1
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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2
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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3
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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as in withdrawal
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Recent Examples of clearing out
Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Sep. 2025
The Jonas Brothers musician, 36, had a cheeky response after a fan appeared to catch him on video clearing out his nose during a break from the stage at a recent concert.
—Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2025
After material donations and in-kind support, Revitalize Milwaukee and its volunteers completed nearly $7,500 in repairs to Frias' home, including updating electrical work, installing a more accessible back porch and clearing out the family's yard, Roach said.
—Alyssa N. Salcedo, jsonline.com, 19 Aug. 2025
In the end, that footballer himself was clearing out a cannabis plantation.
—Daniel Taylor, New York Times, 17 Aug. 2025
Additional federal law enforcement officials from the FBI, Secret Service, DEA and other federal law enforcement agencies were also deployed throughout Washington to supplement local law enforcement, including clearing out homeless encampments.
—Sara Dorn, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Noun
As summer ends, Amazon is clearing out its inventory with massive outdoor deals in the Overstock Outlet.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Sep. 2025
The Jonas Brothers musician, 36, had a cheeky response after a fan appeared to catch him on video clearing out his nose during a break from the stage at a recent concert.
—Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2025
After material donations and in-kind support, Revitalize Milwaukee and its volunteers completed nearly $7,500 in repairs to Frias' home, including updating electrical work, installing a more accessible back porch and clearing out the family's yard, Roach said.
—Alyssa N. Salcedo, jsonline.com, 19 Aug. 2025
In the end, that footballer himself was clearing out a cannabis plantation.
—Daniel Taylor, New York Times, 17 Aug. 2025
Additional federal law enforcement officials from the FBI, Secret Service, DEA and other federal law enforcement agencies were also deployed throughout Washington to supplement local law enforcement, including clearing out homeless encampments.
—Sara Dorn, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clearing out
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Many others have also left quietly, dispersing across continents, carrying stories like mine.—
Sonny Alejandra,
Time,
18 Sep. 2025
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But the protoplanetary disks around these massive stars only last around 2 million years before dispersing — and that's not quite enough time to create gas giants.—
Stefanie Waldek,
Space.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Produced by Pallas Film and View Master Films, the movie follows a hen who, after escaping from a chicken farm, finds refuge in the courtyard of a crumbling restaurant.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Sep. 2025
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After escaping the vehicle, the driver died at the scene, according to the release.—
Sally Krutzig,
Idaho Statesman,
21 Sep. 2025
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Collins Aerospace, which provides check-in and boarding systems for several airlines across multiple airports globally, is experiencing a technical issue that may cause delays for departing passengers.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
22 Sep. 2025
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According to the flight-tracking platform, all arriving flights were assigned to Runway 04L that night, but the Nouvelair flight made its first approach at Runway 04R, which was only being used for departing flights.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
22 Sep. 2025
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This year's budget proposal highlights the toll of a $100 million budget gap, rising pension costs, labor expenses, a $35 million withdrawal from city reserves, and the sunsetting of federal aid.—
Steven Martinez,
jsonline.com,
23 Sep. 2025
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Some have gone through major caffeine and nicotine withdrawal before his very eyes (Shane Powers on Panama).—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 Sep. 2025
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The person signaling to the others with their flashlight began shooting at the correctional officers from a line of trees across the street before fleeing.—
Chris Boyette,
CNN Money,
24 Sep. 2025
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Mitchell faces fleeing and eluding, criminal mischief and resisting arrest.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
23 Sep. 2025
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Over half a dozen missions have contributed to how astronomers understand the heliosphere, and two enduring spacecraft, the Voyager probes, have collected key data after exiting the heliosphere to explore interstellar space.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
24 Sep. 2025
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Outside of penning her first memoir, Rinna has kept busy since exiting RHOBH in January 2023.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
24 Sep. 2025
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More retirements and campaigns are expected before the 119th Congress comes to a close.—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
21 Sep. 2025
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Fans saw Brock Lesnar defeat John Cena on his retirement tour, a new WWE Women's World Champion was crowned, and Cody Rhodes successfully defended his Undisputed WWE Championship against rival Drew McIntyre.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Sep. 2025
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Pope stabbed himself in the neck before running away, Ghannam said.—
Alex Brizee,
Idaho Statesman,
25 Sep. 2025
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When match officials placed a more-than-three-foot-tall trophy in the middle of the ring, Ali grabbed it and feigned running away with it.—
Vann R. Newkirk II,
The Atlantic,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Clearing out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clearing%20out. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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