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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Megan McIntyre, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
Grade 1 injuries usually clear up within a week.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
In my case, the cause was straightforward, and the symptoms cleared up quickly.
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Megan McIntyre, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
Grade 1 injuries usually clear up within a week.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
In my case, the cause was straightforward, and the symptoms cleared up quickly.
—Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2025
Fellowes would also like to clear up a misconception about The Grand Finale, which is commonly being referred to as the definitive end of the long-running franchise.
—Andy Swift, TVLine, 13 Sep. 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 17 Sep. 2025.
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