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
The producers, benefiting from their relationship with Mason, locked up clearances just in time for the 32-day shoot.
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Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 30 Dec. 2024
High-value items like appliances or electronics often experience significant discounts during events like Black Friday or end-of-season clearances.
—True Tamplin, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Although the initial operating segment will only run 171 miles from Merced to Bakersfield, environmental clearances have been obtained for 463 miles of the 494-mile Phase 1 route, completing the stretch between San Francisco and Los Angeles.
—Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
The dit dit dit of signal interference can cause pilots to need controllers to repeat instructions, and in a crowded airport with tight clearances, any confusion can cause delays or worse.
—Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
Investigators have been on standby to process the clearances.
—Sareen Habeshian, Axios, 3 Dec. 2024
But a mash-up album is different, with more legal obstacles involving rights clearances, even when both artists are on board.
—Jason Lipshutz, Billboard, 20 Nov. 2024
The company continues to focus on obtaining FDA clearances for its robotic products and exploring market opportunities for its active cutting robotic system.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Movano continues to focus on the development and commercialization of its Evie Ring and other healthcare solutions, with ongoing efforts to obtain FDA clearances for its medical device, EvieMED.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 30 Dec. 2024
High-value items like appliances or electronics often experience significant discounts during events like Black Friday or end-of-season clearances.
—True Tamplin, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Although the initial operating segment will only run 171 miles from Merced to Bakersfield, environmental clearances have been obtained for 463 miles of the 494-mile Phase 1 route, completing the stretch between San Francisco and Los Angeles.
—Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
The dit dit dit of signal interference can cause pilots to need controllers to repeat instructions, and in a crowded airport with tight clearances, any confusion can cause delays or worse.
—Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
Investigators have been on standby to process the clearances.
—Sareen Habeshian, Axios, 3 Dec. 2024
But a mash-up album is different, with more legal obstacles involving rights clearances, even when both artists are on board.
—Jason Lipshutz, Billboard, 20 Nov. 2024
The company continues to focus on obtaining FDA clearances for its robotic products and exploring market opportunities for its active cutting robotic system.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Movano continues to focus on the development and commercialization of its Evie Ring and other healthcare solutions, with ongoing efforts to obtain FDA clearances for its medical device, EvieMED.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clearances
Noun
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Second, keep an eye on app permissions on your phone, a regular check is good housekeeping.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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However, some filmmakers may choose to acquire life rights from the subject or their estate, to gain explicit permissions and a higher degree of legal protection over the use of their life story, name, likeness, and materials in a project.—
Legal Entertainment,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The government's current position is that existing DACA grants and work authorizations remain in effect unless expired or individually terminated.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
Newsweek,
13 Mar. 2025
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Conduct an assessment of employee authorizations.—
David Culbertson,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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“Clearances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clearances. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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