as in explaining
to make plain or understandable
a simple explanation cleared the matter up
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clearing (up)
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May acted as his own attorney at a hearing that included prosecutors showing charts explaining in stark, factual ways what was on each video May is charged with distributing.—
Jeffrey Collins,
Twin Cities,
26 Sep. 2025 -
But mostly the veteran producer spent his wide-ranging conversation with Variety‘s Clayton Davis explaining the job that is often hard to define — the role of a producer — and discussing the state of the film business.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
26 Sep. 2025
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This could be with a sibling, neighbor or close friend, so clarifying boundaries is key.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
27 Sep. 2025
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Try washing the tint out with a clarifying shampoo or a deep treatment mask like Matrix Biolage HydraSource Deep Treatment Hair Mask right away.—
Maureen Choi,
Glamour,
25 Sep. 2025
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The recall occurs just months after a separate tuna recall at Costco over botulism risks, illustrating the persistent food safety challenges faced by industry and regulators alike.—
Peter Aitken,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Sep. 2025
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In areas where water availability is limited, competing demands, such as agriculture or community needs, may be constrained, illustrating how AI’s resource footprint can intersect with broader development challenges.—
Michaela Rychetska,
JSTOR Daily,
18 Sep. 2025
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Further demonstrating Alvarez’s point, the catcher batted ninth.—
Will Sammon,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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Related Articles The NikeSkims dancers transitioned between yoga poses and strong stances, demonstrating the flexibility of the leggings, bodysuits, bras and tanks.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
24 Sep. 2025
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Media lawyers and newsroom leaders are evaluating a government memo spelling out new rules that would sharply restrict reporting at the Pentagon.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
22 Sep. 2025
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The campaign was photographed and filmed by Oliver Hadlee Pearch with an original track that also has Campbell spelling out the famous Italian brand.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
4 Sep. 2025
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For borrowers in their second or third year of college worried about getting across the finish line, Pierce recommends speaking with financial aid offices to access grants or cheaper loans to fill gaps.—
Rachel Hale,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Modern versions of the recipe rely on a candy thermometer and timers to eliminate guesswork and a mixer to keep things moving, simplifying the process at every step, making Deal Island Devil Cream a recipe that fans of classic Southern layer cakes should add to their collection.—
Sheri Castle,
Southern Living,
22 Sep. 2025
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Each module can even be swapped for one with different cell chemistry, extending battery life and simplifying repairs.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Sep. 2025
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“Clearing (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clearing%20%28up%29. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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