Synonyms of clear out

clear out

verb

1

as in to disperse

to cause (members of a group) to move widely apart

police used tear gas to clear out the demonstrators

Synonyms & Similar Words

• disperse
• dispel
• scatter
• dissipate
• split (up)
• isolate
• disband
• squander
• segregate
• separate
• part
• break up
• disseminate
• diffuse
• spread
• diverge

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• collect
• concentrate
• gather
• assemble
• cluster
• congregate
• ingather
• conglomerate
• unite
• unify
• agglutinate

2

as in to escape

to get free from a dangerous or confining situation

everyone cleared out as soon as the fire alarm began sounding

Synonyms & Similar Words

• escape
• flee
• get out
• fly
• run away
• run off
• break free
• leave
• break out (of)
• avoid
• move
• abscond
• walk out
• go
• pull out
• take off
• lam
• lose
• evade
• sally (forth)
• exit
• depart
• elude
• shove (off)
• shun
• quit
• bring off
• rescue
• extricate
• liberate
• elope
• loose
• free
• spring
• release
• loosen
• disentangle
• emancipate
• redeem
• enfranchise
• decamp
• manumit
• unfetter
• unbind
• uncage
• unchain

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• remain
• stay
• dwell
• linger
• abide
• hang around
• come back
• stick around
• return
• tarry

3

as in to depart

to leave a place often for another

the lunch crowd usually clears out by 2:00 p.m. at the latest

Synonyms & Similar Words

• depart
• move
• exit
• get
• go
• clear off
• get off
• cut out
• peel off
• walk out
• run along
• push off
• start
• pull out
• go off
• escape
• take off
• bail out
• sally (forth)
• evacuate
• dig out
• push on
• step (along)
• part
• flee
• beat it
• quit
• pike (out or off)
• buzz (off)
• shove (off)
• bail
• bug out
• fly
• bugger off
• set out
• bug off
• pack (up or off)
• book
• take a hike
• hit the road
• take a powder
• withdraw
• begone
• strike out
• retire
• get out
• pull stakes
• retreat
• run away
• scarper
• skip
• emigrate
• step out
• go out
• vamoose
• light out
• abandon
• remove
• desert
• vacate
• abscond
• forsake
• scram
• scat
• decamp
• adjourn
• mizzle

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• come
• show up
• arrive
• remain
• stay
• turn up
• dwell
• settle
• abide
• close
• approach
• reach
• hit
• lodge
• land
• near
• tarry

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of clear out

Penny had seen ads for his company, which specializes in working with senior citizens overwhelmed by the downsizing process and the prospect of clearing out and fixing up their houses to sell. — Marni Jameson, Arkansas Online, 24 July 2026

The restaurant appeared to have been cleared out, as there were no other customers around, according to the footage. — James Cirrone, FOXNews.com, 21 July 2026

At the café, several tables had cleared out, and Bo was alone in his corner. — Min Jin Lee, New Yorker, 19 July 2026

Rotchin also notes that crew members make a point to clear out flight-specific items before screening. — Alesandra Dubin, Southern Living, 18 July 2026