clearing (up)

verb

Definition of clearing (up)next
present participle of clear (up)
as in explaining
to make plain or understandable a simple explanation cleared the matter up

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clearing (up)
  1. explaining
  2. clarifying
  3. illustrating
  4. demonstrating
  5. simplifying
Verb
  • This analysis of an innovative AI advancement is part of my ongoing Forbes column coverage on the latest in AI including identifying and explaining various impactful AI complexities (see the link here).
    Lance Eliot, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • For instance, the standard cosmological model falls short of explaining the nature of dark matter and dark energy.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of explaining
Verb
  • Reflect on your desires and values, even if that means clarifying things in your current relationship.
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
  • This story has been updated with a source clarifying that Spears has not moved to Mexico despite her Instagram post.
    Mesfin Fekadu, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of clarifying
Verb
  • The duo’s performance artfully melds emotion with physical prowess, illustrating the song’s themes of self-confrontation and acceptance.
    SPIN Contributor, SPIN, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Leonardo da Vinci envisioned a flying machine long before airplanes took to the skies, illustrating humanity’s enduring desire to turn dreams into tools that reshape the physical world.
    Gerui Wang, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of illustrating
Verb
  • Accessibility Documentation Proper accessibility documentation is essential for demonstrating compliance with legal standards and enhancing transparency in procurement processes.
    Ran Ronen, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • After demonstrating the heat-to-electricity conversion life, the team behind the thermoelectric device had proven its utility.
    Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of demonstrating
Verb
  • This trend underscores the appeal of social commerce for consumers eager to shop directly from ideas on their favorite platforms, simplifying the holiday buying journey and creating a seamless, engaging experience.
    Nandan Sheth, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • In an age of endless tools and platforms, simplifying communication can reduce overwhelm.
    Antony Robinson, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of simplifying
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Thesaurus Entries Near clearing (up)

clearings

clearing (up)

clearly

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“Clearing (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clearing%20%28up%29. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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