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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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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

These structures are thought to be shaped by planets, especially large ones that clear out paths as they orbit.

From Science Daily • Dec. 6, 2025

That was just a taste of what was in store when I went to clear out her apartment after she died.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 21, 2025

I first saw him at about 2:45, on my way down from the top, while I waited on the Hillary Step with Andy Harris for the crowd to clear out.

From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer