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 to explain
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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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as in to explain
to make plain or understandable
a simple explanation cleared the matter up
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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
Natalie Eilbert, jsonline.com, 29 Aug. 2025
For tonight, clear skies and smoky conditions are expected.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Chloe Taylor,ganesh Rao, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2025
While that might sound harmless, a lot of that data was never cleared for commercial use.
—Don Markland, Forbes.com, 2 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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Westman doesn't fit neatly into alt-right or alt-left ideological movements, but trailing the incident are clear patterns and trends.
—Natalie Eilbert, jsonline.com, 29 Aug. 2025
For tonight, clear skies and smoky conditions are expected.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2025
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Such reviews have led to companies clearing the deck for new CEOs by slashing top and bottom line expectations, leaving stocks vulnerable to steep corrections.
—Chloe Taylor,ganesh Rao, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2025
While that might sound harmless, a lot of that data was never cleared for commercial use.
—Don Markland, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clear
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What’s less obvious is that the people and institutions providing those inputs - researchers, hospitals, startups or even individuals - rarely receive credit or compensation for their knowledge.—
Amy Guttman,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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Breakfast Some of the most obvious breakfast UPFs include sugary cereals and toaster pastries.—
Andrea Margolis , Peter Burke,
FOXNews.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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The finances of private companies may be less transparent and more difficult to interpret.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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Some critics and influencers will disclose that information to their followers, more are less transparent.—
Lyndsay C. Green,
Freep.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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This amount aligns with dietary guidelines and shouldn’t raise your risk of certain health conditions such as diabetes or heart disease.—
Lauren O'Connor,
Health,
1 Sep. 2025
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In the season two episode with Chef José Andrés, the Duchess of Sussex confesses that Prince Harry isn't a fan of a certain type of seafood.—
Meredith Kile,
People.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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Chicago, Detroit and New York will be sunny with highs in the low to mid-70s.—
John Bacon,
USA Today,
29 Aug. 2025
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Otherwise, rain will taper off this morning, with partly sunny skies this afternoon.—
Sarah Moore,
Freep.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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The coincidence is intriguing, however, not conclusive.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Aug. 2025
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Without a conclusive explanation, solutions are hard to come by.—
Hannah Jocelyn,
New Yorker,
12 Aug. 2025
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The 259 rooms and suites will boast unobstructed views of the gulf and the city skyline, the two-floor spa will mix ancient healing practices with cutting-edge wellness technologies, and guests will have a choice of the 10 restaurants and bars on offer.—
Jennifer Kester,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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See the Last Frontier through an unobstructed view with Alaska Railroad’s GoldStar Service, the line’s premium class, which offers windows that round their way up to the ceiling.—
Nicole Edenedo,
AFAR Media,
26 Aug. 2025
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But on June 26 his bold voice fell forever silent when a tragic fire in the Austin neighborhood took three innocent lives, his among them.—
Steve Sewall,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Aug. 2025
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How did an innocent 20-year-old American kid in a foreign country, without any family around her or any language, end up wrongfully convicted and spending four years in prison?—
Maer Roshan,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Aug. 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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Her next shining moment comes when two young sisters enter the hospital.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
People.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Clear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clear. Accessed 5 Sep. 2025.
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