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

The refreshing formula combines rosemary, Korean pine leaf, salicylic acid, and cooling menthol to clear away buildup, while caffeine, biotin, and fermented ingredients like Bifida and Lactobacillus keep the scalp balanced. — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 24 June 2026

Stereotypes from half a century ago or longer have been cleared away. — Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 16 June 2026

During last year's Super Bowl, New Orleans spent millions of dollars clearing away tent encampments near the Superdome and moving the homeless into a temporary warehouse. — CBS News, 9 June 2026

The goal is not to lower our medical standards, but to clear away the real-world obstacles that stop people from taking the first step. — Eric Wargotz, Baltimore Sun, 8 June 2026

Rhymes for clear away

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