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
The storm will clear off to the east by early Thursday.
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Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
Simply take a soft cloth with a mild cleaner and give them a wipe—both to remove dust and grime, and to clear off any lingering germs that might hop from person to person.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 8 Feb. 2026
The team didn’t have to worry about clearing off their personal vehicles, Vrabel said.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 27 Jan. 2026
All counties in the Greater Cincinnati region are under a winter storm warning, with 8 to 12 inches of snow possible, according to the National Weather Service in Wilmington, meaning residents will have to brave the cold to shovel and clear off sidewalks and driveways.
—Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 23 Jan. 2026
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Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
Simply take a soft cloth with a mild cleaner and give them a wipe—both to remove dust and grime, and to clear off any lingering germs that might hop from person to person.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 8 Feb. 2026
The team didn’t have to worry about clearing off their personal vehicles, Vrabel said.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 27 Jan. 2026
All counties in the Greater Cincinnati region are under a winter storm warning, with 8 to 12 inches of snow possible, according to the National Weather Service in Wilmington, meaning residents will have to brave the cold to shovel and clear off sidewalks and driveways.
—Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 23 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clear off
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Ryan will throw a bullpen session Saturday, then depart Twins camp to join Team USA.—
Johnny Flores Jr,
New York Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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Disney had said in February that Schake would depart her position after March 18.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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Andrea Riquier Gas prices rose across the country, and the price of oil was moving higher on Thursday.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
13 Mar. 2026
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The Lakers moved up to third place in the Western Conference at 41-25 on the season following their seventh win in eight games.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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They will also be notified of other account activities, such as when their kid adds a new contact or exits a pre-approved group chat.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
12 Mar. 2026
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Mired in post-production for more than three years, with Wyatt temporarily exiting the project, Desert Warrior world premiered at the Zurich Film Festival last autumn and then played at the Red Sea Film Festival in December.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
12 Mar. 2026
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His Jayhawks went 1-1 at the Big 12 tournament, defeating TCU 78-73 on Thursday before getting clobbered by Houston 69-47 in Friday’s semifinals.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
16 Mar. 2026
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The team that went undefeated in the regular season, racked up more victories than anyone but Duke and Arizona -- and fewer losses than any team at all -- is anything but your run-of-the-mill basketball behemoth.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Mar. 2026
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Appealing to both foodies and nature buffs, the Food Trails have become a popular way to explore the Burren and take in its ancient topography, while also getting a taste of the people, brands, and flavors that are driving today’s Ireland.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 Mar. 2026
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Been Gawk then walked three consecutive Dominican batters — Perdomo, Tatis and Ketel Marte — with two outs, the final two of which came with the bases loaded to force in runs, before Dane Dunning ended the frame by getting Soto to line out to right field.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
14 Mar. 2026
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The Dolby sits inside Ovation Hollywood, a shopping complex where every retail tenant is shuttered and cleared out for the week, allowing the complex to be locked down well in advance.—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Mar. 2026
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Organized by the Eaton Canyon Nature Center Associates, volunteers have donated hundreds of hours to clear out short-pod mustard, castor bean, tree tobacco and fountain grass, which choke out native plants and serve as flashy fuel for wildfires.—
Jaclyn Cosgrove,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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The Wild got off to a fast start, outshooting the Blackhawks 16-7 while scoring three times in the first period.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
18 Mar. 2026
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The worker then pulled the emergency brake to stop the train before getting off to inform the control tower.—
Evan Simko-Bednarski,
New York Daily News,
17 Mar. 2026
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Her prom dreams inch closer as her lies begin to mount and her new alabaster skin starts peeling off at extremely inopportune moments.—
Jen Yamato,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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As a result, newer Jewish immigrants have peeled off from Jüdische Stimme.—
Shira Li Bartov,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Mar. 2026
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