Definitions

clear the air

VERB

clear up

Synonyms

WEAK

clarify decipher define elucidate explain interpret make clear make plain shed light on show simplify solve spell out

Example Sentences

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Last week’s Group of 7 Summit in France was a chance to clear the air.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 27, 2026

Overnight, smoke from the Santa Rosa Island and Sandy fires is expected to come onshore, settling over the coast with little wind to clear the air.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

And what's clear is that this is no attempt to clear the air but indication of a deep rift.

From BBC • Jan. 20, 2026

Engelbert and Collier were supposed to have a meeting to clear the air.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 8, 2025

‘So,’ Nico said, ‘since we’re going to be spending at least a year seeing each other at camp, I think I should clear the air.’

From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan