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as in opens
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 rids
to set (a person or thing) free of something that encumbers
cleared the woods of brush
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as in pays
to give what is owed for
finally cleared the last debt
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as in clarifies
to remove usually visible impurities from
cleared the car windows
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as in frees
to set free from entanglement or difficulty
cleared himself of any involvement in the matter
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as in smooths
to make passage through (something) possible by removing obstructions
plows promptly cleared the roads of snow
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as in acquits
to free from a charge of wrongdoing
she had once been accused of embezzlement, but an investigation by the bank cleared her
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as in approves
to give official acceptance of as satisfactory
the administration cleared the plan, and building should begin shortly
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as in removes
to take away from a place or position
cleared the dishes from the table
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as in informs
to give information to
please clear my mind about the new arrangement regarding reimbursement for traveling expenses
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Recent Examples of clears
This decision clears the way for more than 350,000 people to be stripped of status and expelled, many of them after having used this status over years as the basis to build stable lives all around the country, including here in NYC.
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New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
26 June 2026
The ruling, issued Thursday in a consolidated case involving TPS protections for Haiti and Syria, clears the way for the administration to end deportation protections and work permits for more than 350,000 Haitians and thousands of Syrians living in the United States.
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Vera Lucia Pappaterra,
Miami Herald,
26 June 2026
When the fog clears, there’s a dramatic reveal during which people can see that a set of wide doors has opened, displaying the Endeavor in its pavilion.
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Marla Jo Fisher,
Daily News,
24 June 2026
In the womb, the mother’s body clears it, but then the newborn’s liver must take over this duty.
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Jen Christensen,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
When selling clothes online isn’t worth it Not everything clears the bar, and that is fine.
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Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
24 June 2026
Of course, there might still be a need for acquiring another player when that smoke clears.
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Scott Powers,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
Misoprostol clears all pregnancy tissue in roughly 85% to 90% of cases, versus 95% when paired with mifepristone.
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Rachel Rebouché,
The Conversation,
23 June 2026
The certification clears the way for deployment of the company’s SR-1 technology in regulated manufacturing environments across the United States and Canada.
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Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
19 June 2026
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
26 June 2026
The ruling, issued Thursday in a consolidated case involving TPS protections for Haiti and Syria, clears the way for the administration to end deportation protections and work permits for more than 350,000 Haitians and thousands of Syrians living in the United States.
—
Vera Lucia Pappaterra,
Miami Herald,
26 June 2026
When the fog clears, there’s a dramatic reveal during which people can see that a set of wide doors has opened, displaying the Endeavor in its pavilion.
—
Marla Jo Fisher,
Daily News,
24 June 2026
In the womb, the mother’s body clears it, but then the newborn’s liver must take over this duty.
—
Jen Christensen,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
When selling clothes online isn’t worth it Not everything clears the bar, and that is fine.
—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
24 June 2026
Of course, there might still be a need for acquiring another player when that smoke clears.
—
Scott Powers,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
Misoprostol clears all pregnancy tissue in roughly 85% to 90% of cases, versus 95% when paired with mifepristone.
—
Rachel Rebouché,
The Conversation,
23 June 2026
The certification clears the way for deployment of the company’s SR-1 technology in regulated manufacturing environments across the United States and Canada.
—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
19 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clears
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Sagittarius November 22 – December 21 Steady effort opens a surprisingly easy door.
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November 22 – December 21 Steady effort opens a surprisingly easy door.
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Their body care kit gets to the root of smooth skin with a trio of products including a pre-sluff bar that rids it of lotions and oils, a washable textured mitt that sloughs off dead cells and a eucalyptus-scented body lotion that loads it with hydration while making your bathroom smell like a spa.
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Trading out of the first round also rids the 49ers of having a first-round pick with a fifth-year option.
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The separation agreement pays Molinar a year of her salary plus other benefits, Geren said.
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Who benefits and who pays for AI progress is a legitimate debate.
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Plus, its dock automatically empties the dustbin, washes and dries the mop pads, and can go up to 65 days between dustbin changes.
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Simone empties out the frivolities and installs her unique despair.
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The Davines Heart of Glass Silkening Shampoo is a toning shampoo for blonde and gray hair that gently clarifies and banishes brassiness.
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This article clarifies that this promise is about expanding opportunity for all to pursue success, not guaranteeing identical outcomes.
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And having a clear narrative throughline frees the audience to, instead of making logistical sense of each shot, really key into the emotional and dramatic beats of the sequence.
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To make things easier, spring for this stylish crossbody bag from Travelon, which frees up your hands while providing plenty of pockets to store your travel essentials.
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In the proud lineage of pint-sized blonde women who’ve held their own against Madonna, Carpenter acquits herself quite well.
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To fit all listening scenarios, like all DALI loudspeakers, KUPID also acquits itself at low and high volumes.
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If the Johnson County Board of County Commissioners approves the budget in September, 27 new jobs would be approved for 2027, county officials said.
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Iran also approves the death penalty for some people convicted.
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