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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Officials say more than 500 Nigerians have so far been screened and cleared for return as part of a wider government response to the anti-migrant tensions in South Africa.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
The road was eventually partially cleared, but protesters moved to block it again.
From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026
Appetite may decrease, oral health can worsen, chronic illnesses become more common and many older people take medicines that affect how nutrients are absorbed, used or cleared from the body.
From Science Daily • Jun. 6, 2026
“I trusted Graham and his campaign to have done oppo research and cleared him.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026
Downstairs, Danny and Glory cleared the coffee table.
From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova
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