as in clear
allowing passage without obstruction
for safety reasons, there must be a cleared staircase at all times
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as in opened
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 rid
to set (a person or thing) free of something that encumbers
cleared the woods of brush
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as in paid
to give what is owed for
finally cleared the last debt
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as in filtered
to remove usually visible impurities from
cleared the car windows
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as in freed
to set free from entanglement or difficulty
cleared himself of any involvement in the matter
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as in smoothed
to make passage through (something) possible by removing obstructions
plows promptly cleared the roads of snow
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as in acquitted
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 approved
to give official acceptance of as satisfactory
the administration cleared the plan, and building should begin shortly
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as in removed
to take away from a place or position
cleared the dishes from the table
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as in informed
to give information to
please clear my mind about the new arrangement regarding reimbursement for traveling expenses
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as in earned
to receive after charges and deductions have been made
cleared enough from that stock transaction to be able to afford a new luxury automobile
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Recent Examples of cleared
Rick Jervis, USA Today, 14 Sep. 2025
The jury cleared Read of killing O’Keefe, charging her with just drunken driving.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 13 Sep. 2025
Though she was ultimately cleared when Kendra pleaded guilty to two counts of stalking a minor in 2022, the teen's life was never the same.
—Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 12 Sep. 2025
However, the transition still needs to be cleared by state regulators.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2025
Throw in senior defensive lineman Adrian Lee, who transferred from Chaparral and was cleared to play via a bona fide move, and Mountain Vista is capable of double-digit win seasons this fall and next.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 12 Sep. 2025
When the snow cleared the bulls were gone.
—Jack Atcheson Sr. As Told To Michael Hanback, Outdoor Life, 11 Sep. 2025
Several persons of interest were cleared but faced threats from the public, Mason said, asking for them not to be harassed.
—Lauren De Young, AZCentral.com, 11 Sep. 2025
The nursery has cleared water-thirsty plants and planted 100,000 indigenous trees since 2012.
—Heather Richardson, Travel + Leisure, 6 Sep. 2025
Verb
Agents detained two suspects – including one at the scene of the crime – but later released them and cleared them of any involvement.
—Rick Jervis, USA Today, 14 Sep. 2025
The jury cleared Read of killing O’Keefe, charging her with just drunken driving.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 13 Sep. 2025
Though she was ultimately cleared when Kendra pleaded guilty to two counts of stalking a minor in 2022, the teen's life was never the same.
—Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 12 Sep. 2025
However, the transition still needs to be cleared by state regulators.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2025
Throw in senior defensive lineman Adrian Lee, who transferred from Chaparral and was cleared to play via a bona fide move, and Mountain Vista is capable of double-digit win seasons this fall and next.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 12 Sep. 2025
When the snow cleared the bulls were gone.
—Jack Atcheson Sr. As Told To Michael Hanback, Outdoor Life, 11 Sep. 2025
Several persons of interest were cleared but faced threats from the public, Mason said, asking for them not to be harassed.
—Lauren De Young, AZCentral.com, 11 Sep. 2025
The nursery has cleared water-thirsty plants and planted 100,000 indigenous trees since 2012.
—Heather Richardson, Travel + Leisure, 6 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cleared
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On the other end, a clear brow gel sculpts natural hairs into your preferred position.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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This reliability could speed up the shoe design cycle and reduce costs, while giving developers a clearer picture of real-world performance.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Sep. 2025
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China’s growing interest in winter sports has opened new space its sports and tourism exchanges with countries where skiing is popular.—
Russell Flannery,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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That’s how the analysts opened their comments and questions during Oracle’s quarterly earnings call on Tuesday, as the company’s stock price was in the midst of a 28% after-hours rally.—
Ari Levy,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
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Tributes have been paid to Ricky Hatton after one of Britain’s greatest boxers was reported to have died at his home at the age of 46.—
Nnamdi Onyeagwara,
New York Times,
14 Sep. 2025
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Kirk’s supporters paid tribute to the activist at vigils in states including New York, Wisconsin, Virginia, North Dakota and Utah.—
Dalia Faheid,
CNN Money,
14 Sep. 2025
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Empty Your Toaster's Crumb Catcher The toaster lever is easy to open, but in the rush of making breakfast, it rarely gets emptied.—
Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott,
Southern Living,
12 Sep. 2025
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The net is emptied net back into the water, minus the errant fishing lure which is tossed into a bucket among other trash collected for disposal.—
Wesley Bruer,
CNN Money,
8 Sep. 2025
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As news of these goals filtered through the stands in El Alto, Bolivian fans started to celebrate.—
Joseph O'Sullivan,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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The water was then filtered and analysed using advanced laboratory techniques, with strict controls in place to prevent contamination.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Sep. 2025
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Only a small fraction of the nearly 150 hostages released from Gaza in the past two years have been directly freed by Israeli military operations, with the rest freed through Qatari and Egyptian mediation.—
Aya Batrawy,
NPR,
10 Sep. 2025
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Playing someone who is so electric has freed me to take up space in new ways as an actor.—
Akili King,
Essence,
10 Sep. 2025
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The case docket has heated up this year due to the mess surrounding former Massachusetts State Police Trooper Michael Proctor, who was fired earlier this year due primarily to unprofessional behavior in the Karen Read murder case — a charge a jury acquitted her of in a trial earlier this year.—
Flint McColgan,
Boston Herald,
13 Sep. 2025
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By the end of the trial in September 2023, Paxton was acquitted and resumed his duties as attorney general.—
Kimberly Ross,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Smith replied that private schools must submit renewal packets every year before they are approved to continue participation in the accounts program, and that the agency compares the new tuition rates against the older rates.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Sep. 2025
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Rogaine is one of the most popular over-the-counter products powered by minoxidil—not to mention FDA-approved—at a high concentration crafted into a foam that can be integrated into your hair-care regimen with ease.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Cleared.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cleared. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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