Synonyms of clear
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as in crystal 
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as in obvious
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as in confident
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as in sunny
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as in conclusive
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as in cleared
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as in innocent
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as in shining
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as in to open
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as in crystal
easily seen through
the clear glass walls of the aquarium's giant ocean tank
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as in obvious
not subject to misinterpretation or more than one interpretation
the meaning of her broad smile was clear to the whole class
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as in confident
having or showing a mind free from doubt
I need to be absolutely clear about what you're saying
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as in sunny
not stormy or cloudy
novice pilots can only fly on clear days
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as in conclusive
serving to put an end to all debate or questioning
the evidence is clear: he's innocent
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as in cleared
allowing passage without obstruction
flooding was widespread, and only some roads are clear so far
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as in innocent
free from guilt or blame
slept with a clear conscience
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as in shining
giving off or reflecting much light
spermaceti candles were once highly prized for the clear flame that they produced
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as in to open
to rid the surface of (as an area) from things in the way
the early settlers worked hard to clear the land for crops
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as in to rid
to set (a person or thing) free of something that encumbers
cleared the woods of brush
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as in to clarify
to remove usually visible impurities from
cleared the car windows
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as in to free
to set free from entanglement or difficulty
cleared himself of any involvement in the matter
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as in to smooth
to make passage through (something) possible by removing obstructions
plows promptly cleared the roads of snow
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as in to acquit
to free from a charge of wrongdoing
she had once been accused of embezzlement, but an investigation by the bank cleared her
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as in to approve
to give official acceptance of as satisfactory
the administration cleared the plan, and building should begin shortly
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as in to remove
to take away from a place or position
cleared the dishes from the table
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as in to inform
to give information to
please clear my mind about the new arrangement regarding reimbursement for traveling expenses
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Recent Examples of clear
Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
The meaning is clear: Without external cues that time is passing, life—even on the page—pauses.
—Rhian Sasseen, The Atlantic, 12 Dec. 2024
Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 12 Dec. 2024
The Port Huron area has highs in the low 20s Thursday and a chance of snow, dropping to lows around 11 and clearing to partly cloudy overnight, per the weather service in White Lake.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 12 Dec. 2024
Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 16 Aug. 2024
The assessment from the operators’ tactical AI sidekick comes back clear: There are a series of seasonal events coming into town, and most passersby are excited and exuberant, presenting a minimal threat to the team.
—Jared Keller, WIRED, 8 July 2024
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The pain is still fresh, and the solutions are clear.
—Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
The meaning is clear: Without external cues that time is passing, life—even on the page—pauses.
—Rhian Sasseen, The Atlantic, 12 Dec. 2024
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Multiple California representatives voted to support the bill, which will add 66 federal judicial seats in hopes of clearing courts overwhelmed with cases.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 12 Dec. 2024
The Port Huron area has highs in the low 20s Thursday and a chance of snow, dropping to lows around 11 and clearing to partly cloudy overnight, per the weather service in White Lake.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 12 Dec. 2024
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These bacteria attach to the cilia -- the tiny, hair-like structures found on the surface of some cells --of the upper respiratory system that help clear mucous and other debris in the airway, and release toxins.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 16 Aug. 2024
The assessment from the operators’ tactical AI sidekick comes back clear: There are a series of seasonal events coming into town, and most passersby are excited and exuberant, presenting a minimal threat to the team.
—Jared Keller, WIRED, 8 July 2024
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The year-in-review found Greece had the highest percentage of bears of any country Who doesn’t love a hairy chest and a crystal blue ocean? Which country has the most twinks?Quispe López, Them, 5 Dec. 2024
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To celebrate the historic blend, the Hibiki 40’s bottle is made of crystal glass with 30 facets crafted by Kagami Crystal, a purveyor to the Japanese imperial family.Akiko Katayama, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
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Is obvious that with new payment methods come new fraud vectors, and there are many issues that must be resolved before consumers can really take advantage of the new technology to ditch the mundane and free their minds for more value-adding distractions.David G.W. Birch, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Even now, the demand for change-resilient experts with transferable skills is already obvious across multiple industries, especially in tech and IT.Hilary Tetenbaum, The Arizona Republic, 18 Dec. 2024
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But while these global companies appeared confident in their strategies, tariffs could significantly hinder smaller brands.Kathryn Hopkins, WWD, 10 Dec. 2024
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In fact, a 2023 survey by College Pulse found that only 49% of college students feel confident about their career prospects.Subha Barry, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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In sunny Germany, meanwhile, where solar panels are now cheaper than wood fencing, at least half a million apartment dwellers hung them from their balconies.Bill McKibben, The New Yorker, 13 Dec. 2024
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And, for those who prefer to drink your holiday cocktails on a sunny beach, that’s always an option, too.Christina Pérez, Vogue, 13 Dec. 2024
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The Atomic Energy Commission's investigation was not conclusive.Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 5 Dec. 2024
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No data is conclusive as to what form of garlic might be best for colds.Nancy LeBrun, Verywell Health, 2 Dec. 2024
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However, this innocent appearance doesn’t last long.Scott Travers, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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According to the Death Penalty Information Center, 11 innocent people have been freed from Oklahoma's death row and seven clemencies have been granted in the state.CBS News, CBS News, 19 Dec. 2024
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Before this iteration of Shelley's tale, the first modern version of the myth, there hadn't been a horror film that so graphically indulged in gore and violence, in bright and shining color photography no less.Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 30 Oct. 2024
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We’re devastated by the loss of our beautiful, sweet, kind, bright and shining star.Sean Neumann, Peoplemag, 5 Sep. 2024
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The shares opened at 47.65 Hong Kong dollars, or $6.13, and closed up at 52.6 Hong Kong dollars, or $6.70.Denni Hu, WWD, 10 Dec. 2024
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This capability improves leasing conversions and opens new avenues for ecommerce.Ali Hoss, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Clear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clear. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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