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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Ryan will throw a bullpen session Saturday, then depart Twins camp to join Team USA.—
Johnny Flores Jr,
New York Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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Disney had said in February that Schake would depart her position after March 18.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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Andrea Riquier Gas prices rose across the country, and the price of oil was moving higher on Thursday.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
13 Mar. 2026
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The Lakers moved up to third place in the Western Conference at 41-25 on the season following their seventh win in eight games.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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They will also be notified of other account activities, such as when their kid adds a new contact or exits a pre-approved group chat.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
12 Mar. 2026
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Mired in post-production for more than three years, with Wyatt temporarily exiting the project, Desert Warrior world premiered at the Zurich Film Festival last autumn and then played at the Red Sea Film Festival in December.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
12 Mar. 2026
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But of course, a Democratic lawmaker could still go rogue and force a Gonzales expulsion vote on their own.—
Nicholas Wu,
semafor.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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Collin Sexton came of the bench to score 28 points for the Bulls (26-38), who have lost 16 of 19 after going 23-22 to start the season.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
9 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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The Philadelphia Eagles’ dynamic defensive back duo was broken up on Monday as NFL free agency got off to a hot start.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
10 Mar. 2026
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The fight occurred after the students got off the school bus in the Ashley Place subdivision.—
Eric Stirgus,
AJC.com,
10 Mar. 2026
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As a result, newer Jewish immigrants have peeled off from Jüdische Stimme.—
Shira Li Bartov,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Mar. 2026
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The Politico founder and NOTUS editor-in-chief Tim Grieve have aggressively privately pursued many of the top remaining names at the Post, hoping to peel off a significant number of top journalists to help the publication become an immediate player in DC.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Clear off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clear%20off. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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