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 remove
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as in to earn
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as in through
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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
Leah Douglas, USA Today, 4 June 2025
The clear, neutral spirit has dominated American liquor sales for decades, far surpassing whiskey, which once enjoyed an unchallenged status as the nation's preferred spirit.
—Time, 4 June 2025
Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 5 June 2025
That pick, Jared Isaacman, had been recommended by Musk, and the nomination had cleared committee and was awaiting Senate confirmation.
—Npr Washington Desk, NPR, 5 June 2025
Adam Tamburin, Axios, 18 Feb. 2025
Forest scrambled clear after Hall picked out Bruno Guimaraes at the back-post from a wide free kick.
—Liam Tharme, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025
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Confusion The back-and-forth on updating the disaster plan and a lack of clear strategic guidance have created confusion for FEMA staff, said one source.
—Leah Douglas, USA Today, 4 June 2025
The clear, neutral spirit has dominated American liquor sales for decades, far surpassing whiskey, which once enjoyed an unchallenged status as the nation's preferred spirit.
—Time, 4 June 2025
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The Missouri Senate early Thursday morning narrowly approved a sweeping incentives plan intended to keep the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals inside state lines, clearing the largest hurdle facing the legislation.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 5 June 2025
That pick, Jared Isaacman, had been recommended by Musk, and the nomination had cleared committee and was awaiting Senate confirmation.
—Npr Washington Desk, NPR, 5 June 2025
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Avoiding nonessential travel and keeping roads clear helps the plows move more quickly.
—Adam Tamburin, Axios, 18 Feb. 2025
Forest scrambled clear after Hall picked out Bruno Guimaraes at the back-post from a wide free kick.
—Liam Tharme, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025
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The glasses are each pulled from one piece of crystal glass for an elegant, minimalist structure.—
Maria Conti,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 June 2025
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The executive has also worked for LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton label Berluti and Hermès International’s crystal glasswear brand Saint-Louis.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
6 May 2025
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Lionsgate post-Starz spin-off would be the most obvious choice, without the weight of cable networks on both sides and with a host of still-viable Lionsgate franchises including John Wick, The Hunger Games and Saw.—
Howard Homonoff,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Sending in the National Guard was an obvious military flex, designed to to bait Angelenos while perhaps distracting Americans from Trump’s far greater troubles.—
Mary McNamara,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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But negative feelings are running high across all sectors; the most confident sector in April was construction, and that was down nearly 4 points from January.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Glide over your skin in long, confident strokes—this formula blends like a dream.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
2 June 2025
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Here are ways to enjoy this sunny early summer weekend in Central Florida.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 June 2025
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The captain who guided the ship through the storm-not the one who sailed on sunny days.—
Roberta Matuson,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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While another research review published this year in Nutrients says the research for athletic benefits in women isn’t yet conclusive, there are also reasons to suspect women may benefit from creatine at least as much as men, if not more, both inside and outside the gym, Dr. Smith-Ryan says.—
Cindy Kuzma,
SELF,
28 May 2025
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Though home blood pressure monitors are effective, a healthcare provider can provide more accurate and conclusive results.—
Mark Gurarie,
Verywell Health,
27 May 2025
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To insinuate yourself into someone’s life, the biggest manipulators act like the most innocent victims.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
9 June 2025
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Loew was made the mark in a kind of confidence game, Schulberg recalls, with Thalberg and Mayer putting on a show of activity at the failing Louis B. Mayer Productions that nonetheless impressed the Hollywood innocent.—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
9 June 2025
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Attendees rode in support of and alongside community member Eva Zamora, who is a shining example of how to live your best life with Parkinson’s disease and takes cycle classes at EōS regularly, a news release stated.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Apr. 2025
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Her next shining moment comes when two young sisters enter the hospital.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
People.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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O’Sullivan went to his ace to open the regional with his freshman jitters behind him.—
Jackson Castellano,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 June 2025
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Building staff members have key cards to open the bins, which are emptied three times per week.—
Emma G. Fitzsimmons,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
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“Clear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clear. Accessed 15 Jun. 2025.
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