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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Hall explained that his family had made it onto their new land but still needed a few materials to get things working properly.

— Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2026
Redick explained why both Bronny James and Cameron Carr were assigned to the Coachella Valley Lakers.

— Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 7 Nov. 2026

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Indeed, this is perhaps best illustrated by the Alta Moda line of Dolce & Gabbana, which has featured intricate beading, delicate lace, sculptural drapery, complicated basketry, and lush floral appliqués.

— Alicja Zelazko, Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 Nov. 2026
Alphatart’s web novel first appeared in 2018, and the webtoon, illustrated by Sumpul, published its final chapter in January.

— Ophélie Surcouf, Variety, 3 Nov. 2026

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The cells demonstrated reversible fluorination and defluorination, the processes through which fluoride ions move into and out of electrode materials during charging and discharging.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026
And members of both parties were taking stock of the deep reach Democrats demonstrated Tuesday, with Senate, House and state legislative seats flipped in red strongholds that have not been up for grabs in a presidential race in years.

— Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026

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The brand’s name has already been simplified, shedding Ross’s hyphens and asterisk.

— Luke Leitch, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2026
As in former works, meanwhile, Hopper’s diner is streamlined, simplified, the world around it emptied to its essentials, adding to its dreamlike quality.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 Oct. 2026

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cleared (up)

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