Synonyms of clear
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as in transparent
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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 free
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as in to remove
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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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Recent Examples of clear
Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025
Plus, find the answers to all your burning clear whey protein powder questions (what even is a whey isolate, anyway?) below.
—Francesca Krempa, SELF, 7 Aug. 2025
John Semley, The Atlantic, 22 Sep. 2025
The countries, which were chosen for their production levels, availability of data and presence of clear climate targets, account for more than 80 percent of fossil fuel output.
—ArsTechnica, 22 Sep. 2025
Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 16 Sep. 2025
Without additional resources, the Department of Education will struggle to clear the PSLF buyback backlog timeline.
—Robert Farrington, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
The lion is decisive, bold, and clear-headed.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025
Plus, find the answers to all your burning clear whey protein powder questions (what even is a whey isolate, anyway?) below.
—Francesca Krempa, SELF, 7 Aug. 2025
Verb
The allure—for artists and their clients alike—is clear enough, even if the new approach carries certain hazards.
—John Semley, The Atlantic, 22 Sep. 2025
The countries, which were chosen for their production levels, availability of data and presence of clear climate targets, account for more than 80 percent of fossil fuel output.
—ArsTechnica, 22 Sep. 2025
Adverb
Frazier kept tapping his own face, either to will himself on or simply to try to clear his limited vision.
—Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 16 Sep. 2025
Without additional resources, the Department of Education will struggle to clear the PSLF buyback backlog timeline.
—Robert Farrington, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
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Even as the calendar flipped to September and the clinch appeared obvious, the idea of October was sidestepped.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
22 Sep. 2025
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That equality, and the diminishment of obvious markers—peculiar clothes, a strange language, obscure traditions—could be disturbing, and not just to conservative rabbis who saw their authority fading.—
Ian Buruma,
New Yorker,
22 Sep. 2025
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After the loss of her grandmother, cleaner Flora connects deeply with a teacher who, little by little, is becoming transparent.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
19 Sep. 2025
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Each of these tasks works on its own basis, and tools inside of the platform keep everything transparent.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Unlike conventional nylon, these fibers are biodegradable under certain conditions, yet remain durable, silky-soft.—
Dianne Plummer,
Forbes.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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Part of a software update, advertisements will appear on certain refrigerator cover screens when the Family Hub fridge is idle.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
19 Sep. 2025
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Warm, sunny days accompanied by cool nights make for prime conditions.—
Elissa Robinson,
Freep.com,
22 Sep. 2025
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Kosiba says wind and heavy rain can cut a fall foliage season short, while the idyllic combination of warm, sunny days and cool nights can significantly prolong it.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
22 Sep. 2025
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The team can't yet say anything conclusive yet about the Neptunian desert, its neighboring regions, or planetary evolution in general.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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The center said over the summer that the law enforcement investigation into the abandonment stalled, and a review of surveillance cameras turned up nothing conclusive.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Sep. 2025
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Taiwan has no shortage of rice fields, but this place is unique in that the views here are unobstructed.—
Rachel Chang,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Sep. 2025
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Thanks to an unobstructed Qi2 charging platform, the Ultra-Rise Qi2 3-in-1can hold an iPhone in both portrait and landscape orientations.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Abby is portrayed as a naive and innocent receptionist, but is edgy.—
Lisa Stardust,
PEOPLE,
19 Sep. 2025
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However, last week, the Civilian Complaint Review Board voted to overrule the investigator who found Alongi and Cianfrocco innocent, finding the pair of officers in violation of using excessive force and abusing their authority.—
Mason Leath,
ABC News,
19 Sep. 2025
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The best shining example of something that was influenced by us is the British version of The Office.—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
12 Sep. 2025
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Attendees rode in support of and alongside community member Eva Zamora, who is a shining example of how to live your best life with Parkinson’s disease and takes cycle classes at EōS regularly, a news release stated.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Apr. 2025
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“Clear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clear. Accessed 23 Sep. 2025.
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