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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The Dodgers have already cleared a spot on the 40-man roster, releasing utility man Tyler Fitzgerald on Wednesday.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
Oracle also cleared Wall Street’s bar on a key demand signal: remaining performance obligations, or the value of signed contracts not yet converted into revenue.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026
Crowds that had gathered outside the gates have now cleared, with three police cars parked up on Plant Hill Road.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
Shares cleared a $13.11 double-bottom pivot on January 21, followed by the formation of a bull flag.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
Downstairs, Danny and Glory cleared the coffee table.
From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova
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