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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Reviewers love that Bioderma’s micellar water is free of alcohol and fragrances, and clears away stubborn mascara, matte lipstick, and foundation—with no rubbing required.
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April Benshosan, Glamour, 7 Aug. 2024
Now, researchers from the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) have developed a breakthrough nasal spray containing antibodies that selectively target and clear away tau tangles, helping to restore cognitive function.
—New Atlas, 23 July 2024
But Herzog and Gold have cleared away any fustiness (which really lies not in Ibsen but in us) and have drawn out Enemy’s inherent muscularity.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 18 Mar. 2024
On top of their oddly satisfying formulas—hello, gritty scrubs and tingly chemical exfoliants—these treatments provide the end-all-be-all of deep cleanses to clear away product buildup, dead skin cells, and excess oil in minutes.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 17 Aug. 2024
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April Benshosan, Glamour, 7 Aug. 2024
Now, researchers from the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) have developed a breakthrough nasal spray containing antibodies that selectively target and clear away tau tangles, helping to restore cognitive function.
—New Atlas, 23 July 2024
But Herzog and Gold have cleared away any fustiness (which really lies not in Ibsen but in us) and have drawn out Enemy’s inherent muscularity.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 18 Mar. 2024
On top of their oddly satisfying formulas—hello, gritty scrubs and tingly chemical exfoliants—these treatments provide the end-all-be-all of deep cleanses to clear away product buildup, dead skin cells, and excess oil in minutes.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 17 Aug. 2024
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“Clear away.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clear%20away. Accessed 20 Sep. 2024.
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