Synonyms

cleared

American

[kleerd] / ˈklɪərd /

adjective

having been made or found clear.
freed of something, such as criminal charges, guilt, debt, etc.
having been removed or taken away.
having been processed, passed, or released.
having received authorization for something, especially authorization to access classified information.

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OpenAI has said those snippets were cherry-picked and presented out of context, but the judge still quoted them in her ruling that cleared the way for a trial.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026

HubSpot’s first-quarter earnings and revenue, posted after the bell Thursday, cleared consensus estimates.

From Barron's • May 8, 2026

In response, Singh-Watson said many chemicals that had previously been cleared for use on crops by regulators were now banned.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

Last summer, the program cleared a “horrific” encampment next to the 405 Freeway, Bass said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

Clare cleared his throat and gave a single nod.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman

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