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

Prequel’s Gleanser is up for the challenge with a meticulous blend of one percent salicylic acid to clear away surface oils and dead skin, along with zinc PCA to keep sebum in check. — Jenny Jin, Glamour, 29 Sep. 2026

The first phase of the project is building the infrastructure, including clearing away brush and debris, tilling the soil and putting up fencing. — Veronica Ortega, CBS News, 26 Sep. 2026

The plant is an early riser in the spring, so clear away old foliage to prepare for new growth. — Marie Iannotti, The Spruce, 22 Sep. 2026

The silky formula lathers into a rich foam that hydrates, removes dirt and buildup, and clears away excess oil without leaving your skin feeling dry or tight. — Annie Blackman, InStyle, 19 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for clear away

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