Synonyms of clear
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as in obvious 
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as in transparent
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as in certain
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as in sunny
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as in conclusive
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as in unobstructed
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as in innocent
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as in shining
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as in to rid
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as in to empty
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as in to open
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as in to clarify
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as in to free
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as in to smooth
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as in to acquit
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as in to approve
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as in to remove
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as in to inform
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as in to earn
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as in to pay
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as in to explain
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as in through
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as in obvious
not subject to misinterpretation or more than one interpretation
the meaning of her broad smile was clear to the whole class
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as in transparent
easily seen through
the clear glass walls of the aquarium's giant ocean tank
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as in certain
having or showing a mind free from doubt
I need to be absolutely clear about what you're saying
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as in sunny
not stormy or cloudy
novice pilots can only fly on clear days
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as in conclusive
serving to put an end to all debate or questioning
the evidence is clear: he's innocent
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as in unobstructed
allowing passage without obstruction
flooding was widespread, and only some roads are clear so far
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as in innocent
free from guilt or blame
slept with a clear conscience
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as in shining
giving off or reflecting much light
spermaceti candles were once highly prized for the clear flame that they produced
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as in to rid
to set (a person or thing) free of something that encumbers
cleared the woods of brush
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as in to open
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 to clarify
to remove usually visible impurities from
cleared the car windows
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as in to free
to set free from entanglement or difficulty
cleared himself of any involvement in the matter
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as in to smooth
to make passage through (something) possible by removing obstructions
plows promptly cleared the roads of snow
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as in to acquit
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 to approve
to give official acceptance of as satisfactory
the administration cleared the plan, and building should begin shortly
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as in to remove
to take away from a place or position
cleared the dishes from the table
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as in to inform
to give information to
please clear my mind about the new arrangement regarding reimbursement for traveling expenses
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as in to explain
to make plain or understandable
a simple explanation cleared the matter up
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Recent Examples of clear
Andrea Navarro, Vogue, 25 Feb. 2026
While the donors chose to remain anonymous, their message made clear the connection between the gift and Waffle House's origins in the city.
—Christopher Harris, CBS News, 25 Feb. 2026
Magi Helena, Dallas Morning News, 24 Feb. 2026
Guthrie’s family has also been cleared as suspects.
—Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 24 Feb. 2026
Simon Akam, New Yorker, 1 Dec. 2025
In his telling, this attack on limits is legible in a host of current phenomena, including mass immigration, free-market orthodoxy, the rise of AI, overseas labor exploitation, the clear-cutting of rainforests, and new ideas about gender.
—Tyler Austin Harper, The Atlantic, 11 Nov. 2025
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Adjective
For a publication known for chronicling beautiful interiors, the celebration made clear that Architectural Digest’s focus in Los Angeles right now extends beyond aesthetics and a high gloss surface.
—Andrea Navarro, Vogue, 25 Feb. 2026
While the donors chose to remain anonymous, their message made clear the connection between the gift and Waffle House's origins in the city.
—Christopher Harris, CBS News, 25 Feb. 2026
Verb
Something could briefly jam up the works near April’s end, but the obstacle should clear very quickly.
—Magi Helena, Dallas Morning News, 24 Feb. 2026
Guthrie’s family has also been cleared as suspects.
—Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 24 Feb. 2026
Adverb
Later, a pastor clear across the canton griped about another broadcast.
—Simon Akam, New Yorker, 1 Dec. 2025
In his telling, this attack on limits is legible in a host of current phenomena, including mass immigration, free-market orthodoxy, the rise of AI, overseas labor exploitation, the clear-cutting of rainforests, and new ideas about gender.
—Tyler Austin Harper, The Atlantic, 11 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clear
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The hoarding expert suggested that people may not be checking the most obvious spots in their homes for hidden fortunes.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
21 Feb. 2026
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As a performance artist and musician, Ono has always tried to expose the depth contained within the apparently obvious.—
Sadie Sartini Garner,
Pitchfork,
21 Feb. 2026
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Launched two years ago, the startup aims to provide long-term investors — sovereign wealth funds, large family offices, and institutional asset managers — a more transparent way to manage liquidity, adjust exposure, and redeploy capital without relying on one-off bilateral deals.—
Kelsey Warner,
semafor.com,
24 Feb. 2026
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In a market as digitalized and transparent as China, short-term growth tactics are either achieved at the expense of brand equity or quickly copied — and often overtaken — within three to six months.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
24 Feb. 2026
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There are still weeks to go in the trial, and its outcome is far from certain.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN Money,
22 Feb. 2026
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Investigators can use certain databases to look for a match with a suspect or that person's relatives.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
22 Feb. 2026
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When growing basil indoors on a sunny windowsill, give pots a quarter turn weekly to expose all sides to the sun and ensure seedlings won't be pale and spindly.—
Sheryl Geerts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Feb. 2026
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When March rolls around, spring finally comes into sight, bringing longer days, sunnier skies, and blossoming flowers.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
27 Feb. 2026
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Meta and other tech firms have argued there’s no conclusive evidence linking social media to addiction or mental health problems.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN Money,
22 Feb. 2026
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Although the pills were never sent to the state crime lab for conclusive testing, the defense seemed to suggest more should have been done to see if Sade's murder was really connected to those drugs.—
Lauren A. White,
CBS News,
22 Feb. 2026
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Since Kyoto City now imposes a 40-foot height restriction on new construction in the neighborhood, keeping the Yasaka Kaikan’s 100-foot height meant unparalleled—and forever unobstructed—guest room and rooftop views.—
Leandra Beabout,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Feb. 2026
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The property, listed with Jason Saks and Josh Altman of Douglas Elliman’s Altman Brothers Team, occupies roughly a third of an acre with 50 feet of unobstructed Pacific frontage.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
25 Feb. 2026
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Still, all these innocent inquiries have me even more on edge.—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
26 Feb. 2026
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But if some of the address was a game show, much of it was a bloody Grand Guignol theater of horror stories, almost all about immigrants preying on the helpless and the innocent.—
Tom Nichols,
The Atlantic,
25 Feb. 2026
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Eloise's shining moment comes in Quinn's To Sir Phillip, With Love, and follows her love story with Sir Phillip Crane—yes, that Phillip, who married his late brother's true love Marina Thompson.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
31 Jan. 2026
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Her world, fueled by her life, was the shining and irrefutable definition of integrity.—
Josh Peter,
USA Today,
20 Dec. 2025
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“Clear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clear. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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