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 figurativelyThey had a long talk and were able to clear away all their misunderstandings.
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This step clears away dust, pollen and loose debris.
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 20 Apr. 2026
Gutmann is clear about a few key characteristics of a good boss, particularly listening to the employee and clearing away any hurdles that get in the way of doing the work.
—Neil Senturia, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2026
Wipe down your front door, trim and light fixtures to clear away months of buildup.
—Miami Herald, 13 Apr. 2026
The precise timeline for the development wasn’t immediately clear, but construction crews have cleared away a considerable portion of the project site.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 20 Apr. 2026
Gutmann is clear about a few key characteristics of a good boss, particularly listening to the employee and clearing away any hurdles that get in the way of doing the work.
—Neil Senturia, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2026
Wipe down your front door, trim and light fixtures to clear away months of buildup.
—Miami Herald, 13 Apr. 2026
The precise timeline for the development wasn’t immediately clear, but construction crews have cleared away a considerable portion of the project site.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
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“Clear away.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clear%20away. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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