as in to depart
to leave a place often for another
told the onlookers to clear off so that the police could do their work
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Recent Examples of clear off
Once the solid layer of debris is cleared off the surface of the river, divers gear up and search the bottom and nooks below the surface, the fire department said.
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Rebekah Riess, CNN Money, 18 July 2025
In one video captured in Largo, Florida, wind speeds got so high Wednesday night that the gusts lifted a mobile home from the ground, tipping it sideways and tearing its roof clear off before slamming it back onto the grass moments later.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 27 June 2025
One of those volunteers was Jake Jarvis, owner of Precision Grading, which specializes in building roads and clearing off house sites.
—Chelsea Torres , Bowen Kedrowicz, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2025
With players around the league exercising opt-outs and upward mobility clauses, and space being cleared off 40-man rosters, the Mets wanted to keep that roster spot open in case a more veteran infielder became available.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 26 Mar. 2025
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Rebekah Riess, CNN Money, 18 July 2025
In one video captured in Largo, Florida, wind speeds got so high Wednesday night that the gusts lifted a mobile home from the ground, tipping it sideways and tearing its roof clear off before slamming it back onto the grass moments later.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 27 June 2025
One of those volunteers was Jake Jarvis, owner of Precision Grading, which specializes in building roads and clearing off house sites.
—Chelsea Torres , Bowen Kedrowicz, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2025
With players around the league exercising opt-outs and upward mobility clauses, and space being cleared off 40-man rosters, the Mets wanted to keep that roster spot open in case a more veteran infielder became available.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 26 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clear off
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Nine people remain missing after a UPS plane departing Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport in Kentucky on Tuesday crashed in a ball of flames, killing at least 12 people.—
Megan Forrester,
ABC News,
6 Nov. 2025
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Since the father wanted to depart the country with his son, ICE attempted to work with IPS to get his son out of school before his flight.—
Caroline Beck,
IndyStar,
6 Nov. 2025
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Then, at the next vehicle entrance, the city is proposing a tunnel so bike traffic can move without interacting with cars.—
Amir Mahmoud,
Arkansas Online,
9 Nov. 2025
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Even 6 inches of swiftly moving water can forcefully knock you off your feet.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Nov. 2025
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Madsen exited the game midway through the first quarter with an injury, and Boise State lost 30-7, its offense reaching new levels of futility — and hearing a lot of boos from a restless crowd.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
2 Nov. 2025
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Photographs showed someone walking alongside Bill and Hillary Clinton, carrying the device as the couple exited the airport.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
2 Nov. 2025
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Its share price collapsed a few months after going public, losing a third of its value since the start of the year before Monday's news.—
NPR,
NPR,
4 Nov. 2025
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The honks of wild Canada geese, for instance, fresh out of the Arctic and now high in the clouds going south, signal a change in seasons for me.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Nov. 2025
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Helm rises too, goes as high as possible, gets a little giddy (there are upper limits to Helm’s domain).—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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The Joe Gibbs Racing driver, Hamlin, then went to pit for four new tires while Hendrick Motorsports’ Larson only got two which placed him in fifth position ahead of Hamlin, who was in 10th.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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Elliot heard from people who have loved ones at Columbia Correctional Institutions in Lake City that two dorms there had been cleared out.—
Shirsho Dasgupta,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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Run the disposal to clear out odors and buildup.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
6 Nov. 2025
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Larroudé, founded by Brazilian husband-and-wife duo Ricardo and Marina Larroudé, went viral for its trend-aware, sustainably made footwear shortly after getting off the ground in 2020.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
5 Nov. 2025
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The Will Wade coaching era got off to a red-hot start on Monday night as the NC State Wolfpack absolutely dominated North Carolina Central in their 2025-26 regular-season opener.—
Matt Audilet,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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So kids and adults alike can take a quick bathroom break without having to tramp through the interior, getting back to the outdoor activities of the day without peeling off muddy boots or clothes.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 Nov. 2025
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If desired, peel off a strip around the middle of each potato using a vegetable peeler, leaving ends of potatoes unpeeled.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
1 Nov. 2025
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