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.

Examples of clear up in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Most respiratory infections clear up within seven to 10 days. —

Jenny Sweigard, Verywell Health, 1 July 2024 Postpartum gas and bloating can be absolutely uncomfortable and sometimes excruciating, but most cases clear up with time or with some simple remedies. —

wendy Wisner, Parents, 1 July 2024 The move also clears up cap space with Toronto taking on Mitchell’s $6.5 million and Vezenkov’s $6.7 million salaries for 2024-25. —

Chris Biderman, Sacramento Bee, 27 June 2024 Kendall Jenner and Kylie Jenner are clearing up any misconceptions about their cooking abilities. —

Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 27 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for clear up

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