid of brassy hair at home, there are so many to choose from.
    Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 18 Jan. 2024
  • Time to get rid of some penises, and plenty of other stuff.
    Chris Vognar, Rolling Stone, 29 Apr. 2023
  • Fidel Sanchez instructs his workers to get rid of the fruit that fell and rotted on the ground.
    Jasmine Garsd, NPR, 26 Apr. 2024
  • The stickers on the memorial were removed and crews were working to get rid of the spray paint.
    Louis Casiano, Fox News, 8 May 2024
  • In 1979, the French (under Giscard) got rid of Bokassa.
    Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 10 July 2024
  • And this whole idea that giving birth will get rid of the pain caused by endometriosis is not true.
    Courtney Shea, refinery29.com, 9 Aug. 2024
  • Also, get rid of the tree as soon as the Holiday season is over.
    Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2023

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