clear of
idiom
: away from (something dangerous, harmful, etc.)
Keep/Stay clear of trouble!
We'll pick up speed once we get clear of the heavy traffic.
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Even when storms or hurricanes steer clear of the island, the season is generally marked by warmer, wetter weather.
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Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 29 Nov. 2025
Steer clear of puddles - Driving into puddles or low areas of rainwater can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Nov. 2025
Steer clear of ammonia, bleach, or cleaning products containing solvents or caustics, as these can remove sealers.
—Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Nov. 2025
For now, please remain clear of the water at beaches in the vicinity and follow the direction of lifeguards.
—Sam Stevenson, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2025
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Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 29 Nov. 2025
Steer clear of puddles - Driving into puddles or low areas of rainwater can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Nov. 2025
Steer clear of ammonia, bleach, or cleaning products containing solvents or caustics, as these can remove sealers.
—Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Nov. 2025
For now, please remain clear of the water at beaches in the vicinity and follow the direction of lifeguards.
—Sam Stevenson, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2025
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“Clear of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clear%20of. Accessed 1 Dec. 2025.
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