On this page you'll find 10+ example sentences with Riddance. Discover the meaning, synonyms such as elimination or removal and how to use the word correctly in a sentence.
Riddance in a sentence
Riddance meaning
- An act of ridding, clearance, or removal; elimination.
- Deliverance, release, setting free; a relief involving getting rid of something.
- The earth thrown up by a burrowing animal.
Synonyms of Riddance
Using Riddance
- The main meaning on this page is: An act of ridding, clearance, or removal; elimination. | Deliverance, release, setting free; a relief involving getting rid of something. | The earth thrown up by a burrowing animal.
- Useful related words include: elimination, removal, remotion, ejection.
- In the example corpus, riddance often appears in combinations such as: good riddance, riddance to, riddance time.
Context around Riddance
- Average sentence length in these examples: 17.6 words
- Position in the sentence: 8 start, 5 middle, 7 end
- Sentence types: 19 statements, 0 questions, 1 exclamations
Corpus analysis for Riddance
- In this selection, "riddance" usually appears near the start of the sentence. The average example has 17.6 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
- Around the word, good, claiming, 2020 and coach stand out and add context to how "riddance" is used.
- Recognizable usage signals include as good riddance 2020 and and bid good riddance to trader. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
- By corpus frequency, "riddance" sits close to words such as abbe, abeyance and abp, which helps place it inside the broader word index.
Example types with riddance
The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:
Good riddance,” she said. (4 words)
Good riddance on Sunday, Macri. (5 words)
Good riddance to the slime bag. (6 words)
This stop on the Saviors Tour was a celebration of punk, rebellion, and rock ‘n’ roll history, and it left the Arlington crowd buzzing long after the final notes of “Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)” echoed through the stadium. (40 words)
Mr Phori went as far as saying the recent resignation of "one of the local bank managers" was "good riddance" as the bank manager had contributed to the controversy in the wool and mohair. (34 words)
Mailer’s signature 51 state proposal called not only for the secession of New York City from the state (to which we hicks cried “good riddance!”) but a radical devolution of municipal duties. (33 words)
While offers greetings such as, “Good riddance 2020” and “Well … that was crazy! (13 words)
Example sentences (20)
Reactions to the unprecedented ouster of House Speaker Kevin McCarthy from Illinois lawmakers Tuesday ranged from "good riddance" to "shameful" to disbelief at political dysfunction in Washington.
Mailer’s signature 51 state proposal called not only for the secession of New York City from the state (to which we hicks cried “good riddance!”) but a radical devolution of municipal duties.
Some might say good riddance, claiming that the Windsong is a haven for criminals and drug dealers selling their wares to high school students and others addicted to drugs.
Spoken like a gentleman…” Gallagher then chimed: “I’ve got nothing, yeah, good riddance.
They have also updated all conferences since the riddance of the Pac-12, with the Utes moving to Big 12, with team rosters yet to be finalized.
This stop on the Saviors Tour was a celebration of punk, rebellion, and rock ‘n’ roll history, and it left the Arlington crowd buzzing long after the final notes of “Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)” echoed through the stadium.
As of this writing, more than 70 readers have sent us letters on the topic, and not a single one has bid good riddance to Trader Giotto or Trader Jose.
Good riddance if you both leave the Golden State.
Good riddance to another worthless waste of space on the planet.
Good riddance to bad rubbish, as my mother used to say.
If you choose not to serve the customer good riddance.
While offers greetings such as, “Good riddance 2020” and “Well … that was crazy!
As for that stylized trillium, good riddance.
Good Riddance Coach should the Ax fall.
Good riddance on Sunday, Macri.
Good riddance,” she said.
Good riddance to the slime bag.
Good riddance to those two, and welcome back KJ, thank you for setting a great example for our young squad.
He is killed after he stares into the deadlights and gets devoured (good riddance).
Mr Phori went as far as saying the recent resignation of "one of the local bank managers" was "good riddance" as the bank manager had contributed to the controversy in the wool and mohair.
Common combinations with riddance
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:
- good riddance 26×
- riddance to 6×
- riddance time 3×
- riddance as 2×
- riddance of 2×