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 to smooth
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as in to acquit
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as in to approve
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as in to remove
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as in to earn
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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
Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 28 Feb. 2025
Her presence at various London TV Screenings events, cheerfully networking with senior execs and marketing bosses, was a clear olive branch to a group of distribution behemoths who, in honesty, would probably prefer MIP London didn’t exist.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 28 Feb. 2025
Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Feb. 2025
Our concern is around safe access for fans to and from and clearing the parking lots and walking ways.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 17 Feb. 2025
Susan Tompor, USA TODAY, 3 Nov. 2024
While Rocket loves the cat tree, our other two cats have steered clear, seeming to sense that this is his territory.
—Simon Hill, WIRED, 31 Oct. 2024
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The different license plates that exist in the West Bank—yellow for Israelis, green for Palestinians—are explained in order to make clear the inequality between the two friends, the roads that only Yuval can drive down.
—Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 28 Feb. 2025
Her presence at various London TV Screenings events, cheerfully networking with senior execs and marketing bosses, was a clear olive branch to a group of distribution behemoths who, in honesty, would probably prefer MIP London didn’t exist.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 28 Feb. 2025
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To clear things up: All pansies are violas, but not all violas are pansies.
—Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Feb. 2025
Our concern is around safe access for fans to and from and clearing the parking lots and walking ways.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 17 Feb. 2025
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Rivers said sometimes the answers aren't clear cut, particularly after a string of mergers and acquisitions, but employees can be directed to the correct spot to track down a plan.
—Susan Tompor, USA TODAY, 3 Nov. 2024
While Rocket loves the cat tree, our other two cats have steered clear, seeming to sense that this is his territory.
—Simon Hill, WIRED, 31 Oct. 2024
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The crystal shifter and twist knob ignition are also nice touches.—
Jonathan Granoff,
Newsweek,
29 Jan. 2025
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The options on the test SUV are: the crystal metallic paint for $595, the trailer hitch and wiring harness for $615, the wheel locks for $75, the premium carpet set for $350, and the destination set for $625.—
Tony Leopardo,
The Mercury News,
19 Jan. 2025
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Trent Frederic is going to be a very popular guy if the Bruins decide to sell, but old friend Nico Sturm would be an obvious target if the answer above is yes. 23.—
Corey Masisak,
The Denver Post,
22 Feb. 2025
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Doohan faces Colapinto questions There were two obvious topics facing Alpine drivers Jack Doohan and Pierre Gasly.—
Luke Smith,
The Athletic,
22 Feb. 2025
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Little ‘confident’ federal roles will remain even as layoffs begin Much of Idaho’s resiliency to federal funding cuts will depend on its maintenance of a state budget surplus, Little said Tuesday.—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
26 Feb. 2025
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However, Gomes is confident that the winter moves have given the Dodgers some added adrenaline for 2025 and will offset a potential championship hangover.—
John Perrotto,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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In the Baltimore area, Monday is expected to gradually turn sunny as temperatures reach a high of 39 degrees.—
Dan Belson,
Baltimore Sun,
17 Feb. 2025
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The ferocity of the natural world was a season one trope that got dialed down when lush Hawai’i was traded for a sunny Sicilian villa in season two.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
16 Feb. 2025
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In a new interview with Classic Rock, bassist Geddy Lee and guitarist Alex Lifeson discussed the band’s conclusive world tour, which coincided with drummer Neil Peart‘s failing health.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
7 Jan. 2025
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There’s simply not enough conclusive evidence to know precisely how these products influence cardiovascular health, Samantha Coogan, RDN, a nutrition sciences professor and director of the Didactic Program in Nutrition and Dietetics at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, told Health.—
Elizabeth Yuko,
Health,
11 Feb. 2025
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This innocent man spent over three decades behind bars.—
Yash Roy,
CNN,
23 Feb. 2025
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The story itself was a typically innocent Shirley Temple tale, in this a young girl who tries to reconcile her parents and her grandfather after her mother marries a Yankee.—
Marc Berman,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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Ben Franklin, with his range of knowledge from political science to publishing to ocean currents, is another shining example.—
Joe McKendrick,
Forbes,
20 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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The tool can be accessed by opening this link in Chrome.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
26 Feb. 2025
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Moffet opened Stagioni in 2014 in the historic villa.—
Olivia Lee,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Feb. 2025
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“Clear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clear. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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