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verb

present participle of clear
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as in opening
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 emptying
to remove the contents of cleared a drawer so there would be a place to store his clothes

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as in earning
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 clearing
Noun
The increase is mainly due to higher payables to broker-dealers and clearing organizations. Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024 The claim: UnitedHealthcare CEO shooter identified as 'Samuel H. Ide' A Dec. 5 Instagram post (direct link, archive link) shows an image of a man in a black T-shirt and glasses holding a rifle in a wooded clearing. Andre Byik, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024 In New York City, rainfall will likely drench parade-goers in the morning, with clearing expected by midafternoon. Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024 Given its air speed up to 160 mph, this model works well for clearing leaves and debris like grass clippings from sidewalks, walkways, decks, and driveways, as well as your lawn on a small- or medium-sized lot. Sandi Schwartz, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for clearing 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clearing
Noun
  • Accepting a pardon carries with it the suggestion of accepting guilt.
    Joey Garrison, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
  • The president had previously issued 122 commutations and 21 other pardons.
    Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports, arkansasonline.com, 13 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • For instance, it can be used to track the journey of crops from field to fork, ensuring traceability and helping build trust with buyers.
    Henry Duckworth, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Bridges scored 29 points on an efficient 12-of-18 shooting from the field and 4-of-8 from beyond the arc, adding six rebounds and six assists in the Knicks’ 133-107 victory over the Wolves on Thursday.
    Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 20 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • New restaurants are seen opening in 2025 and Brixmor expects to complete the project in 2026.
    David Moin, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Ready to live the American Dream, the couple - who had always aspired to become business owners - made the bold decision to invest in a small property, opening a small deli in 1992.
    Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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  • Topline The Mega Millions jackpot climbed to $670 million—the fifth biggest lottery prize of the year so far—after no tickets matched all six numbers drawn on Tuesday night, although the eventual winner will take home a much smaller amount after paying their taxes.
    Siladitya Ray, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Krispy Kreme said the hack will probably hurt its bottom line because of a loss of revenue from the disruption to online ordering, paying for cybersecurity experts and the cost to restore its systems.
    Jordan Valinsky, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • The machine rests in a self-emptying cleaning station that doubles as a charging dock.
    Sarah Madaus, Architectural Digest, 29 Nov. 2024
  • This smart, self-emptying machine can hold up to a month’s worth of dust and dirt.
    Sarah Madaus, Architectural Digest, 29 Nov. 2024
Verb
  • Handling routine inquiries automatically can significantly cut response times for simple requests, freeing up your staff to focus on more complex customer needs.
    Kristjan Vilosius, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
  • And, also, other Americans that are undeclared, and freeing Syrians from prisons is something that's really important.
    CBS News, CBS News, 8 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Under the National Environmental Policy Act, the federal government is required to conduct environmental reviews before approving energy production plans, infrastructure builds and other projects.
    Danielle Chemtob, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The company is also broadening its international footprint, with Canada approving the CAN-PRIME study to recruit patients for trials.
    Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 9 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • As the name implies, this cleaner, infused with rosemary-leaf extract, will set you up for a good hair week, removing dirt, oil, and product build-up from your scalp and strands.
    Lisa DeSantis, Glamour, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Prune in late winter or early spring, removing no more than a third of the canopy.
    Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024

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