clearances

noun

plural of clearance
as in permissions
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Recent Examples of clearances 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 The 34-year-old, 6ft 7in Burn made six headed clearances, the most of anyone in the game despite only coming on after 75 of the 90 minutes, summing up the character England is showing at this World Cup. — George Edwards, New York Times, 11 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 The traditional image of goalkeepers launching long clearances has disappeared, replaced by players who initiate attacks from the back. — Clemente Lisi, Forbes.com, 30 June 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
  • The Rangers have made no such permissions for Palmeiro, despite a resume that is the color of 1,000 rainbows, including pitch black.
    — Mac Engel July 24, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 July 2026
  • An agent gains the ability to reach a system, but every request still passes through that system’s existing permissions and leaves its existing audit trail.
    — Derek Williams, Forbes.com, 23 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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