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 figuratively
They had a long talk and were able to clear away all their misunderstandings.

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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 After the colors cleared away, Timble was surprised to see Beatril walking toward him over the snow. Louise Erdrich, New Yorker, 25 May 2025 The purifier works with different filters, depending on your needs: a toxin absorber filter specializes in smog, toxins, and VOCs, the smoke remover filter specializes in wildfire and smoke pollution, and the pet allergy filter clears away our furry friends’ dander and unpleasant smells. Ho Lin, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for clear away

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“Clear away.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clear%20away. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.

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