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
Haaland was on the end of three of the openings, converting two and turned provider for Nico O’Reilly, whose attempt was cleared off the line.
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Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
Purdy was limited in practice the past two weeks but cleared off the injury report Friday.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 29 Sep. 2025
Exit Plans Partnerships should be structured with clear off-ramps.
—Brian Delp, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
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.
—Rebekah Riess, CNN Money, 18 July 2025
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Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
Purdy was limited in practice the past two weeks but cleared off the injury report Friday.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 29 Sep. 2025
Exit Plans Partnerships should be structured with clear off-ramps.
—Brian Delp, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
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.
—Rebekah Riess, CNN Money, 18 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clear off
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After someone threw an object at a departing police vehicle’s back window and broke it, police launched 40-mm projectiles and chemical munitions.—
Mara H. Gottfried,
Twin Cities,
9 Jan. 2026
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The transfer portal, which opened Friday, allows programs to accelerate the rebuilding process and replace departing players — more than 20 in Florida’s case.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 Jan. 2026
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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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Thankfully, Tia yet again rises to the occasion and smooths the fight over and helps Gizelle and Keiarna, at the very least, return to a common ground while Wendy exits stage left.—
Shamira Ibrahim,
Vulture,
10 Nov. 2025
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The driver, later identified as Sampson, continued to drive recklessly at high speed and exited the interstate and headed into downtown Ybor City.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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The Kings went into the halftime break with a 58-46 lead and a 22-5 advantage in fastbreak points.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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While strolling in New York City, Katie Holmes went for a casual vibe in baggy black jeans with a light jacket and a crossbody bag, while Jennifer Garner's pair had a touch of subtle elegance with gold-tone hardware.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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Their noise got loudest at night when the city became quiet.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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And Natalie is still justifiably concerned about her dad, calling him up during his night from hell and getting no information from him.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
10 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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Because Brunson got off the ball again and again to deliver the Knicks’ their first victory of the new calendar year.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
8 Jan. 2026
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And letting Quickley get off a clean look didn’t sit well with them, either.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Jan. 2026
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Wallpaper that has a non-woven backing can be peel off dry and leave behind some spots of glue that can be washed off with soapy water.—
Kaitlyn Keegan,
Hartford Courant,
4 Jan. 2026
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Mack Maier, co-owner of the collective, said climbers were present when the roof peeled off.—
Sarah Horbacewicz,
CBS News,
29 Dec. 2025
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“Clear off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clear%20off. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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