Definition of clearingnext

clearing

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verb

present participle of clear
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as in opening
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 emptying
to remove the contents of cleared a drawer so there would be a place to store his clothes

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as in earning
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 clearing
Noun
Citi's research supports that view, describing decentralized finance's reliance on an atomic clearing process, meaning delivery and payment happen simultaneously, as a change that cuts counterparty and settlement risk. Malana Vantyler, jsonline.com, 11 Aug. 2026 Spotty showers across the region are expected to give way to clearing skies, allowing heat and humidity to build, the weather service said. Kansas City Star, 10 Aug. 2026
Verb
Crews are clearing trees and any other debris at the schools. Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2026 The derby operates as a nonprofit, and Paulsen stresses that it's all volunteer run – from clearing the brush before the event, to cleaning up the trash after. Deena Prichep, NPR, 18 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for clearing
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clearing
Noun
  • Ocalan and other key PKK figures are excluded from the pardon.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The president has also drawn scrutiny for issuing pardons to people who have publicly supported him or have business ties to him, but his pardon power is separate from the DOJ.
    Alison Durkee, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The rural field was used as a cemetery for around four generations in the 17th century, with a total of 101 graves from this era discovered at the site, according to Poliński.
    Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Corey Seager hit an opposite-field homer in the third inning as four Texas pitchers combined for a one-hitter.
    CBS News, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Brighton face Norwegian outfit Tromso in the play-off round over two legs either side of Sunday’s opening Premier League fixture at home to Aston Villa.
    Andy Naylor, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
  • And since management changed a decade ago, Ortega, 59, said pungent smells on days the plant operates have prevented him from going outside or opening the windows.
    Finnegan Belleau, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026
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  • The fatal crash has led city leaders and animal rights activists to take a new look at ridding New York of carriage horses.
    Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Cocaine trafficking is not a victimless crime, and the FBI and our partners will use every tool at our disposal to keep ridding our communities of these deadly narcotics.
    Madeline Bartos, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Powered by a digitally savvy younger consumer base, Saudi Arabia’s beauty market is changing rapidly — and retailers and brands alike are paying close attention.
    Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Denver is also paying paralegals at the law firm $375 an hour.
    Brian Maass, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • That’s huge for us in terms of being professional, emptying the tank, but also recovering.
    Christian Babcock, Mercury News, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The workers are in the district’s landscape maintenance, conservation and experiential programming, fleet and facilities departments — clearing roads, mowing lawns, cleaning buildings, maintaining trails and emptying trash cans.
    A.D. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 17 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Mussels provide ecological benefits to streams, lakes and rivers by filtering bacteria, algae and other microorganisms, the release said.
    Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Complete with a cotton lining and light-filtering construction, each single panel brings pattern to a room without overwhelming the rest of the space.
    Nina Derwin, Architectural Digest, 14 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The best shampoos cleanse your scalp and hair from roots to ends, freeing it from buildup and gunk without stripping the scalp of natural and vital oils.
    Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 16 Aug. 2026
  • The result is a system that, in the long term, could carry out sub hunting autonomously, but in the short term acts as an onboard co-pilot, freeing up human operators while doubling sonobuoy processing capacity.
    David Szondy August 12, New Atlas, 13 Aug. 2026

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“Clearing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clearing. Accessed 22 Aug. 2026.

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