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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Nearly a fifth of the land will be cleared for the project.
From Barron's • May 18, 2026
Starling has cleared his schedule to hit and pitch — unless his mother comes calling.
From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026
Burnham was cleared on Friday to stand in the by-election by Labour's ruling National Executive Committee, after the constituency's current MP said he would vacate it to make way for the Manchester mayor.
From BBC • May 16, 2026
One study using advanced metabolic testing found that root canal therapy not only cleared the infection but was also associated with better blood sugar control and lower levels of inflammatory markers.
From Science Daily • May 16, 2026
The bald was a big, cleared field that had incredible views of the valley below, and of the giant sequoias above.
From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz
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