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.

Examples of clear away in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

These examples are automatically compiled from online sources to illustrate current usage. Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.

Plus, the pre-filter and HEPA filter did a good job clearing away pet hair particles, as well as pet allergens and odors. —

Camryn Rabideau, People.com, 28 Oct. 2024 Part of the problem of atherosclerosis is that dead cells in the vascular tissue aren’t properly cleared away by immune cells, creating lesions in the arteries. —

Michael Irving, New Atlas, 14 Oct. 2024 Or the sediment may have been cleared away from the area by deep-sea currents. —

Ashley Balzer Vigil, Ars Technica, 4 Sep. 2024 This alchemical stone can help Scorpios process and release emotional burdens, clearing away negativity and encouraging a more balanced state of mind. —

Valerie Mesa, People.com, 25 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for clear away