clear away

verb

cleared away; clearing away; clears away
: to remove (something) from an area or surface
Just give me a moment to clear all these papers away, then we can sit down at the table.
sometimes used figuratively
They had a long talk and were able to clear away all their misunderstandings.

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The silky formula lathers into a rich foam that hydrates, removes dirt and buildup, and clears away excess oil without leaving your skin feeling dry or tight. Annie Blackman, InStyle, 19 Sep. 2026 In the Mediterranean region, forests were gradually cleared away by a combination of slash-and-burn agriculture and grazing. Ingfei Chen, New Yorker, 18 Sep. 2026 Keep in mind that chelating shampoos clear away what’s already there. Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 14 Sep. 2026 Water-Jet Guided Laser technology overcomes this challenge by channeling a laser inside a microscopic jet of water to precisely cut the material while simultaneously cooling the surface and clearing away debris. Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 7 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for clear away

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“Clear away.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clear%20away. Accessed 24 Sep. 2026.

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