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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
Unfortunately, yes — when the drug clears, the food noise usually returns along with the hunger.
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Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 13 June 2026
Diarrhea usually clears within a couple of days and is gone within five.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 13 June 2026
The decision clears the way for Paramount to become the largest theatrical distributor in the country and own a top five streamer by subscriber count unless the merger is stopped by another entity.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 12 June 2026
Once that potent line of storms clears the region, cooler and drier conditions return to begin next week.
—Tony Sadiku, CBS News, 12 June 2026
Either way, taking this small step clears mental and physical space.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 June 2026
But many of the dogs in the survey were on monthly heartworm medication, which also clears intestinal worms—so those dogs had nothing to flush out.
—Niranjana Rajalakshmi, Popular Science, 4 June 2026
Thursday’s dismissal of the charges clears a path for Spencer to potentially become Lonoke County’s sheriff in November.
—CNN Money, 4 June 2026
Only the University of Georgia clears that bar in this state.
—Michael Cunningham, AJC.com, 4 June 2026
Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 13 June 2026
Diarrhea usually clears within a couple of days and is gone within five.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 13 June 2026
The decision clears the way for Paramount to become the largest theatrical distributor in the country and own a top five streamer by subscriber count unless the merger is stopped by another entity.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 12 June 2026
Once that potent line of storms clears the region, cooler and drier conditions return to begin next week.
—Tony Sadiku, CBS News, 12 June 2026
Either way, taking this small step clears mental and physical space.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 June 2026
But many of the dogs in the survey were on monthly heartworm medication, which also clears intestinal worms—so those dogs had nothing to flush out.
—Niranjana Rajalakshmi, Popular Science, 4 June 2026
Thursday’s dismissal of the charges clears a path for Spencer to potentially become Lonoke County’s sheriff in November.
—CNN Money, 4 June 2026
Only the University of Georgia clears that bar in this state.
—Michael Cunningham, AJC.com, 4 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clears
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Fights are then slotted roughly every 20 to 30 minutes, the same staggered build these DAZN boxing cards tend to follow, so the headliners are still hours away when the broadcast opens.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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The heavy metal doors creak as Faye, the regional health official, opens them.—
Jonathan Lambert,
NPR,
13 June 2026
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Their body care kit gets to the root of smooth skin with a trio of products including a pre-sluff bar that rids it of lotions and oils, a washable textured mitt that sloughs off dead cells and a eucalyptus-scented body lotion that loads it with hydration while making your bathroom smell like a spa.—
Jackie Fields,
PEOPLE,
1 June 2026
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Trading out of the first round also rids the 49ers of having a first-round pick with a fifth-year option.—
Jerry McDonald,
Mercury News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Ohio pays nursing homes a daily rate for Medicaid residents and provides additional payments to facilities that meet certain quality benchmarks.—
Brittany Miller,
FOXNews.com,
11 June 2026
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At the end of the evening all guests received a copy of the stunning new book Santo Domingo, published by the prestigious Assouline publishing house, which pays homage to the country’s vibrant capital city, its rich history, and its exhilarating future.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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Simone empties out the frivolities and installs her unique despair.—
Wesley Morris,
New York Times,
9 June 2026
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Flores checks for spills, then empties the mug back into the pot by hand and does it again — hundreds of times.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
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The legislation clarifies the definition of data centers and allows the state Department of Environmental Quality to set the standards for data centers’ water usage, NC Newsline reported.—
Mary Ramsey
Updated June 8,
Charlotte Observer,
9 June 2026
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Strongly supported by the American Society of Transplant Surgeons, the act also clarifies that organ donation qualifies under the Family and Medical Leave Act, giving donors protected employment status during recovery.—
Gabriel Schnickel,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 June 2026
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The system also documents [the products that] will underperform, which is often the call merchants care about most, because killing the wrong bets early frees capital for the right ones.—
Vicki M. Young,
Footwear News,
10 June 2026
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Removing the lowest leaves from tomato plants also frees up garden space and can allow you to companion plant lower growing veggies, herbs, and flowers beneath tomatoes.—
Lauren Landers,
The Spruce,
9 June 2026
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In the proud lineage of pint-sized blonde women who’ve held their own against Madonna, Carpenter acquits herself quite well.—
Harry Tafoya,
Pitchfork,
1 May 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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To build such a loop, treat the first AI draft as a starting point, and require a second pass where AI challenges itself before a human approves anything.—
Robert Burko,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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However, utilities must submit experimental data proving safety before the NRC approves these operational changes.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
11 June 2026
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“Clears.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clears. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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