as in permission
the approval by someone in authority for the doing of something
we'll need official clearance before publishing this editorial
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Recent Examples of clearance
Built inside the shell of the former headquarters and manufacturing facility for Catalina Yachts, the new 180,000-square-foot Cinespace campus boasts six 18,000-square-foot soundstages with 30-foot clearances, along with 72,000 square feet of production offices and support space.
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Todd Longwell, Variety, 4 Mar. 2026
For sizing, going custom can also maximize angles, accommodate historic walls, or work with low- or high-clearance ceilings.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Mar. 2026
Paramount has offered a $7 billion breakup fee if the deal doesn't gain regulatory clearance.
—Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 3 Mar. 2026
Visitors without the correct clearance will ride a shuttle bus from the Press Box side of the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium.
—Chevall Pryce, Baltimore Sun, 1 Mar. 2026
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Todd Longwell, Variety, 4 Mar. 2026
For sizing, going custom can also maximize angles, accommodate historic walls, or work with low- or high-clearance ceilings.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Mar. 2026
Paramount has offered a $7 billion breakup fee if the deal doesn't gain regulatory clearance.
—Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 3 Mar. 2026
Visitors without the correct clearance will ride a shuttle bus from the Press Box side of the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium.
—Chevall Pryce, Baltimore Sun, 1 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clearance
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During that period, food manufacturers asked the FDA’s permission to introduce a new substance only 10 times, according to the analysis.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
3 Mar. 2026
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Exceptions were carved out for students with health needs, emergencies or teacher permission for educational reasons.—
Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Mar. 2026
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The mayor cautioned that military action taken without congressional authorization sets a dangerous precedent and urged efforts to restore stability through diplomacy rather than further violence.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
1 Mar. 2026
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If the attacks are not concluded in 60 days, the administration will have to go back to Congress and say the operation is complete, or work with Congress for an authorization to use force or a formal declaration of war.—
Javed Ali,
Fortune,
1 Mar. 2026
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This would allow social media companies to collect children’s data without parental consent—but solely for age verification purposes.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
2 Mar. 2026
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Lawmakers are aiming to block further military action without authorization under the 1973 War Powers Resolution, which Congress passed in response to the Vietnam War as a check on the president's power to enter armed conflict without consent from the legislative branch.—
Kaia Hubbard,
CBS News,
1 Mar. 2026
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The granting of cert requires at least four justices voting in its favor.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
2 Mar. 2026
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Among these benefits was the granting of an American Express Centurion cards to him and his wife.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Clearance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clearance. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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