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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
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
23 June 2026
This has nothing to do with aesthetics—clearing out things like branches and bushes helps prevent any blockages or overcrowding.
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Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
21 June 2026
Investigators are probing the possibility that the operator may have been financially motivated, clearing out space to accept more dogs from shelters across the state — and the $400 to $1,450 payment that came with each dog.
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Caelyn Pender,
Mercury News,
18 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.
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Joanna Fong-Isariyawongse,
The Conversation,
11 June 2026
With clouds clearing out, temps could climb by Sunday and Monday, when the highs may peak near 90 degrees, the forecast shows.
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Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
29 May 2026
Start off your summer on a clutter-free, minimalist note by clearing out these eight items.
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Lacey Ramburger,
The Spruce,
23 May 2026
This model is made for larger homes with a lot of pet fur, and its detangling design means no more manually clearing out hair clogs from the vacuum turbines.
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Paige Bennett,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 May 2026
In the spirit of spring, the style maven has been clearing out what no longer serves her wardrobe.
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Essence,
8 May 2026
Verb
What is the best place to resell clothes when clearing out a whole closet?
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Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
23 June 2026
This has nothing to do with aesthetics—clearing out things like branches and bushes helps prevent any blockages or overcrowding.
—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
21 June 2026
Investigators are probing the possibility that the operator may have been financially motivated, clearing out space to accept more dogs from shelters across the state — and the $400 to $1,450 payment that came with each dog.
—
Caelyn Pender,
Mercury News,
18 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
With clouds clearing out, temps could climb by Sunday and Monday, when the highs may peak near 90 degrees, the forecast shows.
—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
29 May 2026
Start off your summer on a clutter-free, minimalist note by clearing out these eight items.
—
Lacey Ramburger,
The Spruce,
23 May 2026
This model is made for larger homes with a lot of pet fur, and its detangling design means no more manually clearing out hair clogs from the vacuum turbines.
—
Paige Bennett,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 May 2026
In the spirit of spring, the style maven has been clearing out what no longer serves her wardrobe.
—
Essence,
8 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clearing out
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The two countries will agree to future pilot zones for Israel’s eventual withdrawal, the agreement says.
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The tradeoff is that withdrawals are taxed.
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The initiative is designed to encourage travelers to spend more time at famous cultural attractions by dispersing the visitor numbers more evenly throughout the day.
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The superintendent highlighted the teen trend at 57th Street Beach during Memorial Day weekend when officers made 70 arrests and recovered 15 guns while dispersing people from the lakefront.
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Engineers have been trying to capture this escaping waste heat and turn it back into electricity using thermoelectric devices.
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The current population is a result of the toads escaping or being released by importers during the 1950s and ‘60s, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
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Geoff was concerned about his children departing for college, leaving him and his wife as empty nesters.
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Also departing was Celebrity Autobiography, the specialty show with a rotating cast of stars reading the memoirs of other celebrities to comic effect.
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That means millions of Americans might own the stock indirectly through index funds in personal portfoilos or their retirement accounts.
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Calling 40-year-old goalkeeper Manuel Neuer out of retirement for the tournament is an indication of the lack of world-class players head coach Julian Nagelsmann trusts.
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In addition to a felony charge of fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer in a motor vehicle, the man also faces a misdemeanor battery charge, according to online Ada County Jail records.
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The evidence included surveillance video of Anthony fleeing the bleachers after the stabbing, body camera footage of his confession during arrest and photographs of the knife used.
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An Uber driver taking fans to Kansas City’s first World Cup match was injured, as was a woman who was exiting Interstate 70 on her way to pick up her brother.
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The ships included eight tankers and two cargo ships exiting the Persian Gulf and eight tankers and six cargo ships entering it.
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Cars honked – not in impatience as their egress was completely stalled by streams of fans, but in solidarity.
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Is an egress window required for a basement bedroom?
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“Clearing out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clearing%20out. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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