clears (up)

verb

Definition of clears (up)next
present tense third-person singular of clear (up)
as in explains
to make plain or understandable a simple explanation cleared the matter up

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clears (up)
  1. explains
  2. clarifies
  3. illustrates
  4. demonstrates
  5. simplifies
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  • Perhaps that explains what has motivated Henson to wear so many hats throughout her career.
    Alanna Bennett, Glamour, 3 Oct. 2024
  • Partisanship only partly explains the difference.
    Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of explains
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  • Notice 2024-75 also clarifies that breast cancer screening for individuals who have not been diagnosed with breast cancer and continuous glucose monitors for those diagnosed with diabetes are generally treated as preventive care.
    Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024
  • This approach clarifies your intentions and gives your team the space to join you on the journey, setting the stage for effective, cohesive action.
    Stephen Miles, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
Definition of clarifies
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  • The Importance Of Embracing Change Sarah's hypothetical journey illustrates the transformative potential of these technologies in reshaping careers.
    Santhosh Vijayabaskar, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Lennox hopes that her collaboration illustrates such.
    Kenneth J. Williams Jr., Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of illustrates
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  • The very fact that Kohls was being harassed under the law demonstrates just one fatal problem with it.
    The Editors, National Review, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Her experience demonstrates how starting small with clear goals, a strong product-market fit, attentive customer listening, and relentless work ethic can lead to remarkable success.
    Hilary Tetenabum, USA TODAY, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of demonstrates
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  • That’s Topping Amazon Charts The Skylight calendar simplifies life in a smart, convenient way.
    Hannah Rice, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2024
  • The platform also aggregates and normalizes data across technologies and vendors, which simplifies monitoring and enables interoperability.
    DHL Supply Chain Contributor, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
Definition of simplifies
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“Clears (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clears%20%28up%29. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.

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