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 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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Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
Harris’ policy is less clear, but likely more in line with the Biden administration.
—Fred Imbert, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
Jonathan Blitzer, The New Yorker, 2 Nov. 2024
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However, much of this unique habitat has been continuously cleared for plantations like coffee, cardamom and ginger, since British colonization.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024
Jared Keller, WIRED, 8 July 2024
So Selleck and Clint Eastwood steered clear as Travolta famously danced with Princess Diana at a White House state dinner thrown by President Ronald Reagan and Nancy Reagan in November 1985.
—Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 13 May 2024
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But for the next four years, until the next presidential campaign, and forever after, there will be no end of people explaining how the outcome was clear as the dawning daylight all along.
—Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
Harris’ policy is less clear, but likely more in line with the Biden administration.
—Fred Imbert, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
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At the start of a recent call, just after Judge McBurney’s ruling, Adams cleared the air.
—Jonathan Blitzer, The New Yorker, 2 Nov. 2024
In Latest 2 Surveys—As Most Polls Show Razor-Thin Race
‘Venom: The Last Dance’ Reviews Secure A 100% Rotten Sony Spider-Verse
However, much of this unique habitat has been continuously cleared for plantations like coffee, cardamom and ginger, since British colonization.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024
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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
So Selleck and Clint Eastwood steered clear as Travolta famously danced with Princess Diana at a White House state dinner thrown by President Ronald Reagan and Nancy Reagan in November 1985.
—Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 13 May 2024
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Best Gift for Moms Lismore Christmas Bauble Ornament $200.00 Buy Now Lismore, the most iconic and distinguished of the Waterford patterns, is carefully cut into this crystal bauble ornament.Chloe Castleberry, StyleCaster, 5 Nov. 2024
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From crystal fringe in Paris and eyelets in Milan to patchwork in London and burnished gold finishes in New York, snazzy denim is undeniably back.Joy Montgomery, Glamour, 10 Oct. 2024
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The defensive line is an obvious area of concern for San Francisco.Vincent Frank, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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In a recent appearance on Joe Rogan’s podcast, Trump held up a chart comparing life expectancy and health expenditures around the world, with the US an obvious negative outlier on both metrics.Meg Tirrell, CNN, 30 Oct. 2024
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The survey showed more confident CEOs have plans to pursue more M&A, and less confident CEOs have more plans to pursue divestment.Megan Poinski, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Yes, but: Not every school will feel as confident holding mock elections this year.Axios, Axios, 4 Nov. 2024
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Breeze Airways is gearing up for winter with one-way flights starting at $39 — offering escapes from sunny beaches to popular ski destinations.Stella Shon, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2024
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Wednesday is expected to be sunny with highs in the low 50s and minimal winds.Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 5 Nov. 2024
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The county’s district attorney ultimately turned down the officer’s request to indict the librarians, citing a lack of conclusive evidence.Jillian Eugenios, NBC News, 27 Sep. 2024
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That isn’t exactly conclusive evidence, but there’s also the fact that Taylor herself mocked fan theories about it.Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 16 Oct. 2024
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Yu Bai and Louise Wong are among the heroes in helmets putting their lives on the line for the sake of seven million innocent souls, but the city’s ordinary civilian population is almost entirely absent from the unfolding drama.James Marsh, Deadline, 1 Nov. 2024
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Councilwoman Tammy Hawkins and Jerry Mangrum, more commonly known as artist DJ Lil Jerry, said Mangrum is innocent after the Louisville Metro Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control blamed his performances for acts of violence at Baxter's 942 Bar and Grill.Eleanor McCrary, The Courier-Journal, 1 Nov. 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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Four days later, Trump opened a rally in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, by hailing the physical endowments of the late golf legend and Latrobe native Arnold Palmer.David Jackson, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2024
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Bronagh Gallagher, Tim McInnerny, and Lennie James co-star in the film, which played Telluride and Toronto, and opens from Neon on December 6. debuted at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival and screened at Telluride.Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Clear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clear. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.
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