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as in to disperse
to cause (members of a group) to move widely apart
police used tear gas to clear out the demonstrators
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as in to escape
to get free from a dangerous or confining situation
everyone cleared out as soon as the fire alarm began sounding
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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
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Recent Examples of clear out
School Gear As school ends for the year, now is the time to clear out your kids' backpacks and beyond, getting rid of unneeded school papers, books they're done reading, and the like, Michelle Parravani, the founder of Designing with Less, shares.
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Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 1 June 2026
Second, the Red Sox could streamline their roster and finally clear out the logjams that have gummed up the works for the past two years.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 31 May 2026
With clouds clearing out, temps could climb by Sunday and Monday, when the highs may peak near 90 degrees, the forecast shows.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 29 May 2026
Newsom cleared out the execution chamber and replaced it with a modern-looking building that’s equipped with a cafe and library, in the hopes of teaching college-level coursework to incarcerated people.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 27 May 2026
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Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 1 June 2026
Second, the Red Sox could streamline their roster and finally clear out the logjams that have gummed up the works for the past two years.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 31 May 2026
With clouds clearing out, temps could climb by Sunday and Monday, when the highs may peak near 90 degrees, the forecast shows.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 29 May 2026
Newsom cleared out the execution chamber and replaced it with a modern-looking building that’s equipped with a cafe and library, in the hopes of teaching college-level coursework to incarcerated people.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 27 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clear out
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Officers had to use a water cannon to disperse some of the crowds.—
Ivan Pereira,
ABC News,
11 June 2026
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On the seventh floor terrace, the service is well-dispersed and available to help customers book cabana suites, poolside lounge chairs and even poolside massages by their Sisley Spa staff.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 June 2026
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If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
7 June 2026
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The Padres still needed another bounce to go their way in the eighth when Juan Soto lined into an inning-ending double play with two runners on to allow Jason Adam to escape the eighth unscathed.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 June 2026
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The unidentified American woman was stuck on Pitcairn, an island with only about 50 inhabitants, no airport and infrequent maritime options to depart.—
Matthew Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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Chinese President Xi Jinping greets North Korean leader Kim Jong Un as Xi Jinping departs following his state visit to Pyongyang, North Korea, June 10, 2026.—
Anna Coren,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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These seven episodes chronicle Louis’s seduction, his tumultuous affair with Lestat, Claudia’s turning, and Louis and Claudia’s attempt to murder their maker and escape a violent home life by fleeing to Europe.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
7 June 2026
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Footage that circulated on social media appeared to capture festivalgoers fleeing from the shots as chaos erupted.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
7 June 2026
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Weather service meteorologist Frank Pereira said the system that produced the storms, including high winds and hail, was moving eastward Thursday, fueled by cool air from Canada clashing with warm, humid air from the South.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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If the caffeine has already moved further along, doctors may use a laxative or a gastric lavage a procedure that uses a tube to wash out the contents of the stomach.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2026
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The suspect got out of the car and attempted to flee the scene, but was eventually arrested at Roosevelt Boulevard and Red Lion Road.—
Tom Ignudo,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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Salah, 33, announced his departure from Liverpool, a team he was once credited with bringing back to life, as the club spent the majority of this season fighting to get out of the mud and adapting under new leadership.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
11 June 2026
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The Dodgers stretched their lead with two runs in the seventh inning and another in the eighth, Ohtani exiting along the way.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
12 June 2026
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Earlier in the game Thursday, Dodgers starting pitcher Justin Wrobleski exited with a bruised right hamstring.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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The weather service also urged people to avoid windows, and if outdoors, in a mobile home or in a vehicle to seek the closest substantial shelter and to protect themselves from flying debris.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
11 June 2026
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The Cougars came out of the gate flying, with Ani Woodard registering a hat trick and Emma Whoriskey and Taylor Watts adding goals in the opening frame.—
Jack Murray,
Boston Herald,
11 June 2026
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“Clear out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clear%20out. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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