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as in dispersing
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 escaping
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 departing
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 clearing out
Becca Stanek, TheWeek, 19 Jan. 2026
Despite the holiday season clearing out offices, sending thousands on vacation, and shutting down stores early, CEOs tell Fortune their work lives are still intense.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 1 Jan. 2026
Rake It Flat After clearing out the weeds and plant debris from your beds, use a rake to smooth the soil and break up any clumps of dirt.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Nov. 2025
My mother passed away recently, and my brother, who lives nearby, is clearing out her house.
—Jeanne Phillips, Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2025
Before a school day starts, the guard will be tasked with clearing out the lot to prevent it from blocking students getting into school.
—Grace Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 21 Oct. 2025
These are the result of moles clearing out excess soil from deeper excavations, says Owen.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 17 Oct. 2025
The deals might also mean the company is clearing out inventory in preparation to release a new portable product.
—PC Magazine, 8 Oct. 2025
With the rain clearing out of the Sacramento area, Friday evening should be clear with a low of 54 degrees, according to the National Weather Service forecast.
—Marcus Smith, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Verb
There are likely a million different to-dos running through your mind, from researching neighborhoods and clearing out your basement to getting preapproved for a mortgage and finding a realtor to work with.
—Becca Stanek, TheWeek, 19 Jan. 2026
Despite the holiday season clearing out offices, sending thousands on vacation, and shutting down stores early, CEOs tell Fortune their work lives are still intense.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 1 Jan. 2026
Rake It Flat After clearing out the weeds and plant debris from your beds, use a rake to smooth the soil and break up any clumps of dirt.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Nov. 2025
My mother passed away recently, and my brother, who lives nearby, is clearing out her house.
—Jeanne Phillips, Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2025
Before a school day starts, the guard will be tasked with clearing out the lot to prevent it from blocking students getting into school.
—Grace Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 21 Oct. 2025
These are the result of moles clearing out excess soil from deeper excavations, says Owen.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 17 Oct. 2025
The deals might also mean the company is clearing out inventory in preparation to release a new portable product.
—PC Magazine, 8 Oct. 2025
With the rain clearing out of the Sacramento area, Friday evening should be clear with a low of 54 degrees, according to the National Weather Service forecast.
—Marcus Smith, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clearing out
Noun
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At the time, the tech industry warned that this new regulation would drive companies overseas, accelerating the mass withdrawal of capital from an already moribund tech sector and start-up ecosystem.—
Walter Russell Mead,
The Atlantic,
24 Jan. 2026
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Because the rulebook contains no penalty or safeguard for late withdrawals that alter points distribution, the IIU dismissed the complaint.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
24 Jan. 2026
Verb
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After marching through downtown, the protesters returned to General Worth Square before dispersing.—
Emily Holshouser,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Jan. 2026
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That’s inevitable for any night that has Ozomatli performing in the first half-hour and dispersing through the aisles — right on the heels of the aforementioned kids’ choir performance.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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There will be little escaping the cold over the next week, while outside, temperatures most mornings dip to 0° or below.—
Ron Smiley,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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The hot-button epic, which premiered in Toronto, follows a young man named Yusuf who gets caught up in political upheaval as tensions rise in Jerusalem and his village amid British crackdowns prompted by the arrival of Jewish immigrants escaping antisemitism in Europe.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Six departing flights and six arriving flights had been cancelled at Clinton National Airport in Little Rock as of late Monday afternoon, said Heather Kendrick, a spokesperson for the airport.—
Anne Li,
Arkansas Online,
27 Jan. 2026
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Leader departing Top Border Patrol official Gregory Bovino and some of his agents are expected to leave Minneapolis and return to their respective sectors, sources say.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
26 Jan. 2026
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Additionally, try to get the last three years of your tax returns and current statements on your investment and retirement accounts as well as any credit cards, auto loans, or mortgages.—
Heather L. Locus,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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But now, in his second retirement stint, Rivers is reportedly interviewing for the vacant Buffalo Bills coaching job.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
23 Jan. 2026
Verb
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At that same time, Daniels-Strickland allegedly turned and pulled out a handgun from his waistband and fired an unknown number of shots at Clark, Knowles and another person before fleeing the area.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
27 Jan. 2026
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In Miami, an 88-year-old survivor remembers fleeing on foot at age four, forced into cattle cars and sent to Siberia.—
Talia Kaplan,
New York Daily News,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Drivers should slow down and use caution when exiting highways, as ramp conditions may vary.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
26 Jan. 2026
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Christian Vesper is exiting his role as Fremantle‘s CEO of Global Drama and Film.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
26 Jan. 2026
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The emergency egress system, a basket system designed to bring the astronauts away from SLS in case of urgent issues before launch, will be configured.—
Elizabeth Howell,
Space.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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While egress windows can be designed using styles like casement or sliding windows, the defining feature is their code-compliant opening size and placement.—
Roxanne Downer,
USA Today,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Clearing out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clearing%20out. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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