clear
adjective
free from darkness, obscurity, or cloudiness; light.
are clearing
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present progressiveof clear.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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Devoted fans are clearing supermarket shelves and swapping tips on a Facebook fan page to hunt down remaining cups of “the magical mixture.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 3, 2026
The international rescue teams are packing up and heavy excavators are clearing rubble left by Venezuela's earthquakes.
From Barron's ● Jul. 6, 2026
By drawing a young audience and honing in on original storytelling, these two horror films are clearing a new path in Hollywood.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 21, 2026
"Farmers are clearing forests to grow more crops, but those forests help generate the rainfall that the crops depend on. If that moisture source disappears, local food security will be at greater risk."
From Science Daily ● Dec. 12, 2025
Papi’s phone rings as Mami and Tía are clearing the table.
From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina
