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 earn
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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
Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 16 Feb. 2025
Merz’s desire to distance himself from Merkel’s legacy is clear.
—Sophie Tanno, CNN, 16 Feb. 2025
Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Feb. 2025
Our concern is around safe access for fans to and from and clearing the parking lots and walking ways.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 17 Feb. 2025
Susan Tompor, USA TODAY, 3 Nov. 2024
While Rocket loves the cat tree, our other two cats have steered clear, seeming to sense that this is his territory.
—Simon Hill, WIRED, 31 Oct. 2024
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That’s a long finish that far surpasses the length of the initial maturation, and the results are clear upon the first sip.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 16 Feb. 2025
Merz’s desire to distance himself from Merkel’s legacy is clear.
—Sophie Tanno, CNN, 16 Feb. 2025
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To clear things up: All pansies are violas, but not all violas are pansies.
—Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Feb. 2025
Our concern is around safe access for fans to and from and clearing the parking lots and walking ways.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 17 Feb. 2025
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Rivers said sometimes the answers aren't clear cut, particularly after a string of mergers and acquisitions, but employees can be directed to the correct spot to track down a plan.
—Susan Tompor, USA TODAY, 3 Nov. 2024
While Rocket loves the cat tree, our other two cats have steered clear, seeming to sense that this is his territory.
—Simon Hill, WIRED, 31 Oct. 2024
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The crystal shifter and twist knob ignition are also nice touches.—
Jonathan Granoff,
Newsweek,
29 Jan. 2025
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The options on the test SUV are: the crystal metallic paint for $595, the trailer hitch and wiring harness for $615, the wheel locks for $75, the premium carpet set for $350, and the destination set for $625.—
Tony Leopardo,
The Mercury News,
19 Jan. 2025
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If Hollywood waves are the definition of classic hair, then the makeup equivalent is certainly obvious.—
India Espy-Jones,
Essence,
9 Feb. 2025
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With New York Fashion Week underway, the most obvious place to scout for fresh haircut inspiration would be backstage.—
Jacqueline Kilikita,
refinery29.com,
7 Feb. 2025
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As the two grow closer professionally, Parsons is confident in what is ahead.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2025
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Chip Somodevilla | Getty Images Investors feel less confident that the Federal Reserve will resume its interest rate-cutting campaign soon.—
Michele Luhn,
CNBC,
13 Feb. 2025
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In the Baltimore area, Monday is expected to gradually turn sunny as temperatures reach a high of 39 degrees.—
Dan Belson,
Baltimore Sun,
17 Feb. 2025
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The ferocity of the natural world was a season one trope that got dialed down when lush Hawai’i was traded for a sunny Sicilian villa in season two.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
16 Feb. 2025
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There’s simply not enough conclusive evidence to know precisely how these products influence cardiovascular health, Samantha Coogan, RDN, a nutrition sciences professor and director of the Didactic Program in Nutrition and Dietetics at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, told Health.—
Elizabeth Yuko,
Health,
11 Feb. 2025
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Now, researchers believe there is conclusive evidence the cave was home to cannibals.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
7 Feb. 2025
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One day, during an innocent prank call in a phone booth, Richard shockingly witnesses his classmate violently get sucked into the phone receiver and disappear without a trace.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
11 Feb. 2025
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After a 16-month war that started with the horrific killing of 1,200 innocent Israelis and abduction of 250 more by Hamas terrorists and then the killing of more than 47,500 people in Gaza — mostly women and children — a fragile ceasefire began Jan. 19.—
Mike Quigley,
Chicago Tribune,
11 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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Elsa Hosk is another shining example of this phenomenon.—
Kelsey Stiegman,
Vogue,
13 Jan. 2025
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Related Articles In an interview with WWD, chief executive officer and president Roberto Gavazzi explained that Boffi first arrived in the U.S. in 2000 and was among the very first Italian brands to open in SoHo’s design district.—
Sofia Celeste,
WWD,
14 Feb. 2025
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These varieties produce flower buds during the summer that will open next season .—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
14 Feb. 2025
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“Clear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clear. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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