uncleared

adjective

Definition of unclearednext
as in blocked

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Recent Examples of uncleared Other, higher hurdles — namely, how to restrict the president’s ability to profit from digital assets — remain for now uncleared. — Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 4 Sep. 2026 The country still had 1,749 square kilometers (about 675 square miles) of uncleared land as of last year. — ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026 That, combined with reams of uncleared rubble, create a hotbed for mosquitoes and rodents, according to Mohanna, the water municipality spokesperson. — Sana Noor Haq, CNN Money, 5 July 2026 Staying out of tall grass and uncleared areas of the forest floor. — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 15 June 2026 But there are also signs of uncleared hurdles. — James Boyd, New York Times, 11 June 2026 In its most recent update, the Mexican Security Cabinet said four road blockades in Jalisco remain uncleared. — David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 23 Feb. 2026 Residents can report uncleared sidewalks to the city's 311 customer service line. — Scott Wartman, Cincinnati Enquirer, 4 Feb. 2026 Kristen Shanahan, a spokesperson for Louisville Metro Public Works, said residents who notice uncleared sidewalks can report it to Metro311, the city's call center for non-emergency issues. — Killian Baarlaer, Louisville Courier Journal, 17 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for uncleared
  1. stopped
  2. obstructed
  3. clogged
  4. impassable
  5. closed
  6. plugged
Adjective
  • The truck driver swerved to the right to avoid the stopped vehicle, and struck the driver who was standing outside.
    — Paula Wethington, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026
  • The girl with a backpack on could be seen crossing the street while looking at her phone before the stopped truck began moving beside her, in videos obtained by ABC station WPVI and CBS station KYW.
    — Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of stopped
Adjective
  • Following the complaints about obstructed views, Bills team executives told the media that many of those seats are being sold for events like concerts, not games.
    — Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026
  • The obstructed view and small video boards are by far the biggest complaints, and here is a small bit of what was being said.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of obstructed
Adjective
  • At home, his grandma had kicked everyone out of the house after the young aunt’s boyfriend and Cousin Toby came to blows over the clogged toilet.
    — Madeline ffitch, Harpers Magazine, 27 Oct. 2026
  • If clogged rim jets return often or if flushing pressure seems low, call a plumber.
    — Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of clogged
Adjective
  • As of Monday morning, the Escondida bridge remains closed and impassable.
    — Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026
  • With these blue collar parents’ grade-school-age son a tangibly quiet presence, a seemingly impassable unhappiness oozes from the opening scenes.
    — Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of impassable
Adjective
  • Public schools could also close for Diwali with agreement from school boards, and could host educational activities about the holiday, either that day or on another day if schools are closed.
    — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 2026
  • By the time Friday karaoke night is in full swing, all of the surrounding businesses are fully closed.
    — Skyli Alvarez, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of closed
Adjective
  • He is very plugged into the world of change-makers in the incarceration realm.
    — Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Feb. 2025
  • But the new generation of GaN chargers with more power and USB ports sometimes struggle to stay plugged in due to their size and weight.
    — Andrew Liszewski, The Verge, 7 Aug. 2024
Definition of plugged

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“Uncleared.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uncleared. Accessed 11 Nov. 2026.

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