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clear out

VERB
empty something
Synonyms
STRONGEST
clean out dispose of get rid of
WEAK
eliminate exhaust remove sort tidy up
Antonyms
WEAK
arrive fill fill up put rush in
VERB
leave, often quickly
Synonyms
WEAK
beat it begone decamp depart go hightail kite make oneself scarce remove oneself retire scram skedaddle split take a hike take off vamoose withdraw
Antonyms
WEAK
arrive fill fill up put rush in

Example Sentences

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Nike is currently testing out new stores in the region and is trying to clear out older products, and it has brought in new leadership for its business there.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

It’s a good way to start the day and clear out the toxins.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026

But reclaiming the space with a clear out can feel overwhelming - it's hard to let go of items which hold sentimental value.

From BBC • Feb. 3, 2026

Publishers and broadcasters that didn’t sign the policy lost regular press access to the headquarters building and had to clear out their workspaces.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 4, 2025

Coal made note of it, knowing eventually he would have to figure out how to weave through their choreography, or find the best way to clear out of their path.

From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste