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clearing

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verb

present participle of clear
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as in opening
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 emptying
to remove the contents of cleared a drawer so there would be a place to store his clothes

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as in earning
to receive after charges and deductions have been made cleared enough from that stock transaction to be able to afford a new luxury automobile

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Recent Examples of clearing
Noun
Since filming took place in Vancouver, the first course of action was to find a forest clearing that could feasibly pass for Wyoming’s geography. Matt Minton, Variety, 19 May 2025 Launched in 2015, Shield AI initially aimed to solve a fatal problem dogging U.S. service members in the Middle East: clearing buildings held by adversaries. David Jeans, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025 Slash-and-burn methods of land clearing have sparked wildfires that can rage for weeks. Lindsey McGinnis, Christian Science Monitor, 1 May 2025 Activists have criticized clearing acres of trees, said that a firing range on campus could be dangerous and that the project would change the Matthews campus’ culture for the worse. Ryan Oehrli, Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for clearing
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clearing
Noun
  • In 2023, the Italian government helped to secure a pardon for Patrick George Zaki, an Egyptian student who was detained for almost two years for writing an opinion column in a student newspaper, after a trip home from the University of Bologna.
    Sam Knight, New Yorker, 23 May 2025
  • Trump also announced Martin will serve as associate deputy attorney general and a pardon attorney within the Justice Department, CBS News reported.
    Julia Marnin, Miami Herald, 22 May 2025
Noun
  • As of mid-May, his operation had mushroomed to include over 20,000 mostly young volunteers, a bigger field team than any of the other 2025 mayoral campaigns bolster.
    Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 31 May 2025
  • Additionally, the batteries can be used to power tools or other devices out in the field.
    Ben Coxworth May 31, New Atlas, 31 May 2025
Verb
  • In addition, the company operates a café at the airport in Geneva selling food and notebooks, and will be opening others in Paris and Hong Kong.
    Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 14 Apr. 2025
  • Poolhouse plans on opening its first venue early next year in London.
    Tim Casey, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
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  • Tariffs In the week ahead, investors will be buckled up and paying close attention to every twist and turn in the tariff story.
    Kevin Stankiewicz,Matthew J. Belvedere, CNBC, 13 Apr. 2025
  • Real Madrid has avoided paying such substantial fees in recent years, instead acquiring key players like Kylian Mbappé on free transfers.
    Sam Leveridge, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Here’s what that means for your money Despite the change, beneficiaries should weigh strategic IRA withdrawals, depending on tax brackets each year, which could mean emptying accounts sooner, experts say.
    Kate Dore, CFP®, EA, CNBC, 24 Mar. 2025
  • Fully exhale each breath, emptying your lungs as much as possible, making your exhales longer than your inhales.
    Dana Santas, CNN, 23 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Netanyahu regularly cites freeing the hostages as a top priority.
    Alex Marquardt, CNN Money, 10 Apr. 2025
  • For example, users could give instructions to the agent to finish a series of mundane tasks, freeing the user up to move on to producing a new design or to train themselves on using a new tool or technique.
    Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • The Quinnipiac poll also showed that 56 percent of voters disapprove of pausing all military aid to Ukraine, with 70 percent of Republicans approving of such a move.
    Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
  • Dating back to Harry Truman’s administration, every other president started their term with a majority of the country approving of their performance in Gallup polling.
    Jared Gans, The Hill, 15 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • The acids in toner can also act as chemical exfoliants, removing any extra dead skin cells or other debris that might build up.
    Amanda Svachula, Health, 27 Dec. 2024
  • Start by removing the old hardware using a screwdriver, saving the screws if needed, and clean the surface to remove any residue.
    Perri Ormont Blumberg, Architectural Digest, 27 Dec. 2024

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“Clearing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clearing. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.

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