1
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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2
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 smoothes
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 Synonyms for clears
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Additionally, the Mansfield Drive-in Theatre opens for the season Friday, April 4, according to a release.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
15 Mar. 2025 -
Eddie then opens the paint can, splashes it onto the graffiti, and gets into an argument with the store security guard for making a mess in the parking lot.—
Jessica Sager,
People.com,
14 Mar. 2025
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Children under 4 get in free, those ages 5 to 11 will be charged $2 and everyone else pays $9 a ticket.—
Brianna Taylor,
Sacramento Bee,
14 Mar. 2025
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The gallery reportedly pays more than $700,000 per month in rent on a 20-year lease to owner Weinberg Properties.—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
14 Mar. 2025
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However, the bill’s text makes no mention of the riot and only clarifies that House data stored elsewhere is still under the control of House rules.—
Julia Shapero,
The Hill,
19 Dec. 2024
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This fact clarifies Melton’s character.—
Longreads,
Longreads,
18 Dec. 2024
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Israel put that on hold until Hamas frees a civilian hostage who Israel said should have been released Saturday.—
Wafaa Shurafa,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Jan. 2025
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Glide mode frees you up to be present with others and enjoy your surroundings.—
Paul Ridden,
New Atlas,
26 Jan. 2025
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Scott approves of the decision not to torture viewers with more uncertainty.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA TODAY,
21 Mar. 2025
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If the Supreme Court approves the petition, it is finalized and can be circulated.—
Alex Derosier,
Twin Cities,
18 Mar. 2025
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Annual Vehicle Inspections Eliminated Texas House Bill 3297 removes the requirement for annual mandatory safety inspections for non-commercial drivers as part of the vehicle registration process.—
George Monastiriakos,
Newsweek,
31 Dec. 2024
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Then, using either his hands or his teeth, the groom removes it and throws it into a crowd of single men.—
Ivana Rihter,
Vogue,
31 Dec. 2024
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That philosophy informs every technology decision, from AI investments to platform upgrades.—
Peter High,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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And when someone from that organization informs him that no one has printed out the petition he’s supposed to present to the governor in mere hours, he’s just pissed.—
Brenna Ehrlich,
Rolling Stone,
29 Mar. 2025
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Each cleanup earns you cash to upgrade your vessel, unlocking new areas and mechanics in satisfying bursts.—
Matt Gardner,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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This peaceful hideaway handily earns its name, offering 180-degree views overlooking Lower Bay and Princess Margaret beaches.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Apr. 2025
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“Clears.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clears. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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