clear up vs sponge up

clear up

verb
  • To depart or disappear. 

  • To clarify, to correct a misconception. 

  • To clean up. 

  • To become free of certain blemishes. 

  • Of stormy weather, to dissipate, to become calm. 

  • To pot all of the remaining balls in a single turn. 

sponge up

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