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
Gruda gave Hurzeler’s side a 12th-minute lead from the rebound after Rutter’s header from Danny Welbeck’s cross had been cleared off the line by Lisandro Martinez.
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Andy Naylor, New York Times, 12 Jan. 2026
For a more portable option, this $30 handheld works just like a mini snowblower and clears off your car in seconds.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Jan. 2026
Other drivers on the road take their morning rush even further, clearing off only a small peep-hole on their windshield before heading out — hoping, perhaps, that their valiant defrost setting will eventually melt it all away.
—Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 16 Dec. 2025
The Razorbacks had an opportunity cleared off the line in the first minute, with Bella Field creating space and firing a shot that was cleared over the bar before Vailana Tu'ua could get to the rebound.
—Anthony Kristensen, Arkansas Online, 21 Nov. 2025
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Andy Naylor, New York Times, 12 Jan. 2026
For a more portable option, this $30 handheld works just like a mini snowblower and clears off your car in seconds.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Jan. 2026
Other drivers on the road take their morning rush even further, clearing off only a small peep-hole on their windshield before heading out — hoping, perhaps, that their valiant defrost setting will eventually melt it all away.
—Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 16 Dec. 2025
The Razorbacks had an opportunity cleared off the line in the first minute, with Bella Field creating space and firing a shot that was cleared over the bar before Vailana Tu'ua could get to the rebound.
—Anthony Kristensen, Arkansas Online, 21 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clear off
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Defensive line coach Aaron Whitecotton has also departed the team for the same position with the Tennessee Titans.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Jan. 2026
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Also new were the designer’s first jersey pieces, with draping departing from the rear and enclosing the shoulders, open on the midriff and sculpted around the hips.—
Alex Wynne,
Footwear News,
29 Jan. 2026
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By rolling MXene flakes into tubes, the team created hollow structures that allow ions to move more freely.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Jan. 2026
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Karlee Smith jumped on a quad bike to help herd sheep away from the fast-moving flames on a farm in the town of Gellibrand, a small rural town, about 200 kilometers (125 miles) southwest of Melbourne.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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The team held a moment of silence for Good, 37, who was killed while operating a vehicle that agents ordered her to exit, according to Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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The Private Equity Playbook — Adam Coffey An operator’s guide to scaling, acquiring, and exiting businesses based on extensive private equity experience.—
Jennifer J. Fondrevay,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Most of them go deep into the memory vault of childhood, recalling fishing trips and family gatherings.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Jan. 2026
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Nordstrom Lucky Brand Fair Isle Shawl-Collar Cardigan Both Lopez’s and Hudson’s sweaters appear to be from Polo Ralph Lauren (the former’s looks like this one that's no longer available, while the latter’s resembles this one that goes for $798).—
Alyssa Grabinski,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
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To me, quality can be part of the formula to get audience.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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Also, the cold weather is forecast to get much worse from Sunday, with temperatures dropping even further and making the time frame for a pause in attacks hard to understand.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
31 Jan. 2026
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Why is China clearing out its generals?—
TheWeek,
TheWeek,
30 Jan. 2026
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Before turning on the snow blower, check the machine and clear out any debris to reduce the risk of fire hazards.—
Timothy Dale,
The Spruce,
30 Jan. 2026
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People are there getting off the bus and waiting for a train.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Jan. 2026
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The alleged victim is glad to avoid a trial but doesn’t love the idea of Barnett getting off with a plea deal, a source close to her told TMZ.—
Jami Ganz,
New York Daily News,
27 Jan. 2026
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The innocent girl turned jaded seductress, peeling off her sheer black lingerie to pose for the camera.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Jan. 2026
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The skin should peel off easily.—
Kathryn Gregory,
Louisville Courier Journal,
23 Jan. 2026
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