as in clear
allowing passage without obstruction
for safety reasons, there must be a cleared staircase at all times
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as in opened
to rid the surface of (as an area) from things in the way
the early settlers worked hard to clear the land for crops
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as in rid
to set (a person or thing) free of something that encumbers
cleared the woods of brush
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as in paid
to give what is owed for
finally cleared the last debt
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as in filtered
to remove usually visible impurities from
cleared the car windows
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as in freed
to set free from entanglement or difficulty
cleared himself of any involvement in the matter
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as in smoothed
to make passage through (something) possible by removing obstructions
plows promptly cleared the roads of snow
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as in acquitted
to free from a charge of wrongdoing
she had once been accused of embezzlement, but an investigation by the bank cleared her
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as in approved
to give official acceptance of as satisfactory
the administration cleared the plan, and building should begin shortly
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as in removed
to take away from a place or position
cleared the dishes from the table
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as in informed
to give information to
please clear my mind about the new arrangement regarding reimbursement for traveling expenses
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as in earned
to receive after charges and deductions have been made
cleared enough from that stock transaction to be able to afford a new luxury automobile
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Recent Examples of cleared
Alex Heard, Outside, 4 Mar. 2026
What counts as a cleared sidewalk?
—Quinn Clark, jsonline.com, 1 Dec. 2025
Josh Sisco, Bloomberg, 9 Mar. 2026
Video posted to social media by Krista Tatschl of KMBC-TV showed passengers returning to the terminal from the tarmac after the incident was cleared.
—James Powel, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026
While those bills cleared the Senate they have not been heard in the House and likely won’t be, Perez said.
—Jeffrey Schweers, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2026
The offensive line won’t be complete until Goosby is fully cleared from his offseason injury.
—Thomas Jones, Austin American Statesman, 8 Mar. 2026
He was medically cleared at a hospital and booked into the Sacramento County Main Jail on felony and misdemeanor charges, including felony evasion of a police officer while driving in a reckless manner.
—Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 8 Mar. 2026
After point guard Xavier Barnett hit two free throws with under two minutes left, the Knights led by 21 points and both coaches cleared their bench.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 8 Mar. 2026
The bill has cleared its first committee but still needs approval from the full House and Senate.
—Jasmine Arenas, CBS News, 28 Feb. 2026
Fill In The Hole Once cleared, fill the stump hole and any low areas with good-quality topsoil and organic matter, making sure to fill it well since the soil may settle over time.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2026
Adjective
Not all pads are alike, but a footprint on the larger side involves five to ten acres of cleared, packed ground that serves as the hub for drilling equipment, which can include wellheads, pump jacks, tanks, wastewater storage pits, trailers, and flare stacks.
—Alex Heard, Outside, 4 Mar. 2026
What counts as a cleared sidewalk?
—Quinn Clark, jsonline.com, 1 Dec. 2025
Verb
Live Nation has faced years of antitrust scrutiny over its 2010 acquisition of Ticketmaster, which was cleared by the Obama administration and later contested as inadequate by rivals, lawmakers and fans.
—Josh Sisco, Bloomberg, 9 Mar. 2026
Video posted to social media by Krista Tatschl of KMBC-TV showed passengers returning to the terminal from the tarmac after the incident was cleared.
—James Powel, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026
While those bills cleared the Senate they have not been heard in the House and likely won’t be, Perez said.
—Jeffrey Schweers, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2026
The offensive line won’t be complete until Goosby is fully cleared from his offseason injury.
—Thomas Jones, Austin American Statesman, 8 Mar. 2026
He was medically cleared at a hospital and booked into the Sacramento County Main Jail on felony and misdemeanor charges, including felony evasion of a police officer while driving in a reckless manner.
—Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 8 Mar. 2026
After point guard Xavier Barnett hit two free throws with under two minutes left, the Knights led by 21 points and both coaches cleared their bench.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 8 Mar. 2026
The bill has cleared its first committee but still needs approval from the full House and Senate.
—Jasmine Arenas, CBS News, 28 Feb. 2026
Fill In The Hole Once cleared, fill the stump hole and any low areas with good-quality topsoil and organic matter, making sure to fill it well since the soil may settle over time.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cleared
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Take a long walk without earbuds and clear a corner for reflection today, because insight blooms when your mind feels unhurried and private.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Mar. 2026
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Vantor’s images, taken on March 11, provide a clear view of the damage.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Mar. 2026
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Impala Platinum has opened formal talks with Zimbabwe’s central bank and lined up meetings with both the South African and Zimbabwean governments to press for clarity on Harare’s export-earnings policy, its CEO told Semafor, escalating a commercial cash-flow dispute into bilateral negotiations.—
Tiisetso Motsoeneng,
semafor.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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The 28-year-old California native faces growing as Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner have opened a commanding gap atop the tennis world.—
Douglas Robson,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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The annuity is paid out as one immediate payment followed by 29 annual payments, according to the Mega Millions website.—
Tanya Wildt,
Freep.com,
7 Mar. 2026
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Department leaders placed the officer involved on paid administrative leave while the shooting is investigated, per department policy.—
Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
6 Mar. 2026
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Williams also had access to the victim's secondary residence, and when officers got there, police said jewelry boxes were emptied and rummaged through and other items were missing.—
Madeline Bartos,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Normally jammed with oil tankers and cargo ships, it has been nearly emptied by Iran's threat to attack vessels, sending oil and gas prices surging.—
Freddie Clayton,
NBC news,
5 Mar. 2026
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Its crystal-clear, nutrient-dense water, filtered through chalk and fed by numerous springs, creates a perfect aquatic ecosystem and the setting for a picture-book private house by the riverbank.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 Mar. 2026
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The emotion here, teetering between overwrought and genuinely moving, comes filtered through jangling guitar, heavy reverb, and vocoder.—
E.R. Pulgar,
Pitchfork,
10 Mar. 2026
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Freedom will also be tested by whether the Yemeni people, who were hijacked by the Houthis, are freed from the shackles of that Iranian proxy.—
Felice Friedson,
New York Daily News,
10 Mar. 2026
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After the slaves were freed and cotton was no longer king, a different sort of richness was pulled from the ground in Walker County.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
8 Mar. 2026
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Rocky denied all wrongdoing and jumped into a courtroom gallery to hug Rihanna when he was acquitted in February 2025.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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Donaldson was acquitted of intimidation, strangulation and a misdemeanor interference with the reporting of the crime.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2026
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California voters approved a similar measure last fall as a counterpoint to Republicans' unusual mid-cycle redistricting that began in Texas.—
MEG KINNARD THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
6 Mar. 2026
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Milwaukee Public Schools Superintendent Brenda Cassellius plans to cut about 263 jobs from the school district for the next school year, if her proposal is approved by the Milwaukee School Board at a special meeting March 9.—
Rory Linnane,
jsonline.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Cleared.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cleared. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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