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as in dispersed
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 escaped
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 departed
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 cleared out
When Pahlavi left the stage to a standing ovation, half the room cleared out.
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Moriah Thomas, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2026
With just two days' notice, West Suburban Medical Center in Oak Park has shut down, and all patients are being cleared out by the end of the day on Friday.
—Noel Brennan, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
Out-of-town attendees who filled the early days largely cleared out, leaving a more local audience in their wake.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 20 Mar. 2026
The younger Shuman notably cleared out several pucks in the slot and was effective when breaking out the puck.
—Erik Anderson, Boston Herald, 15 Mar. 2026
The Lakers cleared out the left side of the floor, taking Christian Braun out of the play.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 15 Mar. 2026
The Dolby sits inside Ovation Hollywood, a shopping complex where every retail tenant is shuttered and cleared out for the week, allowing the complex to be locked down well in advance.
—Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 14 Mar. 2026
On Tuesday, two WLRN staffers told the Herald that LaBonia’s office at the station’s studio in Miami had been cleared out.
—Aaron Leibowitz, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2026
City sanitation workers would then dismantle the encampment on the seventh day, with the hope that people would have cleared out of the area.
—Anthony Izaguirre, Fortune, 19 Feb. 2026
Moriah Thomas, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2026
With just two days' notice, West Suburban Medical Center in Oak Park has shut down, and all patients are being cleared out by the end of the day on Friday.
—Noel Brennan, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
Out-of-town attendees who filled the early days largely cleared out, leaving a more local audience in their wake.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 20 Mar. 2026
The younger Shuman notably cleared out several pucks in the slot and was effective when breaking out the puck.
—Erik Anderson, Boston Herald, 15 Mar. 2026
The Lakers cleared out the left side of the floor, taking Christian Braun out of the play.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 15 Mar. 2026
The Dolby sits inside Ovation Hollywood, a shopping complex where every retail tenant is shuttered and cleared out for the week, allowing the complex to be locked down well in advance.
—Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 14 Mar. 2026
On Tuesday, two WLRN staffers told the Herald that LaBonia’s office at the station’s studio in Miami had been cleared out.
—Aaron Leibowitz, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2026
City sanitation workers would then dismantle the encampment on the seventh day, with the hope that people would have cleared out of the area.
—Anthony Izaguirre, Fortune, 19 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cleared out
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When the munitions were fired, the crowd dispersed.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Mar. 2026
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The city allocated $51,000 for the program and will keep the application portal open until the money is dispersed.—
Miguel Otárola,
Denver Post,
27 Mar. 2026
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In one instance, a detainee escaped when there was no staff assigned to watch the perimeter fences.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Vivian smooths any potential strands that may have escaped from her low bun and then brushes up the steep stone steps to the front door.—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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The vessels carrying nine people departed from Isla Mujeres in southern Mexico on March 20 and then lost contact, fueling concern in Mexico, Cuba and beyond.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2026
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The passenger plane, which had 162 passengers and six crew members aboard, had departed from San Francisco and was advised by air traffic control to watch for a military helicopter flying near the airport, according to United Airlines.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
27 Mar. 2026
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The man struck Stallworth and started fighting with him, gaining control of the gun, tried to return fire and fled the scene, the affidavit states.—
Meredith Colias-Pete,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
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Accused of political incompetence, Bani Sadr was impeached by parliament in 1981 and subsequently fled into exile.—
Roxane Razavi,
The Conversation,
2 Apr. 2026
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Many mid-sized carriers, small fleets and thousands of independent truckers all exited the industry.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2026
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The staffers then related what had happened to Sean Graham, the WGA West general counsel, who exited shortly thereafter.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
27 Mar. 2026
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After the crash, Evans continued to drive, got out of the sedan and ran toward a Motel 6, according to an arrest warrant affidavit.—
Emerson Clarridge
Updated March 27,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Mar. 2026
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The witnesses refused, got out of the car and flagged down police officers.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Mar. 2026
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Detroit, coming off a 3-2 loss to Ottawa on Tuesday, snapped a two-game skid and moved into a tie in points with the Senators for ninth place in the Eastern Conference standings — and a point back of the New York Islanders.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Toyota has also moved recently to discount its existing bZ electric crossover SUV.—
Keith Laing,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
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The Royals' left-hander went six innings and allowed four hits and a walk while striking out eight.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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The Cubs went from playing in 100-plus degree weather for over a week in Arizona to wind chills in the upper 20s on Wednesday afternoon at Wrigley Field in their 6-2 win over the Angels.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Cleared out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cleared%20out. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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