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 figuratively
They had a long talk and were able to clear away all their misunderstandings.

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Go for a gentle, hydrating shampoo free of sulfates to clear away debris without stripping already-fragile strands. Erica Sloan, SELF, 9 July 2025 Research shows that a good night’s sleep supports brain health, clearing away the plaques--one of the six factors that can prevent cognitive decline. Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 5 July 2025 Stay hydrated: Drinking water helps prevent dry mouth, restore acid balance, and aid saliva in clearing away food debris and bacteria. Mark Gurarie, Health, 21 June 2025 Today, the logic of construction begins with the clean slate, and the most expeditious way to convert vacant places of worship into living spaces is to clear away the old and start from scratch. Justin Davidson, Curbed, 27 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for clear away

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“Clear away.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clear%20away. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.

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