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
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
After clearing out each chamber of enemies, players are met with an offering that often leads to a choice.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 27 Sep. 2025
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
Noun
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
After clearing out each chamber of enemies, players are met with an offering that often leads to a choice.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 27 Sep. 2025
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clearing out
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The incident occurred as demonstrators were dispersing near 801 James Madison Highway and crossing a business parking lot, according to the Culpeper Police Department.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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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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Their customers either don't want to leave en masse or have a hard time escaping.—
NPR,
NPR,
21 Oct. 2025
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Revenge softens some of Baron Frankenstein’s colder mannerisms into a more playful performance from Cushing; after escaping the gallows, the Baron hides his true identity and takes work at a hospital for the poor to access a supply of body parts.—
Rory Doherty,
Vulture,
20 Oct. 2025
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Since Olympic charter flights to Milan will be departing from the New York area, and because the Islanders had been promised an event in February 2026, the possibility of doing a big press availability was discussed as an alternative.—
Chris Johnston,
New York Times,
22 Oct. 2025
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The foundation prevailed over Lund and other departing directors in its drive for immediate, sweeping changes on the board in support of new Chief Executive Officer Maziar Mike Doustdar’s strategy.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
21 Oct. 2025
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Gold withdrawals from the Shanghai Gold Exchange surged in September, hitting a monthly tally of 118 tonnes, up both month over month and year over year.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
21 Oct. 2025
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Fischer of Vertanical notes there were no signs of dependency or withdrawal.—
NPR,
NPR,
20 Oct. 2025
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This, too, meshes with the politics of the time, given the lure that Canada had for those fleeing the draft, and the dangers faced by refuseniks who stayed behind.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
15 Oct. 2025
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The attackers fatally stabbed one of the men and seriously injured the other before fleeing.—
Phillipe Vieira,
CNN Money,
15 Oct. 2025
Verb
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After exiting Dior in May, the Italian designer on Tuesday was appointed chief creative officer of Fendi.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
15 Oct. 2025
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Congestion persists on the Scheldt River entering and exiting the port system, with 60 ships waiting to depart and 128 inbound vessels awaiting berth.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
15 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Meanwhile, aging aircraft fleets and a wave of retirements have created an urgent demand for new technicians.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
20 Oct. 2025
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The rest of his family decided to stay so that his two daughters can finish high school and Jennifer can secure her retirement.—
Laura Romero,
ABC News,
19 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The sight of a prone Warner fitted for an air cast seemed to deflate the 49ers, who couldn’t keep the impressive Bucs (5-1) from running away.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Oct. 2025
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Morales grabbed a patio chair to fend off his attackers before running away with his assailants in tow, prosecutors said.—
City News Service,
Oc Register,
15 Oct. 2025
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“Clearing out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clearing%20out. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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