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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Freshen the linens, clear away any distracting clutter, and consider clearing out a few extra drawers in a chest or dresser so guests can unpack without feeling compelled to live out of their suitcases.
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Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 19 Nov. 2025
But seven years later, the dark clouds over the relationship have been cleared away.
—Arkansas Online, 19 Nov. 2025
But seven years later, the dark clouds over the relationship have been cleared away.
—Aamer Madhani, Fortune, 18 Nov. 2025
The photos indicate that the former East Wing footprint has been largely stripped down, with nearly all remnants of the old structure cleared away.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Nov. 2025
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Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 19 Nov. 2025
But seven years later, the dark clouds over the relationship have been cleared away.
—Arkansas Online, 19 Nov. 2025
But seven years later, the dark clouds over the relationship have been cleared away.
—Aamer Madhani, Fortune, 18 Nov. 2025
The photos indicate that the former East Wing footprint has been largely stripped down, with nearly all remnants of the old structure cleared away.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Nov. 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 29 Nov. 2025.
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