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
Notably from a distribution standpoint, Double Vision’s sister production services business will assist with everything from music clearances – something that plagues many microdrama makers – and format bibles to localization services and local productions in key markets.
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Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 22 Feb. 2026
Also consider corner clearances and make sure door and drawer hardware will clear the items perpendicular to them.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 19 Feb. 2026
That definition more-or-less correlates with what Opta considers ‘headed clearances’.
—Michael Cox, New York Times, 11 Feb. 2026
As is often the case, though, most of the clearances have come without an arrest.
—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
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
Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 22 Feb. 2026
Also consider corner clearances and make sure door and drawer hardware will clear the items perpendicular to them.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 19 Feb. 2026
That definition more-or-less correlates with what Opta considers ‘headed clearances’.
—Michael Cox, New York Times, 11 Feb. 2026
As is often the case, though, most of the clearances have come without an arrest.
—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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clearances
Noun
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Remove permissions that do not make sense.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
23 Feb. 2026
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Developers are required to obtain certain permissions from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality before construction on the project can begin.—
Nick Wooten,
Dallas Morning News,
16 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Allowances function as authorizations to emit a limited amount of greenhouse gases in the state.—
Chaewon Chung,
Sacbee.com,
26 Feb. 2026
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Prior authorizations are faster, digitized, and more transparent.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
26 Feb. 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,
10 Feb. 2026
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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
Noun
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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
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“Clearances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clearances. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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