- past tense form of ride.
rid
Example Sentences
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"Once you've created that legend, you'll never get rid of that personality. You'll lose your own personality in that."
From BBC • Jun. 20, 2026
The electronics generate enormous amounts of heat, and getting rid of that heat is surprisingly difficult in space.
From Science Daily • Jun. 19, 2026
In order to rid yourself of this loan, cut back.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 18, 2026
Getting rid of the creatures, protected under federal law, has proven difficult.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 16, 2026
She came to in seconds, sputtering and frantically wiping her mouth to get rid of the horrendous taste.
From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood
