Get ___ of (toss) (3)

I believe the answer is:

rid

(Other definitions for rid that I've seen before include "Free (person of affliction)" , "Free, relieve" , "Free (someone of something unwanted)" , "Lose, shake off" , "Disabuse" .)

I've seen this clue in The Washington Post and the USA Today.

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