Synonyms of clear
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as in crystal 
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as in obvious
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as in confident
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as in sunny
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as in conclusive
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as in cleared
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as in innocent
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as in shining
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as in to open
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as in to rid
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as in to pay
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as in to empty
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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 through
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as in crystal
easily seen through
the clear glass walls of the aquarium's giant ocean tank
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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 confident
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 cleared
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 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 rid
to set (a person or thing) free of something that encumbers
cleared the woods of brush
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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
Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 28 Feb. 2025
Her presence at various London TV Screenings events, cheerfully networking with senior execs and marketing bosses, was a clear olive branch to a group of distribution behemoths who, in honesty, would probably prefer MIP London didn’t exist.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 28 Feb. 2025
Issy Ronald, CNN, 1 Mar. 2025
Psoriasis remission occurs when the skin clears and there are no noticeable symptoms.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 28 Feb. 2025
Steven Lemongello, Orlando Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
Thanksgiving morning dawned clear and cold with hardly any wind.
—Ben East, Outdoor Life, 28 Nov. 2024
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Adjective
The different license plates that exist in the West Bank—yellow for Israelis, green for Palestinians—are explained in order to make clear the inequality between the two friends, the roads that only Yuval can drive down.
—Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 28 Feb. 2025
Her presence at various London TV Screenings events, cheerfully networking with senior execs and marketing bosses, was a clear olive branch to a group of distribution behemoths who, in honesty, would probably prefer MIP London didn’t exist.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 28 Feb. 2025
Verb
The 25-year-old Swede broke his own world record for the 11th time on Friday, clearing the bar at 6.27 meters while competing at the All Star Perche in Clermont-Ferrand, France.
—Issy Ronald, CNN, 1 Mar. 2025
Psoriasis remission occurs when the skin clears and there are no noticeable symptoms.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 28 Feb. 2025
Adverb
Political analysts said the report’s findings would traditionally spell doom for a politician, but in today’s environment, his future isn’t clear cut, particularly if Gaetz continues to have Trump’s backing.
—Steven Lemongello, Orlando Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
Thanksgiving morning dawned clear and cold with hardly any wind.
—Ben East, Outdoor Life, 28 Nov. 2024
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The skirt alone contains 190,000 crystal sequin and rhinestone embellishments, giving the entire piece a sweeping dress as Grande moves.—
Aamina Inayat Khan,
StyleCaster,
2 Mar. 2025
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Bold patterns lend a nostalgic edge and rich textures add depth and opulence, accented by crystal roses and delicate pearls.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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This year organizers are acknowledging openly what’s been obvious for a while.—
Rob Salkowitz,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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There are more than a few scenes here where the substitution of stuntman for star is obvious.—
Joe Leydon,
Variety,
5 Mar. 2025
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However, Gomes is confident that the winter moves have given the Dodgers some added adrenaline for 2025 and will offset a potential championship hangover.—
John Perrotto,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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Little ‘confident’ federal roles will remain even as layoffs begin Much of Idaho’s resiliency to federal funding cuts will depend on its maintenance of a state budget surplus, Little said Tuesday.—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
26 Feb. 2025
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Manhattan Beach in Los Angeles County was ranked No. 27 for its sunny skies and high visitor satisfaction ratings.—
Hannah Poukish,
Sacramento Bee,
1 Mar. 2025
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Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines and Southwest Airlines step up in March with seven new nonstops, including to sunny Orlando, Panama City, Fla., and Phoenix.—
Edward Russell,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Mar. 2025
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For instance, the Zantac litigation was lost due to a lack of conclusive evidence.—
Arnold Sotelo,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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In a new interview with Classic Rock, bassist Geddy Lee and guitarist Alex Lifeson discussed the band’s conclusive world tour, which coincided with drummer Neil Peart‘s failing health.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
7 Jan. 2025
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In a race against time, Melissa must figure out if an innocent man is going to die for a crime her father really committed.—
Abigail Lee,
Variety,
5 Mar. 2025
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Dangerously selfish, vain and proud, Wilde’s Salome is anything but innocent.—
E.R. Zarevich,
Smithsonian Magazine,
4 Mar. 2025
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Sure, the Currys should get another stab at it on Monday, when the Warriors make their annual trek to Charlotte and Steph Curry’s yearly shining moment in uptown takes place.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Feb. 2025
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Ben Franklin, with his range of knowledge from political science to publishing to ocean currents, is another shining example.—
Joe McKendrick,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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The tool can be accessed by opening this link in Chrome.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
26 Feb. 2025
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Moffet opened Stagioni in 2014 in the historic villa.—
Olivia Lee,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Feb. 2025
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“Clear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clear. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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