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 to rid
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as in to pay
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as in to empty
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as in to clarify
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as in to free
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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
Roni Jacobson, New York Daily News, 5 Apr. 2025
What was clear early on, though, was that Stable Diffusion XL had the same biases and prejudices humans do, amplified to an absurd extent.
—Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 5 Apr. 2025
Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 6 Apr. 2025
The liberation of the leaves will undermine the black-market trade and reduce deforestation by freeing for cultivation lands long ago cleared and abandoned.
—Wade Davis, Rolling Stone, 6 Apr. 2025
New Atlas, 10 Feb. 2025
And More Everton did create a few chances against Aston Villa, but none were clear cut and none resulted in a goal.
—James Nalton, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
The type of van — whether it was being used to transport passengers or cargo — wasn’t immediately clear.
—Roni Jacobson, New York Daily News, 5 Apr. 2025
What was clear early on, though, was that Stable Diffusion XL had the same biases and prejudices humans do, amplified to an absurd extent.
—Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 5 Apr. 2025
Verb
In those instances, give your extra set of hands a straightforward task, like taking out the trash or clearing the table.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 6 Apr. 2025
The liberation of the leaves will undermine the black-market trade and reduce deforestation by freeing for cultivation lands long ago cleared and abandoned.
—Wade Davis, Rolling Stone, 6 Apr. 2025
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Unlike in many other camper vans, the table relies solely on a locking gas strut and does not require a telescoping leg, keeping plenty of legroom clear below.
—New Atlas, 10 Feb. 2025
And More Everton did create a few chances against Aston Villa, but none were clear cut and none resulted in a goal.
—James Nalton, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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Dive your way around the island Courtesy of the Curaçao Tourist Board With more than 70 dive sites, crystal blue water, vibrant coral, and unique biodiversity, Curaçao is a haven for scuba divers.—
Curaçao Tourist Board,
AFAR Media,
26 Feb. 2025
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The skirt alone contains 190,000 crystal sequin and rhinestone embellishments, giving the entire piece a sweeping dress as Grande moves.—
Aamina Inayat Khan,
StyleCaster,
2 Mar. 2025
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Entertainment Fans of the show on social media seem to be missing a lot of crucial character development, and there’s an obvious explanation why.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
10 Apr. 2025
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In its wildest moments, Coogler’s film seems like a collision of Lovecraft Country with True Blood, though more obvious comparisons will likely be drawn to From Dusk Till Dawn.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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Good teams feel confident regardless of the day’s starting pitcher.—
Grant Brisbee,
New York Times,
3 Apr. 2025
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Many others have noted how comfortable these same people who are cracking down on antisemitism are with Nazis—real, frighteningly confident antisemites.—
Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2025
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Fans have speculated that since the first three seasons were all set in a sunny locale, the upcoming season could switch things up by spending time at a White Lotus resort in a cooler climate.—
Christopher Rudolph,
People.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Mostly sunny skies are expected in Central Florida on Sunday, Spectrum News 13 meteorologist Zach Covey said.—
Elainie Barraza,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 Apr. 2025
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Both the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the National Institutes of Health concur that there is conclusive evidence that alcohol causes several types of cancer.—
Pranoti Mandrekar,
The Conversation,
7 Apr. 2025
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Anecdotes from such sources are, of course, far from conclusive.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
8 Mar. 2025
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That innocent people are disappearing into El Salvador’s prisons is no secret—making the embrace of Bukele a disturbing signal of just how far a strongman can go without losing political ground.—
Gisela Salim-Peyer,
The Atlantic,
10 Apr. 2025
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His innocent questions were always softened by stoner jokes.—
Peter Bart,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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Her next shining moment comes when two young sisters enter the hospital.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
People.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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There were definitely moments that were less shining than others for me.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
5 Apr. 2025
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Sainz was spoken to by the FIA’s media delegate over his language on Friday morning in Bahrain ahead of opening practice at the Sakhir circuit.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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And a big structural upgrade will be to remove a wall in the bar area that will open it up to a space that was once reserved for fine dining and is now used for private events.—
Lori Weisberg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Apr. 2025
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“Clear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clear. Accessed 17 Apr. 2025.
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