Synonyms of clear
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as in obvious
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as in transparent
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as in certain
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as in sunny
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as in conclusive
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as in unobstructed
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as in innocent
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as in shining
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as in to rid
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as in to empty
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as in to open
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as in to clarify
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as in to free
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as in to smooth
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as in to acquit
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as in to approve
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as in to remove
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as in to inform
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as in to earn
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as in to pay
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as in through
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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 transparent
easily seen through
the clear glass walls of the aquarium's giant ocean tank
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as in certain
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 unobstructed
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 rid
to set (a person or thing) free of something that encumbers
cleared the woods of brush
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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 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
Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 17 June 2026
Book clubs as a friendship hub Book clubs are one of the clearest examples of how a hobby can anchor a real social life.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 17 June 2026
Danny E Freeman, CNN Money, 16 June 2026
In an update later Tuesday, Eastside Fire & Rescue said via a post on X that crews had cleared the scene while Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife officers remained in the area.
—Shafiq Najib, ABC News, 16 June 2026
Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 2 June 2026
Not all Democrats are steering clear of publicly backing candidates.
—Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 26 May 2026
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Kerrie Kelly, the founder of Kerrie Kelly Studio, recommends steering clear of upholstered furniture at yard sales, too.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 17 June 2026
Book clubs as a friendship hub Book clubs are one of the clearest examples of how a hobby can anchor a real social life.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 17 June 2026
Verb
The hospital was put into a lockdown, forcing employees to barricade themselves in rooms as law enforcement cleared each floor, Mayor John Carney said at a news conference.
—Danny E Freeman, CNN Money, 16 June 2026
In an update later Tuesday, Eastside Fire & Rescue said via a post on X that crews had cleared the scene while Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife officers remained in the area.
—Shafiq Najib, ABC News, 16 June 2026
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From there, a weekly check-in and clear-out ensures nothing slips through the cracks.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 2 June 2026
Not all Democrats are steering clear of publicly backing candidates.
—Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 26 May 2026
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Here, a crucial asymmetry becomes obvious.—
Anand Menon,
Time,
13 June 2026
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Move The Bird Bath or Bird Feeder This may seem obvious, but if your bird bath or bird feeder is close to the porch, your home is a good landing spot for birds to enjoy.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
13 June 2026
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One of the world's top centers for brain science is taking a huge gamble on a tiny, transparent fish.—
Jon Hamilton,
NPR,
16 June 2026
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Mark Mitchnick, a pediatrician who invented transparent zinc oxide, which is known under the brand Z-Cote, said bemotrizinol will give chemists a new tool to make sunscreens that people will want to wear.—
Michael Scaturro,
Miami Herald,
15 June 2026
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With confident goalkeeper Raúl Rangel in net, Mexico looks to shake off opening-match nerves and beat South Korea in Guadalajara.—
Eduard Cauich,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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So playing characters who were so ferocious and bold and confident and determined and all that helped me profoundly in my personal life.—
Brande Victorian,
HollywoodReporter,
18 June 2026
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Jo Malone London Nectarine Blossom & Honey Marc Jacobs Honey Eau de Parfum is described by the brand as a sunny, enticing floral built around orange blossom, with honeysuckle and peach nectars layered over honey, vanilla and smooth woods that dry down to a warm, golden base.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 June 2026
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Marc Jacobs describes its Honey Eau de Parfum as a sunny floral built around orange blossom, mingling with honeysuckle and peach nectars before settling into vanilla, honey and smooth woods at the base, according to the brand’s Amazon listing.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
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There’s no conclusive evidence of alien life or government cover-ups.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 June 2026
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However, a three-judge panel selected by the executive committee for a legal assessment of the findings found that the investigation was not conclusive enough.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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Not all pads are alike, but a footprint on the larger side involves five to ten acres of cleared, packed ground that serves as the hub for drilling equipment, which can include wellheads, pump jacks, tanks, wastewater storage pits, trailers, and flare stacks.—
Alex Heard,
Outside,
4 Mar. 2026
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What counts as a cleared sidewalk?—
Quinn Clark,
jsonline.com,
1 Dec. 2025
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Authorities say a suspect who was eight months pregnant crashed her car into a Sturbridge, Massachusetts hotel early Thursday morning and then started shooting, critically injuring an innocent bystander at the hotel before turning the gun on herself.—
Aaron Parseghian,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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The deaths of innocent Americans, and misleading the public on the rationale for their deaths, played a role in her departure.—
Gary Franks,
Hartford Courant,
17 June 2026
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Whatever political direction Democrats plan to take their party in two years at their National Convention to elect a presidential nominee, Denver offers a shining example of what a city looks like when governance goes right for many decades, led by heart and hard work.—
The Denver Post Editorial Board,
Denver Post,
5 May 2026
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So naturally in a state that treats basketball like a religion and the sport’s biggest stars like royalty, nobody casts a bigger shadow in this community now than the slender 6-foot-6, 196-pound, 19-year-old freshman who changed Final Four weekend with one brilliant shining moment Sunday afternoon.—
Michael Marot,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2026
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