as in clear
allowing passage without obstruction
for safety reasons, there must be a cleared staircase at all times
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as in opened
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 rid
to set (a person or thing) free of something that encumbers
cleared the woods of brush
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as in paid
to give what is owed for
finally cleared the last debt
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as in filtered
to remove usually visible impurities from
cleared the car windows
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as in freed
to set free from entanglement or difficulty
cleared himself of any involvement in the matter
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as in smoothed
to make passage through (something) possible by removing obstructions
plows promptly cleared the roads of snow
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as in acquitted
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 approved
to give official acceptance of as satisfactory
the administration cleared the plan, and building should begin shortly
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as in removed
to take away from a place or position
cleared the dishes from the table
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as in informed
to give information to
please clear my mind about the new arrangement regarding reimbursement for traveling expenses
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as in earned
to receive after charges and deductions have been made
cleared enough from that stock transaction to be able to afford a new luxury automobile
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Recent Examples of cleared
Heather Richardson, Travel + Leisure, 6 Sep. 2025
Once the birthing chamber is cleared, Davina delivers Julia’s healthy baby boy.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
Diaries have been cleared, however, and the talent agents are getting back into business.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 5 Sep. 2025
The resulting bill that cleared the Legislature during the regular legislative session would have prohibited consumable hemp products containing a cannabinoid other than CBD or CBG, which do not produce a high.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Sep. 2025
In 1973 a fencing contractor working in Queensland, Australia, noticed an unusual-looking wallaby on a property being cleared for cattle.
—Lauren Liebhaber
september 4, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2025
But there are some other hurdles that must be cleared now that ownership of the show has exchanged hands.
—Nick Caruso, TVLine, 4 Sep. 2025
Of the deals so far submitted CSC, 332 had not been cleared.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Planes took off and landed into the haze, just before the airport issued a ground stop until the storm cleared.
—Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Verb
The nursery has cleared water-thirsty plants and planted 100,000 indigenous trees since 2012.
—Heather Richardson, Travel + Leisure, 6 Sep. 2025
Once the birthing chamber is cleared, Davina delivers Julia’s healthy baby boy.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
Diaries have been cleared, however, and the talent agents are getting back into business.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 5 Sep. 2025
The resulting bill that cleared the Legislature during the regular legislative session would have prohibited consumable hemp products containing a cannabinoid other than CBD or CBG, which do not produce a high.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Sep. 2025
In 1973 a fencing contractor working in Queensland, Australia, noticed an unusual-looking wallaby on a property being cleared for cattle.
—Lauren Liebhaber
september 4, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2025
But there are some other hurdles that must be cleared now that ownership of the show has exchanged hands.
—Nick Caruso, TVLine, 4 Sep. 2025
Of the deals so far submitted CSC, 332 had not been cleared.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Planes took off and landed into the haze, just before the airport issued a ground stop until the storm cleared.
—Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cleared
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Barrett's clear statement on the 22nd Amendment carries significant weight given her position on the Supreme Court, which would likely be asked to rule on any attempt to circumvent the two-term limit.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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Investigators found notebooks filled with hate, violent thoughts and admiration for mass murderers, showing clear signs of deep mental instability.—
Oren Oppenheim,
ABC News,
9 Sep. 2025
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China’s growing interest in winter sports has opened new space its sports and tourism exchanges with countries where skiing is popular.—
Russell Flannery,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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That’s how the analysts opened their comments and questions during Oracle’s quarterly earnings call on Tuesday, as the company’s stock price was in the midst of a 28% after-hours rally.—
Ari Levy,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
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Busta also paid tribute to the late MTV VJ Ananda Lewis, who died in June at 52 years old after first being diagnosed with breast cancer in 2020.—
Stacy Lambe,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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The trade has paid immediate dividends for Boston.—
Jim Bowden,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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But the pans of food are about to be emptied.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
27 Aug. 2025
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Acuña barked at Gusto as both dugouts and bullpens emptied, players spilling onto the field.—
Steve Gorten,
Miami Herald,
27 Aug. 2025
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As news of these goals filtered through the stands in El Alto, Bolivian fans started to celebrate.—
Joseph O'Sullivan,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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The water was then filtered and analysed using advanced laboratory techniques, with strict controls in place to prevent contamination.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Sep. 2025
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Only a small fraction of the nearly 150 hostages released from Gaza in the past two years have been directly freed by Israeli military operations, with the rest freed through Qatari and Egyptian mediation.—
Aya Batrawy,
NPR,
10 Sep. 2025
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Playing someone who is so electric has freed me to take up space in new ways as an actor.—
Akili King,
Essence,
10 Sep. 2025
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Paxton was ultimately acquitted in the Senate.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Sep. 2025
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Ultimately, the Bundys and five others were acquitted of all charges after jurors said prosecutors failed to prove their intent.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
7 Sep. 2025
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Smith replied that private schools must submit renewal packets every year before they are approved to continue participation in the accounts program, and that the agency compares the new tuition rates against the older rates.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Sep. 2025
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Rogaine is one of the most popular over-the-counter products powered by minoxidil—not to mention FDA-approved—at a high concentration crafted into a foam that can be integrated into your hair-care regimen with ease.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Cleared.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cleared. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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