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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“We want to get rid of the cyclicality or at least dampen the cyclicality,” Goeckeler said.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

Germany has shown it can get rid of bureaucratic strictures.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

“Got to get rid of the panza,” Diego said, rubbing his only moderately round belly.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

The sooner you get rid of the latter, the better.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 29, 2026

Dad can’t get rid of them—he says they bring back memories.

From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila