clearing (up)

verb

Definition of clearing (up)next
present participle of clear (up)
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)
  1. explaining
  2. clarifying
  3. illustrating
  4. demonstrating
  5. spelling out
  6. getting across
  7. simplifying
Verb
  • At its investor day in June, Honeywell Aerospace spent time explaining their strategy to transform their supply chain, including better planning, factory throughput and the embrace of AI tools.
    — Zev Fima,Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Meanwhile, the city will work on outreach to get vacant properties registered while putting together a guide explaining what the standards are for owners.
    — Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of explaining
Verb
  • Establishing Clear Ground Rules With Reporters The importance of clarifying standards is critical.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • For lawyers working to defend and expand anti-BDS legislation in court, PEN America’s new boycott position is clarifying.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 July 2026
Definition of clarifying
Verb
  • Stan and Jan Berenstain were prolific authors, writing and illustrating hundreds of Berenstain Bears books in their lifetime.
    — Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Combining runway inspiration with 3D garment visualizations, the report brings its trend forecast to life while illustrating how cotton can meet evolving consumer demands.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 28 July 2026
Definition of illustrating
Verb
  • Kennedy also questioned the benefits of COVID-19 vaccines for children, despite extensive studies demonstrating their effectiveness in preventing severe illness.
    — Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • After 2,000 hours of continuous operation, the tandem solar cells retained more than 91 percent of their original efficiency, demonstrating strong long-term stability.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 31 July 2026
Definition of demonstrating
Verb
  • Existing plans must also mail every enrollee an Annual Notice of Change around the same time, spelling out exactly what that person’s premium, deductible and covered drugs will look like in January.
    — Jesse Pines, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
  • The court's judgment says only that the university's request to dismiss the case was granted, without spelling out the judge's reasoning in that document.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 30 July 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
Verb
  • Unlike conventional approaches that integrate springs into robotic legs, the new design shifts energy storage to the foot itself, simplifying the mechanical architecture while still improving efficiency.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 3 Aug. 2026
  • His main priorities highlighted in his platform include reigning in national spending, simplifying the tax code, defending the military and Second Amendment, promoting nuclear energy, and securing the border.
    — Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of simplifying
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“Clearing (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clearing%20%28up%29. Accessed 4 Aug. 2026.

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