Definitions

get rid of

VERB

discard, eliminate

Synonyms

STRONGEST

dispose of dump eliminate remove

STRONG

kill

WEAK

assassinate cast aside chuck cut deep-six ditch do away with eighty-six exclude expel exterminate omit part with reject slaughter throw away throw out

Antonyms

STRONGEST

begin hold keep start

Example Sentences

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A neat, new feature aims to get rid of a pain point and make something easier and more efficient.

From Salon • Apr. 13, 2026

How does the brain get rid of waste?

From Science Daily • Apr. 9, 2026

If you want to get rid of the gimme, remind me not to play a round with you.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

“Believe me, it is not easy to get rid of 5,000 books,” he recalled.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

“Just that what I’ve heard, asking around, is that you should get rid of that ring at once,” he said.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny