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clear
24 ENTRIES FOUND:
clearer; clearest
clearer; clearest
Learner's definition of CLEAR
[also more clear; most clear]
1
: very obvious : not causing or allowing doubt明显的；清楚的；明确的 — sometimes used in spoken phrases that express anger有时用于表达愤怒的口语短语
- The show was a clear failure. [=it was clearly a failure; there is no doubt that the show was a failure]这场演出显然是个失败。
- There are clear differences between the two candidates.两位候选人的差异非常明显。
- She's the clear favorite to win the election.她显然是赢得选举的大热门。
- I'm not completely happy with the plan, but I see no clear alternative.虽然我对这个计划并不十分满意，但也没什么明确的其他选择。
- He was the clear winner.他以明显的优势获胜。
- It has become clear [=evident] to me that changes are necessary.我十分清醒地意识到，改变十分必要。
- She has made it abundantly/painfully/very clear that she does not support us.她已很明确地表示不支持我们。
- It's not clear how much longer we'll have to wait.我们不清楚还要等多久。
- She made (it) clear to me that she was unhappy. [=she told/showed me in a very definite way that she was unhappy]她明确地告诉我，她不开心。
- “Changes will have to be made.” “Yes, that's clear.”“需要有些改变。”“是的，这是明摆着的。”
- The sign said/read “Keep Out” as clear as day/daylight/anything. [=the sign very clearly said “Keep Out”]指示牌上明明白白地写着：“禁止入内”。
- I want this work finished by this afternoon. Do I make myself clear? [=do you understand me?]我希望这项工作今天下午做完。听明白了吗？
- The work needs to be finished by this afternoon. Is that clear?这项工作要在今天下午完成。清楚了吗？
- Let's get one thing perfectly clear: I want this work finished by this afternoon.让我们来搞清楚一件事：我希望这项工作今天下午做完。
2
: easily understood易懂的
- She's a clear writer. [=she writes clearly]她的作品清晰易懂。
- Her writing has a clear style.她的字迹清晰易懂。
- a clear definition/explanation易懂的定义/解释
- a clear message易懂的信息
- The instructions weren't very clear about when we were supposed to begin.说明中并没有写清楚我们应何时开始。
- (informal) The explanation was as clear as mud. [=extremely unclear]这个解释一点也不清楚。
3
a : free from doubt or confusion清楚的；无疑问的
- I think I have a clear understanding of the problem.我认为，我对这个问题的认识很清楚。
- Are you clear on/about what you need to do? [=do you understand what you need to do?]你清楚自己需要做什么吗？
- He has clear ideas about what he hopes to accomplish.他对自己希望实现的目标有清楚的认识。
b : able to think in an accurate way without confusion头脑清醒的；思维敏锐的 — see also clearheaded
- She's a clear thinker.她是一个思路清晰的人。
- This job requires someone with a clear head. [=someone who can think clearly]这项工作需要一个头脑清醒的人。
4
: easily seen : having small parts and details that can be easily seen and identified细节清晰的；易于辨认的
- This picture is blurry, but that one is clear.这幅画很模糊，但那幅却很清晰。
- Our TV has a beautifully clear picture/image.我们的电视画面/图像非常清晰。
5
: easily heard容易听见的；听得清的 : easily heard and understood听得懂的；易于听懂的
- a very clear sound非常清晰的声音
- clear pronunciation清楚的发音
- The teacher has a very clear speaking voice.那位老师说话的声音非常清晰。
6
: easily seen through清澈的
- clear [=transparent] glass透明的玻璃
- a clear liquid清澈的液体
- a glass of cool, clear water一杯清凉的水
- clear plastic bags透明塑料袋
- clear soup/broth清汤
- clear air纯净的空气
- The water in the lake is crystal clear. = The water in the lake is (as) clear as crystal.湖水像水晶一样清澈。
7
: not blocked by anything畅通的；无阻碍的 : not covered by anything无覆盖的；空置的 — often + of — see also clear of (below), the coast is clear at 1coast, clear sailing at sailing
- I had a clear view of the accident. [=I was able to see the accident clearly]我清楚地目睹了那场事故。
- The aisles must be kept clear during the show. [=no people or things can be in the aisles during the show]演出时，过道必须保持通畅。
- a clear path通畅的道路
- You should keep your work area clear.你应该保持自己的工作区域干净。
- You should keep your work area clear of clutter.你应该保持自己的工作区域没有堆放杂物。
- Don't try to cross the street until it's clear of traffic. [=until there is no traffic on the street]等没车了，再过马路。
8
of weather or the sky : not having any clouds, fog, etc.晴朗的；无云（或雾）的
- It was a beautifully clear, sunny day.那天万里无云，阳光明媚。
- a clear blue sky晴朗的碧空
- You can see thousands of stars on a clear night.在晴朗的夜空，你能看到成千上万的星星。
9
a : free of marks or spots洁净的；无斑痕的
- an actress with beautifully/perfectly clear healthy skin皮肤白净健康的女演员
b : having a distinct and bright color（颜色）明亮的，鲜明的
- She has clear blue eyes.她有着一双明亮的蓝眼睛。
