CLEARED (UP) Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words

cleared (up)

verb

past tense of clear (up)

as in explained

to make plain or understandable a simple explanation cleared the matter up

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But in a conversation with The Athletic, Bass explained that missing the entire 2025 season and undergoing sports hernia surgery taught him to value the entire NFL kicking experience, even the misses that come with such a high-pressure job.

— Tim Graham, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026
However, Lai explained that the launcher could, in theory, deliver explosive payloads designed to detonate near a target.

— Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of explained

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However, the department has not clarified the scope, and has not confirmed whether legitimate PSLF credit has been rescinded for some borrowers and, if so, whether it will be restored.

— Adam S. Minsky, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Elci clarified that was a nod to his father’s work ethic, not a disregard for his passing.

— Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of clarified

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The congressman’s hour-and-a-half drive to Sedalia illustrated the distance of the sweeping 5th Congressional District, which stretches east from Troost Avenue to rural mid-Missouri.

— Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 21 Aug. 2026
Again, the psychiatrist said Clancy’s reaction illustrated an understanding her actions were wrong.

— Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of illustrated

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Increased regular season importance Arguably the biggest criticism of the current 18-team format is that there was too little reward for teams who demonstrated regular season excellence.

— Ian Nicholas Quillen, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Three arms, one vessel ORNL recently demonstrated the technology by printing a nuclear-relevant pressure vessel measuring roughly three feet by five feet.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of demonstrated

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Entrepreneurs and families now prioritize reclaiming precious hours, using private flights for efficient multi-stop trips or simplified personal travel.

— Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026
What are the ingredients and steps involved, and can any of those be simplified or reconsidered with home cooks in mind?

— Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Aug. 2026

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