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.

Examples of clear away in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

But after the dishes from the closing dinner are cleared away, the reality of what’s coming starts to loom. — Adam Coffey, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

Ventilating your home by opening windows can help clear away pollutants. — Dr. Lauren Zajac, Boston Herald, 19 July 2026

Bet your bottom dollar that Son Heung-min, LAFC’s $26-million man — the record MLS fee for an incoming player — would peel himself off the mat and clear away the cobwebs and the sorrow of the past few weeks and months. — Los Angeles Times, 18 July 2026

When leaves are lush and the right length for your variety, use your index finger to clear away soil at the base. — Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 10 July 2026

Rhymes for clear away

• aaa
• alleyway
• alumnae
• anime
• anyway
• arete
• attache
• axillae
• baa
• beaujolais
• bouvier
• breakaway