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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Applying peanut butter, rubbing alcohol, or WD-40 before wiping with a clean cloth can also clear away sticky adhesive. —

Katelyn Squiers, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Jan. 2025 The homeowner had taken steps to prepare for the approaching flames, clearing away trash cans and leaf litter. —

Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 17 Jan. 2025 How to Control Your Symptoms Plain nasal salt rinses can help clear away mucus. —

Daniel More, Verywell Health, 15 Jan. 2025 The giant protostar is belching off a powerful jet that has cleared away dust, Hubble officials wrote in an image description. —

Space.com Staff, Space.com, 1 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for clear away