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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In this study, the researchers found that not all but some cancers release a protein called cystatin-C (Cyst-C), which travels through the body and helps the brain clear away toxic amyloid clumps – the sticky protein build-up linked to Alzheimer’s disease.
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New Atlas, 29 Jan. 2026
To make way for the development, the old slums—in which roughly a quarter of residents were Black—had been cleared away.
—Idrees Kahloon, The Atlantic, 29 Jan. 2026
In this family-friendly remodel, multiple rooms were cleared away to make one large living space.
—Zoe Gowen, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2025
In the summer months, crews remove rocks, clear trees and grind up vegetation on their trails to clear away low-lying debris and hazards as much as possible.
—John Meyer, Denver Post, 29 Dec. 2025
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New Atlas, 29 Jan. 2026
To make way for the development, the old slums—in which roughly a quarter of residents were Black—had been cleared away.
—Idrees Kahloon, The Atlantic, 29 Jan. 2026
In this family-friendly remodel, multiple rooms were cleared away to make one large living space.
—Zoe Gowen, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2025
In the summer months, crews remove rocks, clear trees and grind up vegetation on their trails to clear away low-lying debris and hazards as much as possible.
—John Meyer, Denver Post, 29 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 1 Feb. 2026.
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