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
The storm will clear off to the east by early Thursday.
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Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
Simply take a soft cloth with a mild cleaner and give them a wipe—both to remove dust and grime, and to clear off any lingering germs that might hop from person to person.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 8 Feb. 2026
The team didn’t have to worry about clearing off their personal vehicles, Vrabel said.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 27 Jan. 2026
All counties in the Greater Cincinnati region are under a winter storm warning, with 8 to 12 inches of snow possible, according to the National Weather Service in Wilmington, meaning residents will have to brave the cold to shovel and clear off sidewalks and driveways.
—Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 23 Jan. 2026
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Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
Simply take a soft cloth with a mild cleaner and give them a wipe—both to remove dust and grime, and to clear off any lingering germs that might hop from person to person.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 8 Feb. 2026
The team didn’t have to worry about clearing off their personal vehicles, Vrabel said.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 27 Jan. 2026
All counties in the Greater Cincinnati region are under a winter storm warning, with 8 to 12 inches of snow possible, according to the National Weather Service in Wilmington, meaning residents will have to brave the cold to shovel and clear off sidewalks and driveways.
—Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 23 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clear off
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After resolving debt and avoiding Chapter 11 bankruptcy, the always press-averse Ellison departed Hollywood right before the COVID-19 pandemic and largely stayed away for a number of years.—
Mia Galuppo,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Mar. 2026
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Passengers who leave Austin before April 1 and return afterward will depart from the South Terminal but arrive back at the main terminal.—
Alex Driggars,
Austin American Statesman,
5 Mar. 2026
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This led investigators to determine that Michael’s body was once buried in the backyard, but moved before the excavation.—
Alex Brizee
March 5,
Idaho Statesman,
6 Mar. 2026
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With this framework in place, the robots can move with human-like agility, run, jump, and climb over obstacles in urban or natural environments.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Mar. 2026
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Feeling unwell and still adjusting to the weekly grind of the ATP Tour, the Irvine native exited in the first round and quickly scratched it from his mind.—
Douglas Robson,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Vela headlines a group of three new limited partners joining LAFC’s ownership group, with two existing investors exiting the club, according to multiple people familiar with the matter.—
Justin Birnbaum,
Sportico.com,
5 Mar. 2026
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Ferris, who pitched 1-2/3 scoreless innings in his second Cactus League start Saturday in the Dodgers’ 7-6 split-squad loss to the Texas Rangers at Surprise Stadium, noticed the contrast going from the Cubs to the Dodgers.—
Jack Vita,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Mar. 2026
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The debt markets going pencils down is a huge risk to an M&A market that looks poised to rip.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
2 Mar. 2026
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Vanderbilt got as close as 11 points in the final frame, but Ole Miss was able to hold off the Commodores’ comeback bid.—
Danny Davis,
Austin American Statesman,
7 Mar. 2026
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New graduates who could readily relocate, get roommates, or move back in with mom and dad can get away with a smaller emergency fund.—
Christine Benz,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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County officials have long used the chemicals in waterways to clear out vegetation and maintain the water-carrying capacity of flood control channels.—
Ian James,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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The weekend payoff The wet weather will clear out late Saturday night, leaving us with a spectacular finish to the weekend.—
Ahmad Bajjey,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Lincoln got off to a relatively rough beginning this season, starting off 10-8 after playing some rough competition before district play.—
Brad Harris,
Dallas Morning News,
3 Mar. 2026
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Scream 7 got off to a shaky start, with Gillett and Bettinelli-Olpin departing due to scheduling conflicts and Barrera getting fired due to social media posts about the Israel-Palestine conflict.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
3 Mar. 2026
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Purchase pre-peeled garlic cloves in bulk or peel the garlic cloves yourself using the flat side of a large knife to mash them slightly and then peel off the skins.—
Jenavieve Christensen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Feb. 2026
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The Bioré® Paint & Peel Pimple Patch solves this problem with its innovative formula that goes on like a liquid spot treatment and peels off like a pimple patch.—
Jessie Quinn,
StyleCaster,
20 Feb. 2026
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