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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 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 clears
The band members leave to find their places onstage, the room clears, and D is left alone, his Shaft-like black leather coat stretching past his knees, his cornrows tight and clean, every last wisp whipped into place, his skin brown like chocolate Häagen-Dazs.
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Touré, Rolling Stone, 14 Oct. 2025
The moon’s entrance to Gemini adds intensity to a discussion but ultimately clears the air.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 10 Oct. 2025
Efficiency clears the noise; leadership creates connection.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2025
Auston Matthews clears $20 million once again, but the Maple Leafs star is set to lose his hockey earnings crown soon—which might actually be a good sign for a sport still waiting for a financial breakthrough.
—Brett Knight, Forbes.com, 7 Oct. 2025
That more than clears the $25 million threshold, good for an extra ten points.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 7 Oct. 2025
Either way, taking this small step clears mental and physical space.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Oct. 2025
Miam’s path to 12-0 clears now as FSU was the last currently ranked opponent on the schedule.
—Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2025
Working up a sweat also clears my mind like nothing else.
—Millie Peartree, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Oct. 2025
Touré, Rolling Stone, 14 Oct. 2025
The moon’s entrance to Gemini adds intensity to a discussion but ultimately clears the air.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 10 Oct. 2025
Efficiency clears the noise; leadership creates connection.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2025
Auston Matthews clears $20 million once again, but the Maple Leafs star is set to lose his hockey earnings crown soon—which might actually be a good sign for a sport still waiting for a financial breakthrough.
—Brett Knight, Forbes.com, 7 Oct. 2025
That more than clears the $25 million threshold, good for an extra ten points.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 7 Oct. 2025
Either way, taking this small step clears mental and physical space.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Oct. 2025
Miam’s path to 12-0 clears now as FSU was the last currently ranked opponent on the schedule.
—Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2025
Working up a sweat also clears my mind like nothing else.
—Millie Peartree, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clears
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Get Morning Squawk directly in your inbox CNBC’s Morning Squawk recaps the biggest stories investors should know before the stock market opens, every weekday morning.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
20 Oct. 2025
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Visitors can stay in the beloved 21c Museum Hotel in downtown Bentonville, which is filled with art throughout, or the soon-to-open lifestyle hotel The Compton, which opens in fall 2025 on Bentonville's historic square.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Oct. 2025
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The collection also pays tribute to the Belgian designer’s work for Y/Project, with various pieces in the collection—from boots through to prints—nodding to key archival designs.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
24 Oct. 2025
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The general fund also pays for parks, trash pickup, public works, code enforcement, and the county’s administrators and management staff, according to budget documents.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
24 Oct. 2025
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The vacuum detects dirt, auto-refills its tank, empties dust, and reacts to and avoids obstacles.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
7 Oct. 2025
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The researchers also modeled gastroparesis, a condition where the stomach empties more slowly, often due to diabetes or viral infections.—
Alyssa Hui-Anderson,
Verywell Health,
8 Sep. 2025
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The announcement clarifies Bordeaux's return to active wrestling following her WWE exit.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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Proposition 411 clarifies the city manager’s role.—
Maritza Dominguez,
AZCentral.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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Taking advantage of vertical space in a garage not only helps keep things organized, but also frees up floor space and protects items from dirt, dust, pests like mice and rats, and moisture.—
Michelle Mastro,
Architectural Digest,
23 Oct. 2025
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Not having to practice kickoffs frees up more time to practice other aspects of the game.—
Alana Semuels,
Time,
20 Oct. 2025
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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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Even if the city approves of the plan, its economic feasibility will still have to be considered to pass the LAFCO review process, Henríquez said.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
23 Oct. 2025
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His administration has yet to submit plans for the ballroom to the National Capital Planning Commission, the agency that approves and monitors construction on federal buildings.—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
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Regular cleaning removes stains, preserves air quality, and helps your rugs last longer.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
19 Oct. 2025
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The bill also removes exemptions for people experiencing homelessness and veterans.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
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