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

Water-Jet Guided Laser technology overcomes this challenge by channeling a laser inside a microscopic jet of water to precisely cut the material while simultaneously cooling the surface and clearing away debris. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 7 Sep. 2026

The formula leaves a clean slate with clarifying acids— a BHA (salicylic acid) and an AHA (malic acid)—to clear away any build up on the scalp, and strengthens with omega-9 (oleic acid) to support healthier waves from root-to-tip. — Madison San Miguel, Allure, 5 Sep. 2026

As Musashi clears away the malice, the locals come out of hiding, and more of Kyoto becomes available to explore. — Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 31 Aug. 2026

Teams used thermal cameras on drones to search for survivors, while working to locate the entrance of the tunnels and clear away mud. — Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 31 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for clear away

• aaa
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