How to Use clear up in a Sentence

clear up

verb
  • Which was cleared up weeks ago.
    — Joe Rexrode, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
  • By that point, the rain had cleared up as gray clouds hung overhead.
    — Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
  • The bar staff were beginning to clear up for the night.
    — Douglas Stuart, New Yorker, 12 Apr. 2026
  • Things should clear up for a while, but there is a threat of high winds and hail later in the day.
    — Pete Grathoff march 6, Kansas City Star, 6 Mar. 2026
  • But yeah, some of the direction needs to be cleared up, in my opinion.
    — CBS News, 26 Apr. 2026
  • Maybe this entire thing could be cleared up in 15 seconds.
    — Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 12 June 2026
  • This is not only costly in terms of lost trade, but mines are also not quick to clear up.
    — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 19 Apr. 2026
  • Some jams would clear up quickly only for another snag to slow things down once again.
    — Cindi Andrews, IndyStar, 25 May 2026
  • Most cases clear up on their own within a couple of days and are gone within about five days.
    — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 12 June 2026
  • Most cases clear up on their own within a couple of days and are gone within about five days.
    — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 13 June 2026
  • Clouds clear up a bit Tuesday with highs staying in the 50s.
    — Joseph Dames, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
  • So many things can be cleared up with a little conversation!
    — Literary Hub, 9 Apr. 2026
  • 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, 16 June 2026
  • Thankfully, it got cleared up quickly.
    — Zach Harper, New York Times, 19 June 2026
  • Their comments hurt my reputation and could have been cleared up with a simple phone call.
    — Jeanne Phillips, Mercury News, 20 June 2026
  • Breaking down what falls inside that box and what falls outside of it clears up most of the confusion.
    — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 4 June 2026
  • The fire damage has been largely cleared up, but the house’s history still shines inside and out.
    — Kansas City Star, 12 Apr. 2026
  • Lane closures related to this collision have since cleared up.
    — Hedija Spahalic, Dallas Morning News, 17 Mar. 2026
  • Being clear up front about the purpose of your advice can help focus your thoughts into laser-like counsel.
    — Chip Bell, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
  • The mixed movements followed a whirlwind of action in the war over the weekend, none of which cleared up when the fighting may end.
    — Stan Choe, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
  • Young is adamant about clearing up accusations that her team mismanaged or overworked her.
    — Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 11 Mar. 2026
  • The formula has a blend of lactic acid and salicylic acid to minimize large pores and help clear up acne.
    — Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 25 Mar. 2026
  • But if a knee procedure clears up his medical issues, the Raiders might have tabbed an elite corner in the fourth round.
    — David Ubben, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
  • Yet, after the game, Johnson cleared up the motives behind her in-game energy.
    — Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2026
  • The loan will stop in its tracks until the mystery money is cleared up and properly documented.
    — Jeff Lazerson, Oc Register, 23 Apr. 2026
  • And while the night sweats and the respiratory stuff cleared up pretty quickly, the fatigue lingered for two and a half weeks.
    — Rachel McRady, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
  • Nobody could tell what was going on until, a couple of days later, Sting, of all people, cleared up the mystery.
    — Maria Nenet Barrios, Pitchfork, 19 Mar. 2026
  • Transparency across the sector can help clear up misinformation and strengthen trust.
    — Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2025
  • If treated early, a shingles infection can clear up quicker and the risk of long-term nerve pain drops significantly.
    — Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2026
  • This is a day for speaking plainly and clearing up lingering misunderstandings.
    — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 11 Mar. 2026

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