clear away
phrasal 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 figurativelyThey had a long talk and were able to clear away all their misunderstandings.
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Today, the logic of construction begins with the clean slate, and the most expeditious way to convert vacant places of worship into living spaces is to clear away the old and start from scratch.
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Justin Davidson, Curbed, 27 June 2025
To prevent that scenario, Airth said, the industry needs Congress to give it a longer runway to hunt for cost savings before yanking the tax credit, and for state-level policymakers to clear away more red tape.
—Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 26 June 2025
This CeraVe acne cleanser is best for acne-prone skin—a major concern for teens—and helps clear away pimples and blackheads.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 12 June 2025
And in a letter on May 22, FEMA stuck to the position that North Carolina needs to take care of at least 10 cents of every dollar going to clear away the lingering damage.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 29 May 2025
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Justin Davidson, Curbed, 27 June 2025
To prevent that scenario, Airth said, the industry needs Congress to give it a longer runway to hunt for cost savings before yanking the tax credit, and for state-level policymakers to clear away more red tape.
—Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 26 June 2025
This CeraVe acne cleanser is best for acne-prone skin—a major concern for teens—and helps clear away pimples and blackheads.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 12 June 2025
And in a letter on May 22, FEMA stuck to the position that North Carolina needs to take care of at least 10 cents of every dollar going to clear away the lingering damage.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 29 May 2025
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“Clear away.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clear%20away. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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