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 figurativelyThey had a long talk and were able to clear away all their misunderstandings.
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The photos from November had already indicated that the former East Wing footprint has been largely stripped down, with nearly all remnants of the old structure cleared away.
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Use a paintbrush to quickly clear away hair and debris.
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Allure, 18 Dec. 2025
The photos from November had already indicated that the former East Wing footprint has been largely stripped down, with nearly all remnants of the old structure cleared away.
—News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2025
Use a paintbrush to quickly clear away hair and debris.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 3 Dec. 2025
The dinner just arrived and then when it was done, it was cleared away!
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 1 Dec. 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 19 Dec. 2025.
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