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 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
Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 11 Jan. 2025
Though fire is not often as urgent as water damage, one thing is clear: early and swift action, as in the case of the Getty Villa, is key.
—Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 10 Jan. 2025
Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 12 Jan. 2025
Keep scrolling to check out more handy tools at Amazon to keep your sidewalks open and your windshields clear this winter.
—Toni Sutton, People.com, 11 Jan. 2025
Korin Miller, Health, 4 July 2024
Some international investors have also steered clear over concerns about U.S.-China tensions.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2024
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Adjective
The answer is clear with each passing loss to a quality opponent: the Knicks need to make a trade.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 11 Jan. 2025
Though fire is not often as urgent as water damage, one thing is clear: early and swift action, as in the case of the Getty Villa, is key.
—Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 10 Jan. 2025
Verb
Meadows said the last fire department unit cleared just before 5:15 a.m.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 12 Jan. 2025
Keep scrolling to check out more handy tools at Amazon to keep your sidewalks open and your windshields clear this winter.
—Toni Sutton, People.com, 11 Jan. 2025
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That’s because inflammation helps your body clear damaged and dead tissue and harmful organisms like bacteria, Ashley Rawlins, PT, DPT, a physical therapist and clinical specialist at Origin, told Health.
—Korin Miller, Health, 4 July 2024
Some international investors have also steered clear over concerns about U.S.-China tensions.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2024
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Her clown-like, bright blue eye shadow, crystal tear and red-and-black wig made for the perfect beauty complement to her plunging red Celine gown.—
Brittany Talarico,
People.com,
12 Dec. 2024
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To go with her white Gucci slip dress, with crystal spaghetti straps and girly bow detail, Fanning wore her hair in a voluminous pigtail style that looks time-warped right from the 1960s.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
11 Dec. 2024
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There is an obvious set of two scoring lines and two shutdown lines available.—
Murat Ates,
The Athletic,
17 Jan. 2025
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Johnson has emerged as the team’s primary back on third downs and obvious passing downs, catching 18 passes for 284 yards and three touchdowns and carrying the ball 41 times for 213 yards and one score.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
17 Jan. 2025
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Freeman was confident in Love’s prep the day before the game.—
Pete Sampson,
The Athletic,
9 Jan. 2025
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Still, the World Health Organization aims to eliminate the disease by 2030, and officials at the Carter Center are confident that the scourge of Guinea worm disease will be over even sooner.—
Eli Wizevich,
Smithsonian Magazine,
9 Jan. 2025
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Some can withstand the sunny locations but some shade is best.—
Tom MacCubbin,
Orlando Sentinel,
11 Jan. 2025
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Place the birdbaths in sunny areas and put in rocks that birds can use to perch.—
George Petras,
USA TODAY,
10 Jan. 2025
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While no conclusive evidence connects the dye to cancer in humans, its potential risks have led to bans or severe restrictions in several countries, including the European Union, Australia and Japan.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
16 Jan. 2025
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This absence of alarm is not conclusive proof that democracy is safe forever, nor that Trump cannot damage American democracy at all.—
Victor Menaldo,
The Conversation,
16 Jan. 2025
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They have been used before in crowded city centers in Europe to take innocent lives and spread fear.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
16 Jan. 2025
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What does that have to do with innocent bystander Zac Efron?—
Nick Caruso,
TVLine,
16 Jan. 2025
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Elsa Hosk is another shining example of this phenomenon.—
Kelsey Stiegman,
Vogue,
13 Jan. 2025
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Fullerton College’s Bachelor of Science in Drone and Autonomous Systems provides a shining example of how community colleges can meet the demands of a changing workforce.—
Ray Ravaglia,
Forbes,
13 Dec. 2024
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Nora Mac’s, a traditional Irish pub and restaurant, opened quietly in late December in Ballantyne.—
Kayleigh Ruller,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Jan. 2025
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This all happened while stressing the importance of a quick turnaround to ensure the Titans open their new stadium in 2027 to sellout crowds.—
Mike Jones,
The Athletic,
9 Jan. 2025
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“Clear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clear. Accessed 23 Jan. 2025.
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