Synonyms of clear
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as in crystal
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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
Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2025
Schumer made clear on Wednesday that right now, Democrats won't provide those votes.
—Allison Pecorin, ABC News, 12 Mar. 2025
Peter Slevin, The New Yorker, 13 Mar. 2025
In my city, the public works team cleared storm drains well ahead of the massive winter rains.
—Emily Alvarenga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Mar. 2025
James Nalton, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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
See All Example Sentences for clear
Adjective
The Old Farmer's Almanac details specific moonrise times for ZIP codes across the U.S. Local forecasts also include detailed information on how clear the night sky will be in various locations.
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In the end, Forest Service rescuers used chainsaws and heavy equipment to clear an existing road, and the students made it out.
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And More Everton did create a few chances against Aston Villa, but none were clear cut and none resulted in a goal.
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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.—
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Bold patterns lend a nostalgic edge and rich textures add depth and opulence, accented by crystal roses and delicate pearls.—
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This year organizers are acknowledging openly what’s been obvious for a while.—
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There are more than a few scenes here where the substitution of stuntman for star is obvious.—
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Coming off the back of a 7-1 win against PSV in the Champions League, Arsenal would have felt confident beating its traditional rival United, which has continued to struggle this season.—
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Leithauser left Dessner’s studio confident that This Side of the Island was ready to be released.—
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Most avalanche accidents happen on the first sunny day after a storm when people get antsy and disregard red flags.—
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Forecasters predict a sunny day on Tuesday before more rain settles into parts of the region Wednesday.—
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For instance, the Zantac litigation was lost due to a lack of conclusive evidence.—
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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.—
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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.—
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In a race against the clock, Melissa must find out if an innocent man is going to be put to death for a crime her father committed.—
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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.—
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Ben Franklin, with his range of knowledge from political science to publishing to ocean currents, is another shining example.—
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The Cubs made an impression on Yanagawa as a young kid when the team opened the 2000 season in the Tokyo Dome.—
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In addition, these four stores are scheduled to open soon, The Garden Mall’s news release said.—
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“Clear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clear. Accessed 17 Mar. 2025.
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