CLEARANCE Synonyms: 52 Similar and Opposite Words

clearance

noun

ˈklir-ən(t)s

Definition of clearance

as in permission

the approval by someone in authority for the doing of something we'll need official clearance before publishing this editorial

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Recent Examples of clearance Likewise, The Depository Trust and Clearing Corporation has regulatory clearance for a pilot tokenizing Russell 1000 constituents, select ETFs, and US Treasuries. — William Jones, IndyStar, 18 Sep. 2026 The shop, which has been converting EVs since 2009, chose the Model S as the donor vehicle because its components would fit into the Silver Shadow’s undercarriage without much trouble, especially because of the car’s ample ground clearance. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 17 Sep. 2026 However, in a person with PCD, those threadlike structures can beat abnormally, hindering airway clearance and contributing to recurrent respiratory infections. — Molly Finlay, CNN Money, 16 Sep. 2026 Use the six-week postpartum visit to get that clearance in writing. — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for clearance

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Noun

Used with permission of the publisher, Amethyst Editions/The Feminist Press.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 18 Sep. 2026
The owner should demonstrate continuing usage, acceptable outcomes, current permissions, understood dependencies and a justified cost-to-operate.

— Akhilesh Sharma, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of permission

Noun

Including Oregon State, UCAA has gotten more than 100 women’s college basketball players to sign union authorization cards.

— Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 17 Sep. 2026
In the days after the robbery, Triunfel looked up the police report on the case multiple times while off duty without authorization — and on Monday searched the NYPD database for his own name, according to the complaint.

— Roni Jacobson, New York Daily News, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of authorization

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Videos posted on social media showing men who appear to film women without their knowledge have raised questions about consent — and whether existing privacy laws can keep pace with technology that allows people to record almost invisibly.

— Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2026
Ellison also addressed the main points in the consent degree unveiled by Bonta, which involves a commitment to a minimum of 30 movies a year for the next two years and 32 movies for the next three years.

— Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 21 Sep. 2026

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