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

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Recent Examples of clearances 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 Already, Paramount has received clearances from 65 foreign regulators, including Britain and the European Commission. — Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2026 Meanwhile, Paramount has touted other regulatory clearances from the European Union, as well as countries like China, Canada and Australia. — ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026 Additionally, all three shows are set to enter broadcast syndication in the fall, with clearances in about 85 percent of the country. — Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 3 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clearances
  1. permissions
  2. authorizations
  3. consents
  4. permits
Noun
  • Applications don’t grant their own permissions without independent sign-off.
    — Alex Salazar, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2026
  • RatHat relies heavily on tricking someone into installing a malicious Android app and approving powerful permissions.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of permissions
Noun
  • Some of his employees with work authorizations left the country due to fear over how they would be treated by federal officers.
    — Alex Harring, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2026
  • However, Wolfspeed said the transaction remains subject to substantial due diligence, government authorizations, final agreements, and other closing conditions.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of authorizations
Noun
  • For those with an eye on the future and a mindset of settlement and creating homes for others, planning and consents are in place for 400 new beachfront properties.
    — Nielsen Dinwoodie, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
  • This means cost-sharing for stormwater improvements will continue to be structured by the 83/17 split for decades to come – unless GLWA consents to renegotiating the deal.
    — Nicole Van Lier, The Conversation, 13 May 2026
Definition of consents
Noun
  • Licenses and permits, including a sales tax permit if products will be sold, also may be required.
    — Metro Creative Services, Boston Herald, 6 Apr. 2026
  • On Monday, the Overland Park City Council will look at special events permits for the farmers market to take place this spring and summer — including issuing a special events permit for the market’s new location, 7950 Marty Street, starting in early June.
    — Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 31 Jan. 2026
Definition of permits

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“Clearances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clearances. Accessed 13 Oct. 2026.

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