clear away
phrasal verb
cleared away; clearing away; clears away
: to remove (something) from an area or surface
Just give me a moment to clear all these papers away, then we can sit down at the table.
—sometimes used figurativelyThey had a long talk and were able to clear away all their misunderstandings.
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The cells moved less and became less effective at clearing away inhaled bacteria called Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2024
For glass-door showers, use a squeegee to clear away drips that can lead to hard-water deposits later.
—Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Dec. 2024
This body cream also has 20% urea to clear away dead skin cells and keratin, while glycerin moisturizes.
—Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
With every Thanksgiving bounty comes a time for clearing away.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 2 Nov. 2024
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2024
For glass-door showers, use a squeegee to clear away drips that can lead to hard-water deposits later.
—Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Dec. 2024
This body cream also has 20% urea to clear away dead skin cells and keratin, while glycerin moisturizes.
—Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
With every Thanksgiving bounty comes a time for clearing away.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 2 Nov. 2024
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“Clear away.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clear%20away. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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