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 remove
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as in to earn
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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
Jay R. Brooks, Mercury News, 14 Aug. 2025
The lion is decisive, bold, and clear-headed.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025
Kansas City Star, 29 Sep. 2025
The top of the mountain gives visitors 360-degree views of Lake Hodges, Poway, Carmel Valley and Solana Beach on clear days.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Sep. 2025
Samantha Subin, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2025
The Mets’ collapse (10-15 in September) cleared a path for the Reds to claim the NL’s third wild-card spot on the final day of the regular season.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 30 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
Filtering out the yeast to make the beer clear also strips the beer of a lot of its flavor, so most people seem to prefer the original hazy version.
—Jay R. Brooks, Mercury News, 14 Aug. 2025
The lion is decisive, bold, and clear-headed.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025
Verb
Meanwhile, things look clearer and brighter for the Chiefs with the return of Worthy, resetting to 2-2 after an 0-2 start and Rice set to rejoin the team after two more games.
—Kansas City Star, 29 Sep. 2025
The top of the mountain gives visitors 360-degree views of Lake Hodges, Poway, Carmel Valley and Solana Beach on clear days.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Sep. 2025
Adverb
Last month, the Federal Aviation Administration cleared Firefly to continue testing its Alpha rockets.
—Samantha Subin, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2025
The Mets’ collapse (10-15 in September) cleared a path for the Reds to claim the NL’s third wild-card spot on the final day of the regular season.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 30 Sep. 2025
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Black inks for the same printers tend to have less obvious smearing than the color ink, and many smear just enough to see a smudge, without harming readability.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
30 Sep. 2025
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But Trump’s arbitrary brand of interventionism comes with obvious dangers.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
29 Sep. 2025
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Plus, pioneering inserts like the Nemo window, a transparent area below the waterline where guests can watch marine life flicker past the hull.—
Tristan Rutherford,
Robb Report,
26 Sep. 2025
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As part of the agreement, Amazon will make its subscription and cancellation processes more transparent.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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Some states have laws that require safe storage of guns at all times or in certain circumstances, such as living with someone under age 16 or someone who isn’t legally allowed to own or possess a gun.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN Money,
26 Sep. 2025
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And faculty worry that teaching certain subject matter and texts might offend students and, if students complain, lead to administrative sanctions.—
Louis Menand,
New Yorker,
26 Sep. 2025
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All the lucky recipient will have to do is water it, set it near a sunny window, and enjoy the results.—
L. Daniela Alvarez,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Sep. 2025
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Mayer's set capped off a sunny weekend of live music as the second headliner, following rock band the Kings of Leon the night before.—
Audrey Gibbs,
Nashville Tennessean,
29 Sep. 2025
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The publication also noted that despite there being no conclusive evidence that Assata was directly to blame for the death of Foerster, New Jersey law stated that everyone involved was equally responsible for the murder.—
Chris Barilla,
PEOPLE,
26 Sep. 2025
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The maker of Tylenol, Kenvue, and organizations like the World Health Organization state there is no conclusive evidence for the claim.—
Beth Warren,
Nashville Tennessean,
25 Sep. 2025
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Sometimes, the purest grandeur is an unobstructed view of the sky.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
28 Sep. 2025
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The company recommends at least 7 by 7 feet of floor space, 7 feet of unobstructed wall space, and a ceiling height of at least 7'10''.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
23 Sep. 2025
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Starring Lucy Hale and Tyler Posey, the film puts a deadly twist on an innocent game.—
Keith Langston,
PEOPLE,
27 Sep. 2025
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After reviewing those court records, anyone with an ounce of humanity would come away furious at the criminal cover-up perpetrated against innocent young children by priests.—
Boston Herald editorial staff,
Boston Herald,
26 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 2 Oct. 2025.
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