uncleared

adjective

Definition of unclearednext
as in blocked

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Recent Examples of uncleared 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 Lizzo has become the latest artist to be sued by a company based in Georgia over uncleared samples, according to documents filed Tuesday in California. — Andrew Flanagan, Variety, 22 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for uncleared
  1. stopped
  2. obstructed
  3. clogged
  4. impassable
  5. closed
  6. plugged
Adjective
  • Three other vehicles with human drivers then appeared to illegally pass the stopped bus.
    — Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 3 Mar. 2026
  • The truck crossed into the eastbound lane and crashed into the stopped Kia, striking the three pedestrians, CHP said.
    — Aidin Vaziri, San Francisco Chronicle, 17 Feb. 2026
Definition of stopped
Adjective
  • Stout’s attorney argued that Fox, who is a Paradise resident who survived the 2018 Camp Fire suffering from PTSD, had an obstructed view as the car caught fire in 2024.
    — Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 24 July 2026
  • Just beware that some of the seats might have an obstructed view.
    — Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 17 June 2026
Definition of obstructed
Adjective
  • Ductwork, registers, and filters become clogged with dust and debris.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 19 July 2026
  • The set comes with Medicube’s Blackhead Mud Mask, which targets clogged pores, and the Collagen Night Mask.
    — Kaelin Dodge, InStyle, 17 July 2026
Definition of clogged
Adjective
  • After spending the offseason dedicating himself to succeeding in the weight room, a visibly stronger Richard was an impassable brick wall against the summer league guards.
    — Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 17 July 2026
  • Officials said numerous rescues were underway across the county as roads became impassable.
    — Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026
Definition of impassable
Adjective
  • This strategy is different from that of closed-model labs like OpenAI and Anthropic whose commercial position hinges on maintaining proprietary access to their most capable systems.
    — Anisha Sircar, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026
  • Some end up working as part-time dog walkers, babysitters, house cleaners, or reservationists, all in pursuit of a happy client and a closed deal.
    — Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 29 July 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 2 Aug. 2026.

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