1
as in to disperse
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 to escape
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 to depart
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 clear out
Workers were given until April 7 to clear out their desks.
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Arkansas Online, 30 Mar. 2025
The baths had mostly cleared out.
—Bryan Washington, The New Yorker, 23 Mar. 2025
Snag a new bed, decorative throw pillow for spring, and extra storage finds to clear out clutter while nearly the entire site is up to 82 percent off — which includes Kelly Clarkson’s home collection.
—Megan Schaltegger, People.com, 22 Mar. 2025
Protests against the project began in April 2016 and ended in February 2017 when authorities cleared out the last holdouts from the protest camp.
—Thao Nguyen, USA TODAY, 20 Mar. 2025
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Arkansas Online, 30 Mar. 2025
The baths had mostly cleared out.
—Bryan Washington, The New Yorker, 23 Mar. 2025
Snag a new bed, decorative throw pillow for spring, and extra storage finds to clear out clutter while nearly the entire site is up to 82 percent off — which includes Kelly Clarkson’s home collection.
—Megan Schaltegger, People.com, 22 Mar. 2025
Protests against the project began in April 2016 and ended in February 2017 when authorities cleared out the last holdouts from the protest camp.
—Thao Nguyen, USA TODAY, 20 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clear out
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The Carolina parakeet played a significant role in the ecosystem by dispersing seeds.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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The passenger pigeon played a crucial role in the ecosystem by helping to disperse seeds and maintain the balance of forested environments across the continent.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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Patrick escaped slavery but returned to Ireland later.—
Kinsey Crowley,
USA TODAY,
16 Mar. 2025
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Millions of travelers are heading south for spring break right now to escape the final clutches of winter.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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Fields and Wilson departed this offseason, while backup Skylar Thompson was signed and Rudolph returned, possibly starting if the Steelers don't sign Rodgers and make a big trade.—
Ryan Deto,
Axios,
31 Mar. 2025
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With Evans departing, Villanova calling and a chance to choose what will probably be the last major job of his career, Willard opted for what must have felt like the safer long-term bet.—
Childs Walker,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Mar. 2025
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In Venezuela and Nicaragua, repressive regimes have also prompted a humanitarian crisis that has forced millions to flee.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
22 Mar. 2025
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Recovering from his fall, Niles frantically searched the stream of fleeing students for his little brother, Thomas.—
Rascal Kemble-Curry,
New York Daily News,
22 Mar. 2025
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Our reporters talk to each other and move around candidates from one category to another.—
Alexandra York,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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The bill also included moving $1.1 million from the Constitutional Defense Fund into the Legislative Legal Defense Fund.—
Alex Brizee,
Idaho Statesman,
15 Apr. 2025
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After hitting the guardrail, the truck flipped over and Griffith got out and ran away, leading law enforcement authorities on a chase, according to Gulluni.—
Natalie Demaree,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2025
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The report states that the vehicle came to a stop and the teen -- wearing a tactical helmet and vest -- got out of the front passenger door and initially crouched on the ground.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
31 Mar. 2025
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While stocks may continue their short-term celebration, the long-term sustainability of this rally is being undermined by something few are talking about: a major foreign holder of U.S. debt may be exiting the market in protest.—
Joel Shulman,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Wong remained in the game to finish the inning but soon exited.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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Since Trump came to office on Jan. 20, his administration has flown more than 200 people from the U.S. to El Salvador to be imprisoned in CECOT.—
Brian Bennett,
Time,
14 Apr. 2025
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In the show, Joel flies in like a bat out of hell and violently knocks Seth to the ground before telling him to get the hell out.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Clear out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clear%20out. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.
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