Synonyms of clears out

clears out

verb

present tense third-person singular of clear out

1

as in disperses

to cause (members of a group) to move widely apart

police used tear gas to clear out the demonstrators

Synonyms & Similar Words

• disperses
• dispels
• dissipates
• scatters
• splits (up)
• isolates
• squanders
• parts
• breaks up
• segregates
• separates
• disbands
• diffuses
• disseminates
• diverges
• spreads

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• collects
• concentrates
• gathers
• assembles
• clusters
• ingathers
• conglomerates
• congregates
• agglutinates
• unites
• unifies

2

as in escapes

to get free from a dangerous or confining situation

everyone cleared out as soon as the fire alarm began sounding

Synonyms & Similar Words

• escapes
• flees
• gets out
• flies
• runs away
• runs off
• breaks free
• leaves
• breaks out (of)
• lams
• moves
• avoids
• walks out
• goes
• absconds
• pulls out
• exits
• loses
• takes off
• evades
• eludes
• shoves (off)
• departs
• sallies (forth)
• shuns
• quits
• brings off
• rescues
• extricates
• springs
• elopes
• liberates
• emancipates
• releases
• loosens
• uncages
• frees
• unfetters
• looses
• redeems
• disentangles
• manumits
• decamps
• unbinds
• enfranchises
• unchains

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• remains
• stays
• dwells
• lingers
• hangs around
• abides
• sticks around
• comes back
• returns
• tarries

3

as in exits

to leave a place often for another

the lunch crowd usually clears out by 2:00 p.m. at the latest

Synonyms & Similar Words

• exits
• departs
• moves
• goes
• gets
• clears off
• digs out
• walks out
• parts
• peels off
• pulls out
• bails out
• gets off
• starts
• runs along
• goes off
• cuts out
• escapes
• takes off
• bugs off
• pushes off
• shoves (off)
• flees
• evacuates
• pushes on
• sallies (forth)
• beats it
• steps (along)
• quits
• sets out
• flies
• buggers off
• packs (up or off)
• bugs out
• bails
• books
• buzzes (off)
• takes a hike
• takes a powder
• hits the road
• withdraws
• retires
• strikes out
• pulls stakes
• gets out
• pikes (out or off)
• goes out
• scarpers
• runs away
• retreats
• vamooses
• steps out
• skips
• lights out
• emigrates
• removes
• deserts
• abandons
• scats
• absconds
• vacates
• mizzles
• forsakes
• scrams
• decamps
• adjourns

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• comes
• shows up
• turns up
• remains
• arrives
• stays
• dwells
• approaches
• abides
• settles
• closes
• lands
• reaches
• nears
• hits
• lodges
• tarries

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of clears out

This clears out a large garage floor for storing all kinds of gear and cargo. — New Atlas, 3 July 2026

During sleep, adenosine levels drop as the brain restores its energy balance and clears out metabolic byproducts. — Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 6 May 2026

Using a cancer medication called navitoclax, which selectively clears out aged and dysfunctional cells, the researchers were able to restore nearly normal blood vessel function in the salt-fed mice, the release stated. — Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2026

This refreshing exfoliating toner clears out buildup that can exaggerate uneven texture, thanks to a 4-HA complex (AHA, BHA, PHA, LHA) that sweeps away dead skin cells without tipping into irritation. — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 25 Mar. 2026

As Sullivan clears out what previous GM Chris Grier had in place, the Dolphins will now take on more than $175 million in dead money in 2026 by the time the post-June 1 releases of Tagovailoa and edge rusher Bradley Chubb are factored in. — David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 17 Mar. 2026

The forecast finally clears out and remains pleasantly mild Sunday, into Monday of next week. — Cutter Martin, CBS News, 4 Mar. 2026

The treatment clears out parasites and provides temporary prevention, regardless of whether the child has a fever or other symptoms. — Kwesi Akonu Adom Mensah Forson, The Conversation, 26 Jan. 2026

Even if Denver clears out $10 million in cap space in the form of Jonas Valanciunas’ non-guaranteed salary, will there be enough room for the front office to both negotiate a new deal that pays Watson market value and fill out the rest of the roster? — Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 26 Oct. 2025