clear up
phrasal verb
cleared up; clearing up; clears up
1
of weather or the sky
: to change so that there are no clouds, fog, etc.
The sky cleared up after the rain.
It's cloudy now, but it's clearing up gradually.
2
of the skin
: to become free of marks or spots
My skin cleared up when I started using the cream.
3
: to go away
My symptoms cleared up once I started using the cream.
4
British
: to make an area clean or tidy
Let's clear up before we leave.
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Depending on the cause, some dry coughs may clear up with rest and fluids.
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After his College Hill debut, his skin cleared up and people noticed.
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Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 May 2025
Depending on the cause, some dry coughs may clear up with rest and fluids.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 27 Apr. 2025
After his College Hill debut, his skin cleared up and people noticed.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 24 Apr. 2025
Kristin Cavallari is clearing up speculation about her past relationships.
—Liza Esquibias, People.com, 15 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for clear up
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“Clear up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clear%20up. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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