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noun

as in withdrawal

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clearing out

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verb

present participle of clear out
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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Recent Examples of clearing out
Verb
Penny had seen ads for his company, which specializes in working with senior citizens overwhelmed by the downsizing process and the prospect of clearing out and fixing up their houses to sell. — Marni Jameson, Arkansas Online, 24 July 2026 The National Weather Service said in its daily forecast summary for the region on Monday clouds and humidity are clearing out and ushering in above-average heat. — Kassia Bonesteel, CBS News, 13 July 2026 Namely, according to the poster, clearing out a homeless encampment near the QuickTrip at 81st and State streets. — Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2026 But the acres burned by high-severity fires — when flames explode out of control with extreme temperatures, incinerating trees rather than simply clearing out dead vegetation — have increased thirtyfold. — Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 3 July 2026 And sometimes the physical act of clearing out resets more than just the space. — John Speranza, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 Prime Day may be over, but Amazon is clearing out its inventory and is still packed with deals on everything from outdoor rugs and throw pillows to string lights, planters, and patio furniture. — Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 1 July 2026 What is the best place to resell clothes when clearing out a whole closet? — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 23 June 2026 Why the teenage brain is especially vulnerable From the early teens through the mid-20s, the brain is actively under construction, clearing out weak or redundant connections and reinforcing the circuits responsible for judgment, emotional regulation and stress response. — Joanna Fong-Isariyawongse, The Conversation, 11 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clearing out
  1. withdrawal
  2. dispersing
  3. escaping
  4. departing
  5. retirement
  6. fleeing
  7. exiting
  8. egress
Noun
  • The withdrawal of funding was made in response to Russia’s participation in this year’s Biennale for the first time since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
    — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 24 July 2026
  • Her cause of death was determined to be seizures due to alcohol withdrawal.
    — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 24 July 2026
Definition of withdrawal
Verb
  • Instead of continuing his work with Gates, Buffett has begun dispersing his wealth entirely through his children.
    — Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 17 July 2026
  • The same number of stars will be in the league, and better dispersing them throughout all 30 markets could help revive interest across the country.
    — Bryan Toporek, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of dispersing
Verb
  • But no such rules exist to prevent AI agents from similarly escaping – even though the consequences could be catastrophic.
    — Hadas Gold, CNN Money, 23 July 2026
  • That fear came to a head when Crowley had her captured and her dad had to come find her after deftly escaping prison.
    — Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026
Definition of escaping
Verb
  • Ships departing these central port areas must navigate the long route through the archipelago.
    — David Nikel, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
  • Percy Jackson is departing on yet another world-altering adventure this fall.
    — Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 23 July 2026
Definition of departing
Noun
  • But there are ways to convert part of your nest egg into a predictable income stream that, when coupled with Social Security, can cover your essential expenses in retirement.
    — Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Money, 28 July 2026
  • City councilors also pushed forward a probe to examine Boston Police Department staffing, retirements, forced overtime, recruitment strategies and more in April.
    — Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 27 July 2026
Definition of retirement
Verb
  • Garcia’s conviction included an enhancement for fleeing after committing a gross vehicular manslaughter and personally using a deadly weapon in the commission of the offense.
    — Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 23 July 2026
  • Godreque Newsom was accused of unintentionally killing 27-year-old Abari Meade in a car wreck and fleeing the scene.
    — Taylor Croft, AJC.com, 22 July 2026
Definition of fleeing
Verb
  • Lloyd’s Market Association, a group representing maritime insurance agents, called into question on Thursday whether ships exiting the strait could get policies going forward.
    — David Goldman, CNN Money, 24 July 2026
  • With Messi nearing retirement and Cristiano Ronaldo already exiting the World Cup stage, marketers have spent years searching for the game’s next universally recognizable face.
    — Clemente Lisi, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Definition of exiting
Noun
  • The alternating placements of the piles/objects are very precise, which creates a series of chicanes, indicating they are not intended as obstructions but rather to prevent rapid ingress and egress by any vehicle toward the tunnels.
    — Benjamin Weinthal, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
  • Also think about data egress fees, model version drift, GPU supply lead times and the slow creep of proprietary APIs that quietly become very sticky.
    — Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
Definition of egress

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