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.
Other Word Forms
- non-cleared adjective
- pre-cleared adjective
- uncleared adjective
Example Sentences
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Once shooting was done, she says she decompressed by watching “SpongeBob SquarePants” and decidedly more wholesome fare, “just to make sure that the brain was cleared out.”
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026
Operations to check for any more worshippers are continuing and the debris is being cleared.
From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026
He has also been accused by some employees of creating a toxic atmosphere in the workplace, although an investigation after staff complaints cleared him of any wrongdoing.
From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026
Canada, a huge market for American alcohol, largely cleared its shelves of liquor, wine and beer from the U.S. over a year ago, cutting that market off nearly completely.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026
While Abby talked to the tree, Jonathan cleared six feet of path.
From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret
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