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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The National Immigration Law Center recently published a guide explaining some of the potential risks of using the app, such as leaving the country without closing an immigration court case and becoming ineligible for a future visa.—
Melissa Sanchez,
ProPublica,
10 Oct. 2025 -
Sometimes explaining one’s affinity for a specific Pokémon is difficult; since Satoshi Tajiri has been dreaming up these pet-warrior-oddballs, many have historically had a certain je ne sais quoi.—
Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
10 Oct. 2025
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This story has been updated to add Freida’s second post, clarifying her request for prayers.—
Carly Thomas,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Oct. 2025
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After facing backlash from the DHS and White House, however, the Grammy winner shared a statement clarifying his intent behind the song.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
8 Oct. 2025
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Bryant once scored 50 against Iverson’s Sixers in a regular-season duel, illustrating the mutual challenge between them.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
9 Oct. 2025
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Trump’s post included a photo illustrating where the initial withdrawal line would be in relation to major cities like Rafah and Gaza City, as well as the Palestinian refugee camp Bureij.—
Callie Patteson,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Oct. 2025
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The opening show promises to be a symbol of cultural exchange, demonstrating how global fashion houses and regional craftsmanship can create new narratives for the industry.—
Ritu Upadhyay,
Footwear News,
8 Oct. 2025
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Their only path is demonstrating market inevitability.—
Roman Axelrod,
Fortune,
8 Oct. 2025
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As Virgin Voyages' new stage show began, pink neon letters spelling out a woman's name glowed brightly in the low lights.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
29 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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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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This is a woman who won a Golden Globe for playing Billie Holiday but her backstory for some reason was not getting across to the audience.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Sep. 2019
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The advantage there is higher energy density by simplifying the internal construction and keeping those cells close together.—
Tim Stevens,
Robb Report,
9 Oct. 2025
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Its integrated two-way data transfer allows users to exchange files of any size without leaving the platform’s secure environment, simplifying and connecting all phases of a production’s life cycle.—
Christopher Vourlias,
Variety,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Clearing (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clearing%20%28up%29. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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