clear out

verb

cleared out; clearing out; clears out

transitive verb

: to drive out or away usually forcibly

Examples of clear out in a Sentence

police used tear gas to clear out the demonstrators everyone cleared out as soon as the fire alarm began sounding
Recent Examples on the Web The quick-moving system is expected to clear out of the region by Saturday morning, making way for a warmer and more clear weekend, according to the National Weather Service. Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2024 As a result, trees have been cleared out of the way with few substantial measures in place to protect them. Alyssa Johnson, Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 2024 Tesla is taking a buzzsaw to the price of its best-selling Model Y electric crossover in an attempt to clear out its biggest-ever inventory stockpile. Andy Kalmowitz / Jalopnik, Quartz, 7 Apr. 2024 An earlier study, conducted in 1999, says that falling temperatures due to the eclipse begin clearing out clouds about 30 minutes before the beginning of totality. Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 22 Mar. 2024 Also, clear out your wallet of old receipts, expired debit cards, and random paper. Dominique Fluker, Essence, 21 Mar. 2024 The store is reportedly slashing prices further to clear out inventory. Willow Springs, Missouri: A Family Dollar store in Willow Springs, also in Missouri, will close, according to a local news report. Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 21 Mar. 2024 Make sure to brush and floss your teeth regularly to clear out bacteria that could contribute to pain.10 Does Everyone Get PMS? Anthea Levi, Health, 16 Mar. 2024 Aiyuk was extremely emotional as the 49ers cleared out their lockers three days after losing Super Bowl LVIII. Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1613, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

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The first known use of clear out was in 1613

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Cite this Entry

“Clear out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clear%20out. Accessed 30 Apr. 2024.

Kids Definition

clear out

verb
1
: to go or run away often suddenly or secretly
a horse broke loose and cleared out
cleared out without paying me back
2
: to drive out or away usually with force
police cleared out the demonstrators
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