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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
As is often the case, though, most of the clearances have come without an arrest.
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Sam Charles, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
Late last year, Davis scrambled to get music clearances from the artists featured in the film in time for the film to premiere at Sundance.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 26 Jan. 2026
The effort involves measuring clearances along tracks to ensure the 600-ton steam locomotive can safely navigate bridges, tunnels, and tight spaces.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 26 Jan. 2026
Many of Syspoint's clients are government contractors with higher types of clearances.
—Rick Ritter, CBS News, 20 Jan. 2026
Back-foot measures blocks and clearances, while front-foot notes how often a player goes hunting for defensive actions.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2026
Due to the lack of guild clearances, tickets could not be sold for the Stranger Things series finale.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 31 Dec. 2025
After securing regulatory clearances here and in Washington state, SAFE Credit Union’s leaders still have to convince their members that the merger is a good deal, and win their approval in an election.
—Sacbee.com, 30 Dec. 2025
The mission has since been postponed to 2026 as the team awaits additional government clearances and braces for the start of cyclone season.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 17 Nov. 2025
Sam Charles, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
Late last year, Davis scrambled to get music clearances from the artists featured in the film in time for the film to premiere at Sundance.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 26 Jan. 2026
The effort involves measuring clearances along tracks to ensure the 600-ton steam locomotive can safely navigate bridges, tunnels, and tight spaces.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 26 Jan. 2026
Many of Syspoint's clients are government contractors with higher types of clearances.
—Rick Ritter, CBS News, 20 Jan. 2026
Back-foot measures blocks and clearances, while front-foot notes how often a player goes hunting for defensive actions.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2026
Due to the lack of guild clearances, tickets could not be sold for the Stranger Things series finale.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 31 Dec. 2025
After securing regulatory clearances here and in Washington state, SAFE Credit Union’s leaders still have to convince their members that the merger is a good deal, and win their approval in an election.
—Sacbee.com, 30 Dec. 2025
The mission has since been postponed to 2026 as the team awaits additional government clearances and braces for the start of cyclone season.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 17 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clearances
Noun
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These permissions can be abused to hijack sessions.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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This happens because apps abuse permissions and then share or sell your information liberally.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services' six-year pilot is using private companies with AI tools to process prior authorizations for and reduce spending on over a dozen treatments under traditional Medicare.—
Jillian Taylor,
StateImpact,
16 Jan. 2026
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Spanberger also wants to limit health insurers’ ability to require prior authorizations for medicines or treatments for people with long-term conditions.—
Judge Glock,
Washington Post,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Failure to provide additional information or consents will be grounds for disqualification, unless prohibited under applicable law.—
Time,
Time,
29 Sep. 2025
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Before allowing the use of advertising pixels, cookies or other tracking tools, businesses should investigate what those technologies collect, how that data will be used and what disclosures or consents are required.—
Jodi Daniels,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Clearances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clearances. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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