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as in dispersing
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 escaping
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 departing
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 clearing out
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
23 June 2026
This has nothing to do with aesthetics—clearing out things like branches and bushes helps prevent any blockages or overcrowding.
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Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
21 June 2026
Investigators are probing the possibility that the operator may have been financially motivated, clearing out space to accept more dogs from shelters across the state — and the $400 to $1,450 payment that came with each dog.
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Caelyn Pender,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
Why the teenage brain is especially vulnerable From the early teens through the mid-20s, the brain is actively under construction, clearing out weak or redundant connections and reinforcing the circuits responsible for judgment, emotional regulation and stress response.
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Joanna Fong-Isariyawongse,
The Conversation,
11 June 2026
With clouds clearing out, temps could climb by Sunday and Monday, when the highs may peak near 90 degrees, the forecast shows.
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Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
29 May 2026
Start off your summer on a clutter-free, minimalist note by clearing out these eight items.
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Lacey Ramburger,
The Spruce,
23 May 2026
This model is made for larger homes with a lot of pet fur, and its detangling design means no more manually clearing out hair clogs from the vacuum turbines.
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Paige Bennett,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 May 2026
In the spirit of spring, the style maven has been clearing out what no longer serves her wardrobe.
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Essence,
8 May 2026
Verb
What is the best place to resell clothes when clearing out a whole closet?
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Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
23 June 2026
This has nothing to do with aesthetics—clearing out things like branches and bushes helps prevent any blockages or overcrowding.
—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
21 June 2026
Investigators are probing the possibility that the operator may have been financially motivated, clearing out space to accept more dogs from shelters across the state — and the $400 to $1,450 payment that came with each dog.
—
Caelyn Pender,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
Why the teenage brain is especially vulnerable From the early teens through the mid-20s, the brain is actively under construction, clearing out weak or redundant connections and reinforcing the circuits responsible for judgment, emotional regulation and stress response.
—
Joanna Fong-Isariyawongse,
The Conversation,
11 June 2026
With clouds clearing out, temps could climb by Sunday and Monday, when the highs may peak near 90 degrees, the forecast shows.
—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
29 May 2026
Start off your summer on a clutter-free, minimalist note by clearing out these eight items.
—
Lacey Ramburger,
The Spruce,
23 May 2026
This model is made for larger homes with a lot of pet fur, and its detangling design means no more manually clearing out hair clogs from the vacuum turbines.
—
Paige Bennett,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 May 2026
In the spirit of spring, the style maven has been clearing out what no longer serves her wardrobe.
—
Essence,
8 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clearing out
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That means withdrawals will be taxed as ordinary income and could be subject to early withdrawal penalties if used for unqualified expenses.
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Critics counter that the abrupt withdrawal of aid is already having devastating humanitarian consequences.
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After waiting hours in the sweltering heat before the wedding to see the A-list guests arrive, faithful Swifties are finally dispersing after news the couple officially tied the knot.
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For driveways, porches, and patios, use a shop vac or a broom and dustpan to get rid of them without dispersing them around your yard.
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The combination remained effective because escaping both antibodies required multiple simultaneous mutations rather than a single genetic change.
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Workers were able to prevent more than 1,000 other monkeys at the facility from escaping.
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The model, 31, was seen departing for the ceremony with boyfriend Bradley Cooper, 51.
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Celebrations began Friday evening and stretched into the early hours of Saturday morning, with stars like Reese Witherspoon, Emma Stone and Paul Rudd seen departing the venue.
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That means millions of Americans might own the stock indirectly through index funds in personal portfoilos or their retirement accounts.
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Calling 40-year-old goalkeeper Manuel Neuer out of retirement for the tournament is an indication of the lack of world-class players head coach Julian Nagelsmann trusts.
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Lastly, Salinas had an active warrant against him filed in May for fleeing from police after a hit and run.
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Upon arrival, officers saw two people and a child allegedly fleeing from the store into a vehicle.
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Asian national teams largely disappointed at the World Cup, with most exiting after the group stage, a stark contrast to African teams' historic success.
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The Ada County Coroner’s Office identified 65-year-old Dawn Hettinger of Nampa as the woman killed after exiting her vehicle on westbound Interstate 84 about 20 miles east of Boise.
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Also think about data egress fees, model version drift, GPU supply lead times and the slow creep of proprietary APIs that quietly become very sticky.
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Cars honked – not in impatience as their egress was completely stalled by streams of fans, but in solidarity.
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