CLEARING (UP) Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words

clearing (up)

verb

Definition of clearing (up)

present participle of clear (up)

as in explaining

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

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Carpino retired in April, without ever explaining what was not right in the organization or, based on the standings, repairing it.

— Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
The traditional experience requires waiting on hold, explaining the situation and hoping an agent can help.

— Shep Hyken, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026

Definition of explaining

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For an oily scalp, more frequent washing may be necessary, or clarifying shampoos may be useful.

— Sherri Gordon, Health, 13 July 2026
Minutes later royal sources counter-briefed, clarifying that Harry had not formally accepted the invite in time, and that the offer had since been withdrawn.

— The Week UK, TheWeek, 8 July 2026

Definition of clarifying

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That's a key technical level watched and used by traders, illustrating a stock or index's trend.

— Zev Fima,Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 5 July 2026
Wingate weaves this historical horror with a modern-day mystery, illustrating the lasting trauma of children stolen for profit and the unbreakable bond of blood.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 1 July 2026

Definition of illustrating

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Kyiv has also stepped up long-range drone and missile strikes inside Russia, targeting energy, military and logistics infrastructure, demonstrating the progress Ukraine has made in developing domestic strike capabilities.

— Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 6 July 2026
Boston Consulting Group suggests CEO hopefuls start cultivating a social media presence and demonstrating the ability to represent a company at least five years before expecting to take the top job.

— Rachel Ventresca, Fortune, 5 July 2026

Definition of demonstrating

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The two sides still have to finalize agreements spelling out the services that will be provided at each venue by July 2027.

— David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2026
Coupal initially stood his ground, but later issued a letter spelling out terms for the eventual agreement.

— Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 26 June 2026

Definition of spelling out

Verb

For getting up the hill and getting across the flatter sections.

— Outside Online, Outside Online, 7 Jan. 2026
The issue has been discussed within Congress for years and has received bipartisan support, but obstacles have repeatedly stopped the effort from getting across the finish line.

— Jared Gans, The Hill, 11 Dec. 2025

Definition of getting across

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Managing those demands — simplifying decisions, controlling tempo and conserving energy — may be as much a feature of playing in the heat as the physical strain itself.

— Alan McCall, New York Times, 11 July 2026
The reform also significantly expanded access to medical cannabis by removing it from the country's list of narcotic drugs, simplifying medical cannabis prescribing.

— Dario Sabaghi, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

Definition of simplifying

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clearing (up)

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