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 remove
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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
Francesca Krempa, SELF, 7 Aug. 2025
The Lions won the test and clinched the series with a try from Hugo Keenan in the final seconds but the Wallabies were upset about a ruling from referee Andrea Piardi over a clear-out at a ruck immediately beforehand.
—Nick Mulvenney, Reuters, 29 July 2025
Iman Balagam, Vogue, 15 Sep. 2025
Establish clear handoff procedures and determine who is responsible for what tasks when someone is out.
—Johnny C. Taylor Jr, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025
Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 16 Sep. 2025
Without additional resources, the Department of Education will struggle to clear the PSLF buyback backlog timeline.
—Robert Farrington, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
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Plus, find the answers to all your burning clear whey protein powder questions (what even is a whey isolate, anyway?) below.
—Francesca Krempa, SELF, 7 Aug. 2025
The Lions won the test and clinched the series with a try from Hugo Keenan in the final seconds but the Wallabies were upset about a ruling from referee Andrea Piardi over a clear-out at a ruck immediately beforehand.
—Nick Mulvenney, Reuters, 29 July 2025
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To be clear, the best hair-growth shampoos are not miracle cures.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 15 Sep. 2025
Establish clear handoff procedures and determine who is responsible for what tasks when someone is out.
—Johnny C. Taylor Jr, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025
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Frazier kept tapping his own face, either to will himself on or simply to try to clear his limited vision.
—Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 16 Sep. 2025
Without additional resources, the Department of Education will struggle to clear the PSLF buyback backlog timeline.
—Robert Farrington, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
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And a soft implant can be the best option to avoid an obvious edge.—
Megan McIntyre,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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That’s because your liver won’t give you obvious clues that say there’s a MASH up going there.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Runge advises patients to ask how AI tools are being used in their care, choose providers who are transparent, and expect bedside empathy alongside cutting-edge diagnostics.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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In this way, cosmic dust behaves as a very efficient absorber of visible light, is only lightly absorbed by near-infrared light, and is practically perfectly transparent to mid-infrared (and longer) wavelengths of light.—
Ethan Siegel,
Big Think,
12 Sep. 2025
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According to color theory, certain shades work beautifully with burgundy.—
Jamie Wilson,
Glamour,
12 Sep. 2025
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Only certain oil and gas facilities, including natural gas pipelines, will still be mandated to report emissions of gases like methane, but can delay reporting those emissions until the year 2034.—
Ella Nilsen,
CNN Money,
12 Sep. 2025
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Maintenance To Prevent Brown Spots Again, maintaining a picture-perfect lawn can be laborious, especially in the sunny South, where the temperatures can fluctuate.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
15 Sep. 2025
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Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 84.—
Sarah Moore,
Freep.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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The findings were intriguing, but not conclusive.—
Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
11 Sep. 2025
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Trans athletes and their advocates, meanwhile, say there is a lack of consistent, conclusive research to support this claim and argue trans people deserve the right to compete with their peers.—
Dakin Andone,
CNN Money,
10 Sep. 2025
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For the best views and unobstructed photos, reserve a seat in an open-air car.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Sep. 2025
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Because eclipsed moons appear dimmer than normal, a clear, unobstructed view low to the horizon will be needed to catch the lunar show.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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Someone's mispronunciation, for example, might have more do with innocent ignorance as opposed to a mistake worth correcting.—
David Oliver,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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The new location will allow Wiggam Law to support clients outside of downtown Atlanta and directly in Gwinnett County, offering legal services including audit defense, tax litigation, penalty abatement, innocent spouse relief and IRS collections representation.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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The best shining example of something that was influenced by us is the British version of The Office.—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
12 Sep. 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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“Clear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clear. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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