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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
Brayden exits the competition circuit temporarily but returns after the Russo Rink is sold to Voltage, a professional skating organization that absorbs the facility and clears the family’s debt.
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Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 22 Jan. 2026
Some places will experience wait times for debris and downed tree removal, according to Laurie Reid, the city arborist whose landscape management division clears roads during storms.
—Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 22 Jan. 2026
This could look like a confrontation that clears the air once and for all or a decision to stop explaining yourself to people committed to misunderstanding you.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 19 Jan. 2026
Trump clears sale of Nvidia’s H200 chips to China.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 15 Jan. 2026
Is Utley about to serve as the bulldozer who clears the path for Wright and Pedroia to charge right on into the Hall?
—Jayson Stark, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2026
The walk around this area always clears my mind, and reading or journaling in this area has become one of my favorite pastimes.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Jan. 2026
Honesty clears the air and deepens mutual trust.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 13 Jan. 2026
January 20 – February 18 When pride stings, compassion clears the air.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 12 Jan. 2026
Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 22 Jan. 2026
Some places will experience wait times for debris and downed tree removal, according to Laurie Reid, the city arborist whose landscape management division clears roads during storms.
—Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 22 Jan. 2026
This could look like a confrontation that clears the air once and for all or a decision to stop explaining yourself to people committed to misunderstanding you.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 19 Jan. 2026
Trump clears sale of Nvidia’s H200 chips to China.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 15 Jan. 2026
Is Utley about to serve as the bulldozer who clears the path for Wright and Pedroia to charge right on into the Hall?
—Jayson Stark, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2026
The walk around this area always clears my mind, and reading or journaling in this area has become one of my favorite pastimes.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Jan. 2026
Honesty clears the air and deepens mutual trust.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 13 Jan. 2026
January 20 – February 18 When pride stings, compassion clears the air.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 12 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clears
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In following her to this point, however, this long-game project gives remarkable dimension and particularity to the kind of migrant story often only told in journalistic generalities — showing, year on year, how time heals some wounds, opens others, and creates plenty of its own.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
24 Jan. 2026
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If a guest opens a laptop, there should be enough space, light, and power to work comfortably without improvisation.—
Tony Bradley,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 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 1970s were also a time of high-performance home audio and the JBL L100 Classic 80 pays tribute to that legacy by delivering refined acoustics, the latest materials and JBL’s build quality.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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And the gig pays an average $30,480 a year.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
27 Jan. 2026
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The bustling evening market, where locals gather for tacos, now empties out early.—
Kate Linthicum,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Jan. 2026
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As the room empties out, the judge says out loud that there are a number of no-shows that day.—
Ximena Bustillo,
NPR,
22 Dec. 2025
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The ordinance clarifies existing rules and ensures they are upheld by county contractors, grantees and leaseholders.—
Alexandra Mendoza,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Jan. 2026
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The ad clarifies that Ye now believes the diagnosis of bipolar disorder.—
Chris Murphy,
Vanity Fair,
26 Jan. 2026
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Satisfying those needs frees the mind up for other work.—
Serenity Gibbons,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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That move frees up a ton of formerly idle deposits for lending on everything from car loans to data centers.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
28 Jan. 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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If global merchandising approves it, a color swap triggers product development and sourcing to notify vendors, revise the BOM, and pause production.—
Raj Dhiman,
Sourcing Journal,
23 Jan. 2026
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Willett will not receive new appointments until the board approves him again.—
Kamal Morgan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 Jan. 2026
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