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 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
Meg Anderson, NPR, 4 Mar. 2026
But when billions of dollars in additional taxes are at stake, New Yorkers deserve a clear explanation of how close the city is to constitutional limits and how those calculations are made.
—Martha E. Stark, New York Daily News, 4 Mar. 2026
The Npr Network, NPR, 3 Mar. 2026
What should have been a short drive was stymied by the Red Crescent having to coordinate its route with Israeli authorities to clear the route with military units.
—Alexander Durie, Time, 3 Mar. 2026
Andy Wacker, Outside, 14 Dec. 2025
Later, a pastor clear across the canton griped about another broadcast.
—Simon Akam, New Yorker, 1 Dec. 2025
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What's more clear is the administration's use of administrative subpoenas, sent to tech companies like Google or Meta, demanding personal information to unmask anonymous accounts.
—Meg Anderson, NPR, 4 Mar. 2026
But when billions of dollars in additional taxes are at stake, New Yorkers deserve a clear explanation of how close the city is to constitutional limits and how those calculations are made.
—Martha E. Stark, New York Daily News, 4 Mar. 2026
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Cooper's decision to run cleared the Democratic primary field of other prominent candidates.
—The Npr Network, NPR, 3 Mar. 2026
What should have been a short drive was stymied by the Red Crescent having to coordinate its route with Israeli authorities to clear the route with military units.
—Alexander Durie, Time, 3 Mar. 2026
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King left Chamonix disappointed, and also clear-headed.
—Andy Wacker, Outside, 14 Dec. 2025
Later, a pastor clear across the canton griped about another broadcast.
—Simon Akam, New Yorker, 1 Dec. 2025
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While many people might use hair extensions without obvious problems, irritation is relatively common.—
Leah Asmelash,
CNN Money,
28 Feb. 2026
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White checked all of those boxes and cemented himself as an obvious choice with a network of current donors, high-ranking business partners in Charlotte, as well as potential donors that Gaber hopes to convert.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Feb. 2026
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Seri’s priorities are government accountability and efficiency, public safety, infrastructure and transparent elections.—
Rachel Royster
Updated March 3,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Mar. 2026
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Available in solid, semi-solid, and semi-transparent finishes, Acorn is a part of Cabot's extensive Exterior Wood Stain and Sealer line.—
Kylie Petty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Mar. 2026
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Greece temporarily suspended asylum claims from migrants arriving via the Libya route for three months, scrapped certain amnesty provisions and introduced mandatory imprisonment for asylum seekers whose claims are rejected.—
LEFTERIS PITARAKIS,
Arkansas Online,
1 Mar. 2026
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Historically, their focus has largely revolved around local fixes aimed at requiring companies to sell off certain cable/TV assets in certain territories where there’s not much competition.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Feb. 2026
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When growing basil indoors on a sunny windowsill, give pots a quarter turn weekly to expose all sides to the sun and ensure seedlings won't be pale and spindly.—
Sheryl Geerts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Feb. 2026
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When March rolls around, spring finally comes into sight, bringing longer days, sunnier skies, and blossoming flowers.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
27 Feb. 2026
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Meta and other tech firms have long argued publicly that there is no conclusive evidence linking social media to addiction or other mental health challenges.—
CNN,
Mercury News,
24 Feb. 2026
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In the state's response to the allegations, Florida argued that Trotter's claims are speculative because the records aren't conclusive.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
24 Feb. 2026
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Outside, a 60-foot pool, cabana, and 135-foot yacht-ready dock overlook unobstructed bay views.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
3 Mar. 2026
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Viewers will need a clear, unobstructed view of the western horizon to see the event, which may be impacted by cloudy skies.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Mar. 2026
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Heppner pleaded innocent and was released on $25-million bail.—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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How many soldiers, Marines, sailors, airmen and innocent bystanders must die or be horribly wounded to satisfy our hubris?—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2026
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Eloise's shining moment comes in Quinn's To Sir Phillip, With Love, and follows her love story with Sir Phillip Crane—yes, that Phillip, who married his late brother's true love Marina Thompson.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
31 Jan. 2026
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Her world, fueled by her life, was the shining and irrefutable definition of integrity.—
Josh Peter,
USA Today,
20 Dec. 2025
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“Clear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clear. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.
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