as in permission
the approval by someone in authority for the doing of something
we'll need official clearance before publishing this editorial
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Recent Examples of clearance
Operational activities were largely suspended across the port’s three terminals due to the strike escalation, including NCT, General Cargo Berth (GCB) and Chattogram Container Terminal (CCT), with clearance and shipment of import-export goods backlogged.
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Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 3 Feb. 2026
Greater data transparency around clearance rates isn’t only about justice, though that’s incredibly important.
—Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2026
For residents who left Gaza during the war, re-entry will only be permitted after clearance by Israel and additional screening and identification processes, the statement said.
—Chantal Da Silva, NBC news, 31 Jan. 2026
While the press has plenty of height between the platen and tray to handle thicker items (1.77 inches / 4.5 cm), its rear clearance could use a little work when sliding the tray in.
—New Atlas, 26 Jan. 2026
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Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 3 Feb. 2026
Greater data transparency around clearance rates isn’t only about justice, though that’s incredibly important.
—Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2026
For residents who left Gaza during the war, re-entry will only be permitted after clearance by Israel and additional screening and identification processes, the statement said.
—Chantal Da Silva, NBC news, 31 Jan. 2026
While the press has plenty of height between the platen and tray to handle thicker items (1.77 inches / 4.5 cm), its rear clearance could use a little work when sliding the tray in.
—New Atlas, 26 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clearance
Noun
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Remove permissions that are not essential.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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The seizure of one's property without the permission of the owner/possessor or a warrant.—
Matthew Cupelli,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
9 Feb. 2026
Noun
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States participate in that system to promote safety — not to revisit or reinterpret federal work-authorization determinations during traffic stops.—
Bhupinder Kaur,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 Feb. 2026
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Blanche sought authorization to perform a PIT maneuver with the Accord to end the pursuit, which was granted by Sgt.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
7 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Per the consent order, Humpal is set to pay the more than $33,000 for fish kill and investigative costs, plus a $5,000 administrative fee by September 2027.—
Cami Koons,
Iowa Capital Dispatch,
10 Feb. 2026
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Walter could no longer swallow, and required the placement of a feeding tube—a surgery that was postponed three times because, according to doctors, Guojun refused to provide consent.—
Ava Kofman,
New Yorker,
9 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Among these benefits was the granting of an American Express Centurion cards to him and his wife.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
5 Feb. 2026
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The last large-scale granting of legal status took place almost 21 years ago, under the government of José Luís Rodríguez Zapatero, which processed more than 576,000 applications.—
Pau Mosquera,
CNN Money,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Clearance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clearance. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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