clearings

noun

Definition of clearingsnext
plural of clearing
1
as in pardons
a setting free from a charge of wrongdoing the clearing of his good name became his obsession

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2
as in tracts
a small area of usually open land deer browsing in a clearing in the woods

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  1. tracts
  2. meadows
  3. parcels
Noun
  • The body is generally good at responding to drops in temperature, but the nose and upper respiratory tracts can respond more slowly, Pekosz said.
    Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
  • Chevron is a major national gas producer with power generation equipment and very large tracts of land that could be used for data centers, the executive said.
    Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 14 Dec. 2024
Definition of tracts
Noun
  • These birds primarily breed in Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia, favoring open landscapes like wetlands, meadows, and agricultural fields.
    Scott Travers, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
  • This scenic route winds through lush meadows and along San Luis Obispo Creek, offering walkers, bikers, and joggers a front-row seat to the region’s natural beauty.
    Cliff Lewis, Orange County Register, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of meadows
Noun
  • As for the mail, not only was there the sheer volume to contend with, but some of the parcels had become moldy or eaten by vermin, while others had illegible addresses.
    Emily Krauser, People.com, 22 Dec. 2024
  • Though they were given six months to complete their task, the battalion sorted the parcels in half that time —just 90 days.
    Emily Krauser, People.com, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of parcels
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clearing out

clearings

clearing (up)

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