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

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

In the Mediterranean region, forests were gradually cleared away by a combination of slash-and-burn agriculture and grazing. — Ingfei Chen, New Yorker, 18 Sep. 2026

Keep in mind that chelating shampoos clear away what’s already there. — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 14 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for clear away

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