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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Giving your makeup bag a refresh is a sure-fire way to clear away the winter blues and get energized for the season ahead.
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Jackie Fields, People.com, 13 Mar. 2025
Steps like installing a roof with noncombustible coverings or clearing away flammable vegetation near a home can limit the damage.
—Bailey Schulz, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2025
What Is a Lawnmower Parent? Lawnmower parenting, sometimes also known as snowplow parenting, involves parents who work to clear away any obstacles in their child’s path.
—Jazmin Towe, Parents, 27 Jan. 2025
On a 51 to 49 vote, Republicans broke a Democratic filibuster, clearing away the final hurdle to a confirmation vote now expected on Friday evening.
—Karoun Demirjian, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2025
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Jackie Fields, People.com, 13 Mar. 2025
Steps like installing a roof with noncombustible coverings or clearing away flammable vegetation near a home can limit the damage.
—Bailey Schulz, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2025
What Is a Lawnmower Parent? Lawnmower parenting, sometimes also known as snowplow parenting, involves parents who work to clear away any obstacles in their child’s path.
—Jazmin Towe, Parents, 27 Jan. 2025
On a 51 to 49 vote, Republicans broke a Democratic filibuster, clearing away the final hurdle to a confirmation vote now expected on Friday evening.
—Karoun Demirjian, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2025
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“Clear away.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clear%20away. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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