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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
Either way, taking this small step clears mental and physical space.
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Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 June 2026
But many of the dogs in the survey were on monthly heartworm medication, which also clears intestinal worms—so those dogs had nothing to flush out.
—Niranjana Rajalakshmi, Popular Science, 4 June 2026
Thursday’s dismissal of the charges clears a path for Spencer to potentially become Lonoke County’s sheriff in November.
—CNN Money, 4 June 2026
Only the University of Georgia clears that bar in this state.
—Michael Cunningham, AJC.com, 4 June 2026
Commentary and opinions Bass clears the first hurdle, but if Pratt holds off Raman, the mayoral race could be a holy war, writes columnist Steve Lopez.
—Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
If no single contender clears the 50% threshold required to win the seat outright, the top two will advance to the November general election.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 3 June 2026
If no one clears that threshold, the nominee will be decided at a Republican convention where delegates — not primary voters — make the final choice.
—Saige Miller, NPR, 2 June 2026
Once the puck clears the zone, anything that happened up until that point is null and void in the eyes of the NHL’s replay system.
—Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 2 June 2026
Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 June 2026
But many of the dogs in the survey were on monthly heartworm medication, which also clears intestinal worms—so those dogs had nothing to flush out.
—Niranjana Rajalakshmi, Popular Science, 4 June 2026
Thursday’s dismissal of the charges clears a path for Spencer to potentially become Lonoke County’s sheriff in November.
—CNN Money, 4 June 2026
Only the University of Georgia clears that bar in this state.
—Michael Cunningham, AJC.com, 4 June 2026
Commentary and opinions Bass clears the first hurdle, but if Pratt holds off Raman, the mayoral race could be a holy war, writes columnist Steve Lopez.
—Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
If no single contender clears the 50% threshold required to win the seat outright, the top two will advance to the November general election.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 3 June 2026
If no one clears that threshold, the nominee will be decided at a Republican convention where delegates — not primary voters — make the final choice.
—Saige Miller, NPR, 2 June 2026
Once the puck clears the zone, anything that happened up until that point is null and void in the eyes of the NHL’s replay system.
—Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 2 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clears
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Here, the role is reimagined as Taylor, a younger mother of three who, as the film opens, has a passing encounter with Julia before trying to go on with her own day.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
6 June 2026
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Morning belongs to the eastern terraces, where sunrise opens over the water.—
Spencer Elliott,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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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.—
Jackie Fields,
PEOPLE,
1 June 2026
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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.—
Jerry McDonald,
Mercury News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Inspired by Portugal’s traditional and contemporary flavors, Baleia also pays respect to the country’s seamen—generations of fishers, sailors and whalers—who traveled the globe and returned with culinary influence, especially from North Africa, China and the Caribbean.—
Jillian Dara,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
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The city has fallen back on multiple tax measures to draw more money, though spending cuts have also alleviated — for now — yearly deficits in the General Purpose Fund budget, which pays for most salaries and daily operations.—
Shomik Mukherjee,
Mercury News,
3 June 2026
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Flores checks for spills, then empties the mug back into the pot by hand and does it again — hundreds of times.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
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To begin, lab assistant Julia Butac empties a burlap bag of beans into a bin and starts to sift them a couple handfuls at a time, removing anything that isn't a full bean.—
Ari Daniel,
NPR,
10 May 2026
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Strongly supported by the American Society of Transplant Surgeons, the act also clarifies that organ donation qualifies under the Family and Medical Leave Act, giving donors protected employment status during recovery.—
Gabriel Schnickel,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 June 2026
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The disclosure clarifies that a lucrative neocloud deal for SpaceX could end after just six months.—
Lora Kolodny,
CNBC,
1 June 2026
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Giving people autonomy strengthens their judgment, builds trust and frees the leader to lead at a higher level.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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This approach not only offers better value, but also frees up evenings for more casual, spontaneous meals, whether that’s tapas in Spain or aperitivo in Italy.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
28 May 2026
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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.—
Harry Tafoya,
Pitchfork,
1 May 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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Lebanon's largest amnesty since the end of its devastating 1975-90 civil war is expected to occur in the coming weeks, once parliament approves it and the president signs it.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 June 2026
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The board, which reviews and approves the APRN protocol agreements, planned to reevaluate its position statement in response to the complaints.—
Carrie Teegardin,
AJC.com,
4 June 2026
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