as in to depart
to leave a place often for another
told the onlookers to clear off so that the police could do their work
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Recent Examples of clear off
Swanson hit the crossbar with a six-yard header, and Lindsey Horan’s side volley was cleared off the goal line by a defender.
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Steven Goff, Washington Post, 25 July 2024
As the clock hit 90 minutes, a corner was headed towards goal by Declan Rice, with Simón parrying it out to Guehi whose effort was cleared off the line by RB Leipzig man Dani Olmo as Spain’s defense celebrated thwarting another English attack.
—Ben Morse, CNN, 14 July 2024
Meanwhile, travelers aren't in the clear off the rails.
—Anna Spiegel, Axios, 12 July 2024
Mail order magnate Aaron Montgomery Ward went to court several times between 1890 and 1910 to get the shoreline area, then known as Lake Park (now Grant Park), cleared off and preserved as park space — and won each time.
—Andrew Johnston, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2024
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Steven Goff, Washington Post, 25 July 2024
As the clock hit 90 minutes, a corner was headed towards goal by Declan Rice, with Simón parrying it out to Guehi whose effort was cleared off the line by RB Leipzig man Dani Olmo as Spain’s defense celebrated thwarting another English attack.
—Ben Morse, CNN, 14 July 2024
Meanwhile, travelers aren't in the clear off the rails.
—Anna Spiegel, Axios, 12 July 2024
Mail order magnate Aaron Montgomery Ward went to court several times between 1890 and 1910 to get the shoreline area, then known as Lake Park (now Grant Park), cleared off and preserved as park space — and won each time.
—Andrew Johnston, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clear off
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Domestic travelers should allow at least two hours before their flight is scheduled to depart.Michael Salerno, The Arizona Republic, 20 Nov. 2024
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She was originally set to leave the role this December, but will now depart on March 31, about a month before Abrams takes the reins.Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 20 Nov. 2024
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Without additional support, balance bikes empower children to find their balance naturally and move at their own pace.Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
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Overnight, the storm will continue to move eastward, bringing cold rain along the I-95 corridor, from Richmond to Boston, in the early hours of Thanksgiving morning.Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 28 Nov. 2024
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A number of board members have exited ahead of the deal’s close.Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 21 Nov. 2024
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Keoghan exited the project before production began (scheduling conflicts) and was replaced by Fred Hechinger, soon to be seen as Dimitri in Marvel’s Kraven the Hunter.Ryan Gajewski, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Nov. 2024
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Sign up for our free Royals newsletter to get the latest updates on Kate Middleton, Meghan Markle and more!Simon Perry, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024
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Musk settled with the SEC, agreeing to pay a $20 million fine, step down as chairman, and agree to get a lawyer's approval before posting about Tesla.Rachel Barber, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2024
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Make our traditional Old-Fashioned Bread Stuffing, or go a bit more outside the box with our tasty Bourbon-Pecan Stuffing.Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Nov. 2024
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All the remaining works sold; 15 went for prices at or above their high estimate, while 12 sold within estimate and 15 failed to meet their low estimates.Brian Boucher for ArtNews, Robb Report, 23 Nov. 2024
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It’s made with Baltic gem powder, oceanic enzymes, and glycolic and salicylic acids to smooth texture, battle breakouts, gently scrub away dead skin cells and clear out clogged pores, leaving skin fresh and hydrated.Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
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Advertisement On Santa Clara Street, city crews swept in Nov. 1 to clear out tents, belongings and piles of trash.Melissa Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 20 Nov. 2024
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The friends eventually got off at the next stop, in Santa Ana, and got money from a worker to call their parents.Justin Curto, Vulture, 19 Nov. 2024
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Christmas kickoff Christmas in the Park gets off to a festive start Nov. 29 with the official tree lighting at 6 p.m. at Plaza de Cesar Chavez in downtown San Jose.Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 18 Nov. 2024
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But a realignment among Latino voters – and some Black voters in key swing states − helped catapult Trump to his election victory by expanding his support and peeling off voters from two core Democratic constituencies.Rebecca Morin, USA TODAY, 6 Nov. 2024
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Soon after, an ambulance would peel off, sirens ripping through the silence.Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2024
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“Clear off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clear%20off. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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