clear of
idiom
: away from (something dangerous, harmful, etc.)
Keep/Stay clear of trouble!
We'll pick up speed once we get clear of the heavy traffic.
Examples of clear of in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Spruce warns that anyone who is regularly tested for THC may want to steer clear of its products.
—
Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
Steer clear of windows and avoid seeking refuge in large open areas such as cafeterias, gymnasiums, or auditoriums.
—Star-Telegram Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Apr. 2024
One group that should probably steer clear of tretinoin: People who are pregnant or breastfeeding.
—Krissy Brady, SELF, 2 Apr. 2024
Most company owners buried under the weight of such bad press might steer clear of any potential controversy.
—John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 1 Apr. 2024
If finding indoor shelter is not an option: • Steer clear of open fields, hilltops, or ridge tops.
—Star-Telegram Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Apr. 2024
Dolphin Mall was deemed clear of a security threat that briefly prompted a manhunt, evacuations and panic inside one of Miami-Dade County’s largest shopping centers following reports of an active shooter Sunday afternoon.
—Rebecca San Juan, Miami Herald, 7 Apr. 2024
Dakota Fanning was steering clear of the roads until just a few years ago.
—Brenton Blanchet, Peoplemag, 5 Apr. 2024
A number of presidents tried to steer clear of the appearance of profiting off their position by voluntarily putting their assets and investments in blind trusts.
—Sharon Lafraniere, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2024
Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
Steer clear of windows and avoid seeking refuge in large open areas such as cafeterias, gymnasiums, or auditoriums.
—Star-Telegram Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Apr. 2024
One group that should probably steer clear of tretinoin: People who are pregnant or breastfeeding.
—Krissy Brady, SELF, 2 Apr. 2024
Most company owners buried under the weight of such bad press might steer clear of any potential controversy.
—John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 1 Apr. 2024
If finding indoor shelter is not an option: • Steer clear of open fields, hilltops, or ridge tops.
—Star-Telegram Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Apr. 2024
Dolphin Mall was deemed clear of a security threat that briefly prompted a manhunt, evacuations and panic inside one of Miami-Dade County’s largest shopping centers following reports of an active shooter Sunday afternoon.
—Rebecca San Juan, Miami Herald, 7 Apr. 2024
Dakota Fanning was steering clear of the roads until just a few years ago.
—Brenton Blanchet, Peoplemag, 5 Apr. 2024
A number of presidents tried to steer clear of the appearance of profiting off their position by voluntarily putting their assets and investments in blind trusts.
—Sharon Lafraniere, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2024
These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'clear of.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.
Dictionary Entries Near clear of
Cite this Entry
“Clear of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clear%20of. Accessed 28 Apr. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share