cleared
Americanadjective
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having been made or found clear.
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freed of something, such as criminal charges, guilt, debt, etc.
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having been removed or taken away.
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having been processed, passed, or released.
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having received authorization for something, especially authorization to access classified information.
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The Justice Department says Blanche’s campaign “appearances are reviewed and cleared by the Department’s ethics officials” and that he reimburses travel expenses “in accordance with federal law, regulations, and policies.”
From Slate ● Sep. 24, 2026
On Monday, a federal judge cleared the legal pathway for a land-swap plan allowing SpaceX to convert a federal wildlife refuge into an expansion of the launch site.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026
Their complaints echo a broader unease that has followed solar's expansion into rural Texas - worries about visual impact, water runoff after land is cleared, and battery storage units that scorch their land.
From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026
Over email, Kao informed Reed of his shell company scheme, saying he had cleared it with his lawyer.
From Salon ● Sep. 23, 2026
She moved steadily toward them, pushing the raft, disappearing as each wave rolled over her and popping up when it cleared.
From "Nim’s Island" by Wendy Orr
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