clear up

phrasal verb

cleared up; clearing up; clears up

of weather or the sky : to change so that there are no clouds, fog, etc.

The sky cleared up after the rain.

It's cloudy now, but it's clearing up gradually.

of the skin : to become free of marks or spots

My skin cleared up when I started using the cream.

: to go away

My symptoms cleared up once I started using the cream.

British : to make an area clean or tidy

Let's clear up before we leave.

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This reclassification could help clear up some of the confusion between state and federal laws. —

Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 10 Jan. 2025 Getting rid of them will not only clear up space in your home, but will also clear some space in your mind, too. —

Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 9 Jan. 2025 With Ibrahima Konate and Conor Bradley back in action against Manchester United on Sunday, the injury situation has cleared up with only Joe Gomez currently sidelined. —

James McNicholas, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025 Exploring their distinctions and connections clears up the confusion and provides a roadmap for breaking free from the status quo to achieve meaningful success. —

Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for clear up