clear out

verb

cleared out; clearing out; clears out
Synonyms of clear outnext

transitive verb

: to drive out or away usually forcibly

Examples of clear out in a Sentence

police used tear gas to clear out the demonstrators everyone cleared out as soon as the fire alarm began sounding
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County officials have long used the chemicals in waterways to clear out vegetation and maintain the water-carrying capacity of flood control channels. Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026 The forecast finally clears out and remains pleasantly mild Sunday, into Monday of next week. Cutter Martin, CBS News, 4 Mar. 2026 Donating unused or unwanted items is a smart, environmentally friendly way to clear out your home while keeping trash out of landfills. Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 4 Mar. 2026 On Tuesday, two WLRN staffers told the Herald that LaBonia’s office at the station’s studio in Miami had been cleared out. Aaron Leibowitz, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for clear out

Word History

First Known Use

1613, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

Time Traveler
The first known use of clear out was in 1613

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“Clear out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clear%20out. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.

Kids Definition

clear out

verb
1
: to go or run away often suddenly or secretly
a horse broke loose and cleared out
cleared out without paying me back
2
: to drive out or away usually with force
police cleared out the demonstrators
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