Synonyms of clear
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as in obvious
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as in transparent
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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 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
Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
That means establishing clear guardrails, aligning incentives, and ensuring that both government and industry share responsibility for the risks and outcomes of deploying these systems.
—Robert F. Dees, Fortune, 15 Apr. 2026
Connor Riley, AJC.com, 13 Apr. 2026
Around 187 tankers carrying roughly 170 million barrels of crude are stranded inside the Gulf, which will take more than two weeks to clear at the current, post-ceasefire pace, and there are few signs of empty tankers entering the region to load fresh cargoes.
—Amena Bakr, semafor.com, 13 Apr. 2026
Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 21 Jan. 2026
King left Chamonix disappointed, and also clear-headed.
—Andy Wacker, Outside, 14 Dec. 2025
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Adjective
The vote put on clear display the powerful role ethnic groups play in controlling who takes the City Council’s most important seats.
—Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
That means establishing clear guardrails, aligning incentives, and ensuring that both government and industry share responsibility for the risks and outcomes of deploying these systems.
—Robert F. Dees, Fortune, 15 Apr. 2026
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He wasn’t fully cleared for contact and did not attempt a pass in Georgia’s spring game last year.
—Connor Riley, AJC.com, 13 Apr. 2026
Around 187 tankers carrying roughly 170 million barrels of crude are stranded inside the Gulf, which will take more than two weeks to clear at the current, post-ceasefire pace, and there are few signs of empty tankers entering the region to load fresh cargoes.
—Amena Bakr, semafor.com, 13 Apr. 2026
Adverb
Discussions with partners, spouses and close friends will be clear-headed and direct.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 21 Jan. 2026
King left Chamonix disappointed, and also clear-headed.
—Andy Wacker, Outside, 14 Dec. 2025
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Make kind choices and keep boundaries obvious.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Apr. 2026
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That said, the presence of companies concerned with defense, security, and sensitive radar systems among the apparent ultimate targets raises obvious red flags.—
Jessica Klein,
PC Magazine,
11 Apr. 2026
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Give families a challenge process that is transparent, time-bound and subject to appeal.—
Jacob Crainic,
Sun Sentinel,
14 Apr. 2026
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Brands need to establish clear and transparent data privacy practices that support a lawful basis for data collection and give customers full control over their data before it is used by AI.—
Jarrod Martin,
Fortune,
13 Apr. 2026
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That’s part of the lip-smacking quality of it all — the idea that certain movie characters deserve to have their limbs bitten off.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
11 Apr. 2026
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Due to an increase in passenger volume, parking availability may be at or near capacity at certain times throughout the day.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
11 Apr. 2026
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Featuring the show’s slogan over a sunny pop of color, this sturdy ceramic mug holds a generous 15 ounces of coffee, tea, or hot cocoa, and is your Immunity Idol against a dull routine.—
Brittany Anas,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Apr. 2026
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Hotel Cape Charles makes sunny days out on the sand a breeze.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
10 Apr. 2026
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To be clear, there is little credible scholarly evidence that EdTech, in general, improves learning outcomes, and no conclusive evidence that generative AI improves learning outcomes over traditional human teaching.—
Dr. Timothy Scott,
Hartford Courant,
31 Mar. 2026
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Key Takeaways Taking vitamin C supplements daily may slightly lower blood pressure, but results are not conclusive.—
Vanessa Caceres,
Verywell Health,
31 Mar. 2026
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Operion promises a 360-degree unobstructed surgical field, secure low-latency connectivity, and telesurgery capabilities.—
Abhishek Bhardwaj,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Apr. 2026
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Customers can also get a closer look at the espresso bar as baristas artfully whip up everything from a caramel macchiato to a cocoa cappuccino, with unobstructed views and new lighting above the pickup area.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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Critics of the system say its an invasion of privacy that creates a mass surveillance network and tracks innocent people during their daily travels.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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The 50-year-old coach said the interaction was completely innocent.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
9 Apr. 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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At a time of so much partisanship in Congress, especially related to health care, breakthrough legislation is a shining example of how commonsense policies that support patient care and innovation can achieve broad support.—
Josh Makower,
STAT,
16 Mar. 2026
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