Synonyms of clear
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as in transparent
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as in certain
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as in sunny
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as in conclusive
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as in unobstructed
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as in innocent
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as in shining
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as in to rid
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as in to empty
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as in to open
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as in to clarify
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as in to free
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as in to smooth
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as in to acquit
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as in to approve
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as in to remove
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as in to earn
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as in obvious
not subject to misinterpretation or more than one interpretation
the meaning of her broad smile was clear to the whole class
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as in transparent
easily seen through
the clear glass walls of the aquarium's giant ocean tank
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as in certain
having or showing a mind free from doubt
I need to be absolutely clear about what you're saying
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as in sunny
not stormy or cloudy
novice pilots can only fly on clear days
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as in conclusive
serving to put an end to all debate or questioning
the evidence is clear: he's innocent
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as in unobstructed
allowing passage without obstruction
flooding was widespread, and only some roads are clear so far
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as in innocent
free from guilt or blame
slept with a clear conscience
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as in shining
giving off or reflecting much light
spermaceti candles were once highly prized for the clear flame that they produced
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as in to rid
to set (a person or thing) free of something that encumbers
cleared the woods of brush
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as in to open
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 to clarify
to remove usually visible impurities from
cleared the car windows
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as in to free
to set free from entanglement or difficulty
cleared himself of any involvement in the matter
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as in to smooth
to make passage through (something) possible by removing obstructions
plows promptly cleared the roads of snow
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as in to acquit
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 to approve
to give official acceptance of as satisfactory
the administration cleared the plan, and building should begin shortly
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as in to remove
to take away from a place or position
cleared the dishes from the table
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as in to inform
to give information to
please clear my mind about the new arrangement regarding reimbursement for traveling expenses
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Recent Examples of clear
Ian Volner, New York Times, 1 May 2025
His ball cut through the wind and sailed clear over the green into the water, leading to a triple bogey that ended his hopes.
—Doug Ferguson, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2025
Katherine Lawless, Travel + Leisure, 2 Aug. 2025
Collier is also the clear favorite to win WNBA MVP at BetMGM.
—Aaron Tolentino, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2025
Joey Garrison, USA Today, 22 July 2025
The procedural hurdle required 60 votes and cleared 90-8.
—Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 22 July 2025
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But these must be looked for, bobbing forlorn amid the computer parts and zip-lock bags stretching clear to the horizon.
—Ian Volner, New York Times, 1 May 2025
His ball cut through the wind and sailed clear over the green into the water, leading to a triple bogey that ended his hopes.
—Doug Ferguson, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2025
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On the northern edge of Wisconsin’s Bayfield Peninsula, an archipelago of rugged, forested islands forms a barrier between the mainland and the vast, clear waters of Lake Superior.
—Katherine Lawless, Travel + Leisure, 2 Aug. 2025
Collier is also the clear favorite to win WNBA MVP at BetMGM.
—Aaron Tolentino, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2025
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Before departing the White House, Joe Biden in December 2024 issued a full and unconditional pardon that cleared Hunter Biden of three federal gun felonies and federal tax charges.
—Joey Garrison, USA Today, 22 July 2025
The procedural hurdle required 60 votes and cleared 90-8.
—Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 22 July 2025
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In particular, the lack of late-inning arms with bat-missing raw stuff stands out as an obvious weakness for the playoffs, as the Tigers’ bullpen has the AL’s lowest strikeout rate overall.—
Tim Britton,
New York Times,
28 July 2025
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The duty-free treatment of the past is on the verge of being replaced with a 50 percent punitive tariff — a shocking and destructive increase that serves no obvious purpose.—
Robert Goulder,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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Lizzo has been transparent about her weight loss journey and was recently a cover girl for Women’s Health magazine.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
24 July 2025
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Spend an evening enjoying the coastline in a transparent kayak outfitted with underwater LED lights.—
Gabi De la Rosa,
Southern Living,
24 July 2025
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Keep in mind that buckwheat can cause allergic reactions in certain people (especially in Asian countries), particularly if eaten frequently or in large amounts.—
Caroline Tien,
SELF,
15 July 2025
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A number of Republicans that represent states with rural communities -- such as Sens. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska and Mike Rounds of South Dakota -- have expressed concerns about cuts to public broadcasting that could affect the ability of certain communities to access emergency alerts.—
Allison Pecorin,
ABC News,
14 July 2025
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Warm, sunny weather optimizes the conditions for this sort of reaction, meaning unhealthy ozone levels are often seen in the summer.—
Maia Pandey,
jsonline.com,
24 July 2025
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On Tuesday, July 22, the forecast high is 88 degrees under sunny skies.—
Chad Murphy,
The Enquirer,
22 July 2025
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To date, there is no conclusive evidence that tattoos cause skin cancer; however, researchers are investigating whether there could be a link.—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
28 July 2025
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According to a comprehensive account by David Makovsky in The New Yorker, the agents extracted conclusive evidence from Othman’s computer: Syria was secretly building a plutonium reactor, Al Kibar, with help from North Korea.—
David Remnick,
New Yorker,
28 July 2025
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Shorebird is designed as an indoor-outdoor restaurant with slightly more seating on the patio where there are unobstructed bay views.—
Lori Weisberg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Aug. 2025
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Both are in the southern part of the sky, meaning those hoping to view the showers should move to a location with an unobstructed view of that area.—
Solcyré Burga,
Time,
29 July 2025
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Additionally, wearing a keffiyeh, a traditional Palestinian head scarf, at an event celebrating Arab Heritage Month was inflammatory of Johnson in the political environment following the massacre of innocent Israelis on Oct. 7, 2023.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
27 July 2025
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Attorneys have also raised concerns about the increase in arrests of people with pending charges, who are presumed innocent, and disrupting their ability to mount a defense.—
Eva Wen,
jsonline.com,
24 July 2025
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Attendees rode in support of and alongside community member Eva Zamora, who is a shining example of how to live your best life with Parkinson’s disease and takes cycle classes at EōS regularly, a news release stated.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Apr. 2025
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Her next shining moment comes when two young sisters enter the hospital.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
People.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Clear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clear. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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