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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
At the top, Prevc adjusts her goggles, clears her head with a small shake and pushes off.
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Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Once the fog clears, Monday will be sunny with a high near 75 degrees.
—Garfield Hylton, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Feb. 2026
Once the front clears, temperatures will tumble throughout the day and especially into Thursday night.
—Lissette Gonzalez, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
Herbal Teas and Supplements Many herbal products can alter how your body processes, absorbs, or clears blood pressure drugs.
—Julia Ries Wexler, Health, 4 Feb. 2026
That was the standard set by the original series, and the reboot clears that bar beyond any reasonable doubt.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 3 Feb. 2026
The House is out of Washington on recess with plans to return next week, meaning the government could shutter for a short period even if the Senate clears the package.
—Garrett Downs, CNBC, 29 Jan. 2026
One runner in need of sanctuary clears another’s path, and every jazz club is half house of worship and rebellion that way.
—Celina Pereira, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2026
Over time, people begin to see you as someone who clears obstacles and creates smooth workflows, which is exactly the type of consistency leaders value.
—Sho Dewan, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Once the fog clears, Monday will be sunny with a high near 75 degrees.
—Garfield Hylton, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Feb. 2026
Once the front clears, temperatures will tumble throughout the day and especially into Thursday night.
—Lissette Gonzalez, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
Herbal Teas and Supplements Many herbal products can alter how your body processes, absorbs, or clears blood pressure drugs.
—Julia Ries Wexler, Health, 4 Feb. 2026
That was the standard set by the original series, and the reboot clears that bar beyond any reasonable doubt.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 3 Feb. 2026
The House is out of Washington on recess with plans to return next week, meaning the government could shutter for a short period even if the Senate clears the package.
—Garrett Downs, CNBC, 29 Jan. 2026
One runner in need of sanctuary clears another’s path, and every jazz club is half house of worship and rebellion that way.
—Celina Pereira, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2026
Over time, people begin to see you as someone who clears obstacles and creates smooth workflows, which is exactly the type of consistency leaders value.
—Sho Dewan, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clears
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The show, a sort of elegy for Gen X, opens with a flash-forward to July 16, 1999, the final hours of Carolyn and John.—
Doreen St. Félix,
New Yorker,
14 Feb. 2026
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When Tulah opens later this year, stays will cost up to $2,700 per person per night, inclusive of all treatments and meals.—
Mark Ellwood,
Robb Report,
14 Feb. 2026
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Perhaps because tomato juice is nutritious, packed with vitamins and antioxidants, and the spiciness can induce a sweat, which, as people like to believe, rids the body of poisons.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
Denver Post,
28 Oct. 2025
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The album's eclectic throwback sound pays tribute to the singer's Boricua roots, incorporating traditional genres such as Plena, salsa and jibaro into his signature Latin urbano style.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
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Another conundrum is how to model a fair system to charge for cars registered outside of the municipality that owns and pays for the parking facility.—
Harvey Levine,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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Every weekday before dawn, Deltona empties itself onto I-4.—
Christopher Bellingham,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 Feb. 2026
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The bustling evening market, where locals gather for tacos, now empties out early.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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At the video's end, the man clarifies that the cold-blooded iguanas are not dead, but rather in brumation — reptiles' version of hibernation.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
3 Feb. 2026
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The bill amends the Nebraska Medical Cannabis Patient Protection Act and the Medical Cannabis Regulation Act, harmonizes tax and enforcement provisions, and clarifies how cannabis will be treated across state codes.—
Alonzo Martinez,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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As for that Lucy and Stephen ending, Oppenheimer previously explained in her deep dive with THR on the finale that the moment when Stephen abandons Lucy at the gas station is ultimately what frees her from their relationship, and Van Patten agrees.—
Carly Thomas,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Feb. 2026
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That will frees up Hoffman to focus on CEO responsibilities.—
Vicki M. Young,
Footwear News,
16 Feb. 2026
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To fit all listening scenarios, like all DALI loudspeakers, KUPID also acquits itself at low and high volumes.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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McKinley acquits himself capably enough with the few complex action set pieces, notably when a tattered rope bridge across a deep gorge requires enterprising thinking and physical endangerment of Murphy.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Sep. 2019
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Samantha Brown also approves of this method.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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Who within the district — executive director, deputy chief of operations or another administrator — approves a purchase depends on the amount.—
Jessica Seaman,
Denver Post,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Clears.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clears. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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