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 Natural Cycles has built six clearances on exactly that proxy, and Berglund Scherwitzl. — Geri Stengel, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026 His high volume of clearances, as well as underlining his defensive work rate, and low ball retention percentile above, speak to a player who can improve at helping to build attacks patiently. — Mark Carey, New York Times, 25 July 2026 Paramount says it's also received regulatory clearances from countries like Australia, China and Canada. — ABC News, 22 July 2026 But once again, Spain dug deep, getting clearances and clean tackles as the clock ticked down. — Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 14 July 2026 Paramount has touted additional regulatory clearances from several other countries, including China, Canada and Australia. — Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 13 July 2026 All the moves still require the whales to pass final health clearances from Canadian veterinarians. — Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 9 July 2026 Towering center back Dan Burn made six clearances alone after coming on as a 75th-minute substitute. — David Hickey, NBC news, 6 July 2026 Given how difficult the property is to access, the pool’s dimensions were limited by railroad clearances. — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 11 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clearances
  1. permissions
  2. authorizations
  3. consents
  4. permits
Noun
  • Retries, permissions, network reachability, and the absence of a stopping rule created a path that a shorter or better-contained run would never have found.
    — Ashish Bhatia, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Even the most intrusive apps ask for seemingly harmless permissions.
    — Alan Henry, PC Magazine, 31 July 2026
Definition of permissions
Noun
  • Inclusion on that list would prevent the machines from obtaining the wireless communication authorizations required to operate in the United States, effectively blocking their commercial sale nationwide.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 24 July 2026
  • Diplomas, certificates, apprenticeships, licenses, skills records, exam integrity proofs, work authorizations, and continuing education achievements should be able to attach over time.
    — Raj Ananthanpillai, Forbes.com, 23 July 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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