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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Instead of efficiently replacing damaged components and preserving healthy tissue, aging muscle cells become increasingly burdened by proteins that should have been cleared away.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 16, 2026
Since she’s ahead in most reputable polls, Raman’s job for the night was not failing — and she cleared that low, low hurdle.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 14, 2026
After our office was cleared, we were all sent home, only to be told to return the next day to drop off our contaminated clothes in trash bags.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 14, 2026
Police on Sunday cleared the last major migrant encampment in Ceuta, two days before a visit by Spain's king and queen, AFP reporters at the scene and the interior ministry said.
From Barron's ● Oct. 11, 2026
I cleared my throat and sat in the chair on the right—just because it had padded arms.
From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell
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