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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
Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 14 Apr. 2026
Caltrans says crews are clearing out 27 acres for a safety improvement project, but not all the neighbors are on board.
—Kayla Moeller, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026
How gyms are adapting Gyms are clearing out some of their cardio equipment to make way for more weight racks, according to Petrzela.
—Caitlin Carlson, SELF, 27 Mar. 2026
Spring isn’t just a time for clearing out closets and deep cleaning the kitchen.
—Brittany Nims, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
And so with that throat clearing out of the way, ladies and gentlemen Starbucks has just become one of the Best Stocks in the Market.
—Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2026
Some are absolute musts, like clearing out any asbestos and making sure the plumbing is up to current standard.
—Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 25 Feb. 2026
The National Weather Service has issued a blizzard warning that will go into effect Sunday afternoon and last until Tuesday morning, as meteorologists expect this storm to be more impactful than January’s, from which the region is still clearing out.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 21 Feb. 2026
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, 19 Feb. 2026
Verb
The Hornets might be clearing out their lockers Wednesday after a loss.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 14 Apr. 2026
Caltrans says crews are clearing out 27 acres for a safety improvement project, but not all the neighbors are on board.
—Kayla Moeller, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026
How gyms are adapting Gyms are clearing out some of their cardio equipment to make way for more weight racks, according to Petrzela.
—Caitlin Carlson, SELF, 27 Mar. 2026
Spring isn’t just a time for clearing out closets and deep cleaning the kitchen.
—Brittany Nims, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
And so with that throat clearing out of the way, ladies and gentlemen Starbucks has just become one of the Best Stocks in the Market.
—Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2026
Some are absolute musts, like clearing out any asbestos and making sure the plumbing is up to current standard.
—Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 25 Feb. 2026
The National Weather Service has issued a blizzard warning that will go into effect Sunday afternoon and last until Tuesday morning, as meteorologists expect this storm to be more impactful than January’s, from which the region is still clearing out.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 21 Feb. 2026
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, 19 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clearing out
Noun
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Private credit funds, meanwhile, often restrict withdrawals during times of stress.—
Krysta Escobar,
CNBC,
11 Apr. 2026
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And that's something a CD can offer – not only against market conditions but also against an endless cycle of withdrawals and deposits that a costly early withdrawal penalty can easily discourage.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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This prevents seeds from dispersing when a squirrel sits on the feeder.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
9 Apr. 2026
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Yuval Tzur, who has attended weekly protests since the war began, told CNN that police began dispersing people in HaBima Square soon after the demonstration began.—
Sophie Tanno,
CNN Money,
4 Apr. 2026
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About two hours’ drive from Dubai, places of great natural beauty such as Khor Fakkan and Hatta offer diving and hiking for those escaping the city.—
Mina Al-Oraibi,
Time,
14 Apr. 2026
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Manufacturers are flocking to the country, escaping geopolitical uncertainty with a China +1 strategy.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
13 Apr. 2026
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Despite Vance departing Pakistan empty-handed, the mediators are still working to keep open channels of communication between the United States and Iran.—
Daniel DePetris,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2026
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The blockade started Monday and affects all vessels entering or departing Iranian ports, according to the Pentagon, a move that could cut off one of the regime’s major sources of funding.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
14 Apr. 2026
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Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara announced their retirement from figure skating on Friday, two months after winning the Olympic gold medal with a record-breaking skate.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Speculation about possible retirements tends to arise as the court approaches the end of its term.—
Jan Crawford,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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The pursuit ended with Wilkins fleeing the vehicle on foot, with two officers in pursuit.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Rodriguez abandoned his scooter in the street and tampered with its license plate before fleeing, first to the Bronx, then rural Pennsylvania, the prosecutor said.—
Gardiner Anderson,
New York Daily News,
14 Apr. 2026
Verb
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So insurers started exiting the market or stopped writing new policies, thus reducing competition.—
Steven Greenhut,
Oc Register,
12 Apr. 2026
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Fray was seen holding his upper thigh area immediately after extending on a high kick to clear the ball just before exiting the game.—
Andre Fernandez,
Miami Herald,
12 Apr. 2026
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Even the bathrooms are futuristically secure, guarded by sliding electronic doors that require ID cards for both entrance and, for some reason, egress.—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
13 Apr. 2026
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As with Irontown Modular's Sledhaus 200, there isn't an egress window in the example model shown.—
Adam Williams
April 08,
New Atlas,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Clearing out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clearing%20out. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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