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as in dispersed
to cause (members of a group) to move widely apart
police used tear gas to clear out the demonstrators
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as in escaped
to get free from a dangerous or confining situation
everyone cleared out as soon as the fire alarm began sounding
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as in departed
to leave a place often for another
the lunch crowd usually clears out by 2:00 p.m. at the latest
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Recent Examples of cleared out
The clubhouse cleared out quickly after Friday’s loss, with the disappointment feeling palpable.
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Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 16 May 2026
The high-heat coils of a toaster sit mere inches away from where crumbs collect, creating a potential ignition source if debris isn't regularly cleared out.
—Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 13 May 2026
Last Friday, the City of Stockton cleared out an encampment behind Registration for Life Ministries on East Anderson Street, delivering notices for people living there to vacate the area.
—Nina Burns, CBS News, 12 May 2026
Brewer cleared out the food in her refrigerator, grabbed some clothes, and drove more than an hour southwest with her partner to Franklin, to stay with relatives.
—Andrew Jones, NPR, 28 Apr. 2026
All of that Midwest mess had cleared out Saturday, setting the stage for some thrilling action on the track.
—The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 18 Apr. 2026
Tharp said this approach is a way to allow tumors to be cleared out.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
When Pahlavi left the stage to a standing ovation, half the room cleared out.
—Moriah Thomas, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2026
Out-of-town attendees who filled the early days largely cleared out, leaving a more local audience in their wake.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 20 Mar. 2026
Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 16 May 2026
The high-heat coils of a toaster sit mere inches away from where crumbs collect, creating a potential ignition source if debris isn't regularly cleared out.
—Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 13 May 2026
Last Friday, the City of Stockton cleared out an encampment behind Registration for Life Ministries on East Anderson Street, delivering notices for people living there to vacate the area.
—Nina Burns, CBS News, 12 May 2026
Brewer cleared out the food in her refrigerator, grabbed some clothes, and drove more than an hour southwest with her partner to Franklin, to stay with relatives.
—Andrew Jones, NPR, 28 Apr. 2026
All of that Midwest mess had cleared out Saturday, setting the stage for some thrilling action on the track.
—The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 18 Apr. 2026
Tharp said this approach is a way to allow tumors to be cleared out.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
When Pahlavi left the stage to a standing ovation, half the room cleared out.
—Moriah Thomas, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2026
Out-of-town attendees who filled the early days largely cleared out, leaving a more local audience in their wake.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 20 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cleared out
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The report suggests that more unhoused people are dispersed across the county than in previous counts.—
Brady Halbleib,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
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Manufacturing capacity has dispersed abroad.—
Eric Kutcher,
Fortune,
13 May 2026
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Stray bits of hair escaped my ponytail and stung my eyes.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 May 2026
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The injured duckling was treated at a veterinary clinic while the other ducklings escaped the area with the mother duck.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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The outbreak aboard the MV Hondius began after a Dutch cruise ship carrying 147 passengers and crew departed Argentina on April 1 for a South Atlantic voyage.—
Brittany Miller,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
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Earlier Thursday afternoon, the plane departed Akron Fulton Regional Airport — just a few miles from the crash site — before the pilot turned back and canceled the landing for unknown reasons, WEWS reported.—
Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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Tanya Veluz fled the Eaton Fire with her 10-year-old as ash and embers rained down.—
Aarne Heikkila,
NBC news,
14 May 2026
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Refugees fled south as communist troops stormed down Highway 1, heading for the nation’s capital, Saigon.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 May 2026
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There was a pause in the action in the fourth inning when plate umpire Brian O’Nora exited with concussion-like symptoms after getting hit by a foul ball.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
17 May 2026
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With the Royals using multiple relievers in Friday’s loss — six, after starter Michael Wacha exited — there was a chance his name would be called at some point Saturday afternoon.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
16 May 2026
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Wow, that fire got out of control fast!—
William Earl,
Variety,
15 May 2026
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But my mechanics got out of whack.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
8 May 2026
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After staff members broke up the altercation for a second time, several individuals, including Hayes and two of her daughters, were moved to a grassy area beside the school building, according to the affidavit.—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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Fugaz moved to this location early last year—the former spot was, though somewhat unbelievable, even smaller.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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But the fairy godmother’s spell wore off early in Game 6, which was just 62 seconds old when Vegas went ahead to stay.—
Kevin Baxter,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2026
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Heartland recruit Sammy Atkinson went 3-for-4 with three runs and two triples, including a leadoff triple that sparked a three-run seventh as the Celtics (16-14) came back from a 5-3 deficit.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2026
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