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

The Call Her Daddy host, who is pregnant with her first child, has been clearing out other expectant moms' baby registries on social media. — Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 18 Aug. 2026

Knowing What's In The Garage Running a data inventory can be an effective way to clear out your digital attic. — Jodi Daniels, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026

Residents have begun clearing out their homes and dragging debris to the end of their driveways as Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office personnel remain in the area, assessing the damage. — Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 17 Aug. 2026

This means clearing out old backpacks and lunch boxes that are broken, stained, or no longer useful. — Sherri Gordon, Parents, 17 Aug. 2026