Synonyms of clearances

clearances

noun

plural of clearance

as in permissions

the approval by someone in authority for the doing of something

we'll need official clearance before publishing this editorial

Synonyms & Similar Words

• permissions
• authorizations
• consents
• permits
• allowances
• sanctions
• warrants
• licenses
• signatures
• green lights
• leaves
• seals
• certifications
• tolerances
• grants
• sufferances
• accreditations
• concurrences
• agreements
• stamps
• liberties
• passes
• patents
• concessions
• acceptances
• imprimaturs
• acquiescences
• tolerations
• assents
• OKs
• accords

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• prohibitions
• denials
• refusals
• revocations
• proscriptions
• rejections
• injunctions
• interdictions
• taboos
• exclusions
• vetoes
• suppressions
• repressions
• discouragements
• embargoes
• bans
• deterrences

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of clearances

Expanding farming, timber, and mining activities are driving the clearances in the basin, which is home to the world’s second-largest tropical rainforest, the Forest Declaration Assessment group said. — Ruben Nyanguila, semafor.com, 16 Oct. 2026

Rights ownership, missing materials and music clearances remain significant obstacles, with negotiations sometimes stretching over years. — Lise Pedersen, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026

Contributing factors also include land clearances using fire in the Indonesian part of Borneo and regions of Sumatra island, as well as water shortages that have hampered Indonesian firefighters, who have received assistance from Japan. — ABC News, 13 Oct. 2026

And for artists who want to create without the backing of a formal organization or an official commission, navigating the seemingly endless hurdles of city permits and clearances is difficult. — Tania Azhang, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2026

The letter alleges that the song was used without proper clearances and claims violation of federal copyright law. — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 29 Sep. 2026

Orlando’s defense was anchored by Cori Dyke with nine clearances and seven saves from Cosette Morché. — Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Sep. 2026

Birmingham had mustered two goal-line clearances by the 17-minute mark. — Katie Whyatt, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026

Well, the Department of Human Services, Pennsylvania State Police, and the FBI issue three clearances. — Megan Shinn, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026