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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
According to Ayurveda, warm water clears toxins and energy blockages.
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Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 4 Mar. 2026
When the smoke clears, the barrier that has kept them trapped on campus for decades is gone.
—Kennedy French, Variety, 4 Mar. 2026
When a storm traps everyone inside, Hannah must find the culprit before the road clears and the killer escapes.
—Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 1 Mar. 2026
The formula effectively clears the pores, too, which not only results in a smooth appearance, but also stops future blemishes in their tracks.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2026
Penix, with his lively arm and veteran presence, clears both in the eyes of Bernard, a Biletnikoff Award semifinalist.
—Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 28 Feb. 2026
Often the issue clears on its own, or after handling something simple like a yeast infection.
—Marley Flueger, SELF, 27 Feb. 2026
Benedict and Sophie blackmail Araminta into supporting the claim that Sophie is a Penwood relative of noble origins, a scheme that clears Sophie’s path into society and toward her happily ever after.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 26 Feb. 2026
The person who clears the most hydrants can win a gift card to a local restaurant.
—Jenna Deangelis, CBS News, 25 Feb. 2026
Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 4 Mar. 2026
When the smoke clears, the barrier that has kept them trapped on campus for decades is gone.
—Kennedy French, Variety, 4 Mar. 2026
When a storm traps everyone inside, Hannah must find the culprit before the road clears and the killer escapes.
—Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 1 Mar. 2026
The formula effectively clears the pores, too, which not only results in a smooth appearance, but also stops future blemishes in their tracks.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2026
Penix, with his lively arm and veteran presence, clears both in the eyes of Bernard, a Biletnikoff Award semifinalist.
—Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 28 Feb. 2026
Often the issue clears on its own, or after handling something simple like a yeast infection.
—Marley Flueger, SELF, 27 Feb. 2026
Benedict and Sophie blackmail Araminta into supporting the claim that Sophie is a Penwood relative of noble origins, a scheme that clears Sophie’s path into society and toward her happily ever after.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 26 Feb. 2026
The person who clears the most hydrants can win a gift card to a local restaurant.
—Jenna Deangelis, CBS News, 25 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clears
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With Mack secured, the Chargers’ priority shifts to re-signing breakout defensive star Odafe Oweh before free agency opens Wednesday.—
Senior Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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Get Morning Squawk directly to your inbox The Morning Squawk newsletter by Alex Harring is your rundown of five things to know before the stock market opens.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
7 Mar. 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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Often referred to as the state’s chief fiscal officer, the state comptroller pays the state’s bills, monitors fiscal compliance, records transactions and contracts and issues reports that guide the governor and legislature on budget decisions.—
Jeremy Gorner,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Mar. 2026
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In Florida, a defendant usually pays 10% of the total bond amount to a bondsman to bail out of jail.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
4 Mar. 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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According to the mayor, the executive order clarifies existing policies related to federal immigration enforcement efforts, details proactive steps that are being taken to protect residents, and outlines the authority of the Baltimore Police Department.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2026
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The dual-pronged approach clarifies exemptions for destruction and sets a standardized reporting format to reduce administrative burdens on companies while boosting transparency across all member states.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Stack’s presence at both ends of the floor frees up space for his teammates to do their thing.—
Matt Le Cren,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Mar. 2026
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The move frees up more space for Dallas to work with ahead of Friday’s NHL trade deadline — but given all of its absences, the Stars also need to find production within.—
Lia Assimakopoulos,
Dallas Morning News,
1 Mar. 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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Renewing multi-year funding CB11-2026 approves a multi-year grant agreement with the county's Housing Commission to support office space for the NonProfit Collaborative.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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And yet since the strikes on Iran started, only one in four Americans approves of them, while about half — including one in four Republicans — believe Trump is too willing to use military force, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll.—
Boston Herald editorial staff,
Boston Herald,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Clears.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clears. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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