c medical : free of abnormal signs or symptoms正常的；无异常症状的
- After treatment, all his tests were clear. [=his tests did not show any problems]经过治疗后，他的各项检查结果都正常。
10
: free from feelings of guilt or blame问心无愧的；清白的 — used with conscience与conscience连用
- The accident wasn't my fault. My conscience is clear. = I have a clear conscience.那场事故不是我的错。我问心无愧。
◊ If your conscience is clear, you do not feel guilty because you do not believe that you have done anything wrong.问心无愧（不感到有负罪感，相信自己没做错事）
11
finance — used to describe the amount that remains after costs, taxes, etc., have been paid（付清成本、税费等后的）净的，纯的
- We made a clear [=net] profit of $500.我们净赚500美元。
12
: not having any planned or scheduled activities没有安排活动的；空闲的
- Wednesday afternoon is clear [=free], so let's meet then.周三下午有空，我们那时见吧。
- I like to keep my schedule clear on Friday afternoons.我喜欢把周五下午的时间空出来。
(as) clear as a bell
: very clear非常清晰的；清澈明净的
- It was clear as a bell that morning—not a cloud in the sky.那天早上天气晴朗，万里无云。
- The water was as clear as a bell.水清澈见底。
- Clear as a bell, I heard him say my name.我听得非常清楚，他叫了我的名字。
- a sound as clear as a bell非常清晰的声音
clear of
: away from (something dangerous, harmful, etc.)离开，避开（危险、伤害等） — see also 1clear 7 (above)
- Keep/Stay clear of [=out of] trouble!别招惹麻烦！
- Stand clear of the closing doors!门正在关闭，站远点！
- We'll pick up speed once we get clear of the heavy traffic.一驶离交通拥挤的地段，我们就可以加速了。
see your way clear to
steer clear (of)
— clearness
noun [noncount]- I was impressed by the clearness [=(more commonly) clarity] of his explanation.他的解释清楚明白，给我留下了深刻的印象。
- the clearness of the water水的清澈
2 clear /ˈkliɚ/ verb
clears; cleared; clearing
2 clear
/ˈkliɚ/
verb
clears; cleared; clearing
Learner's definition of CLEAR
1
[no object] : to become clear变晴朗；变清澈；变清楚: such as
a of weather or the sky : to change so that there are no clouds, fog, etc.（天气或天空）变晴朗，放晴 — see also clear up (below)
- The sky cleared after the rain.雨后天空放晴。
- The weather is cloudy now, but it's clearing gradually.虽然这会儿天空多云，但正慢慢转晴。
b of clouds, fog, smoke, etc. : to go away（云、雾、烟等）消散，散去
- The clouds cleared (from the sky) after the rain.雨后云散了。
- The morning fog gradually cleared.晨雾渐渐散去了。
- When the smoke cleared, we could see that the building had been completely destroyed.烟雾散去后，我们看到那座建筑已彻底被毁。
c of a liquid : to change by becoming easier to see through : to become transparent or more transparent（液体）变清澈，变透明
- The water cleared after the mud had settled.泥沙沉淀后，水变清澈了。
d of the skin : to become free of marks or spots（皮肤）变光洁，变得明净无瑕 — see also clear up (below)
- My skin cleared when I started using the cream.用了这种护肤霜后，我的肌肤变得光洁了。
e
◊ When your head clears or when something clears your head, you become more awake or alert and are able to think in a normal way without confusion.（头脑）变清醒，变机敏
- My head cleared after a good night's sleep. = A good night's sleep cleared my head. [=I was able to think clearly again after a good night's sleep]睡了一宿好觉后，我的头脑清醒了。
f
◊ When your vision/eyesight clears you become able to see things correctly.（视力）变清晰
- When I woke up everything was blurry at first, but then my vision gradually cleared.我刚醒来时眼前还一片模糊，后来视野逐渐清晰了起来。
2
a [+ object] : to remove something entirely from an area or place清除；移走；搬走
- He used a shovel to clear the snow off/from the driveway. = He used a shovel to clear the driveway of snow.他用铁锹清除私家车道上的积雪。
- They cleared timber from/off the land.他们搬走了地上的木料。
- She cleared everything out of the closet.她把壁橱清空了。
- I'll clear those books out of the/your way.我会把这些书都搬到一边去。
- She cleared [=removed] the dishes from the table. = She cleared the table (of dishes).她把桌上的餐盘都收拾走了。
b : to cause the people in an area or place to leave使离开；清场
[+ object]
- clear a room of unwanted visitors = clear unwanted visitors from a room将不速之客请出房间
- The alarm cleared [=emptied] the room (of people).警报一响，房间里的人都撤离了。
[no object]
- The room cleared quickly when the alarm sounded. [=the people in the room left quickly when the alarm sounded]警报响起，房间里的人都迅速撤离了。
c [+ object] : to leave (an area or place) so that it is empty撤离；离开；腾空
- The police ordered the crowd to clear the area.警察命令人群离开这一区域。
3
[+ object] : to make (a path, road, open space, etc.) by removing things that block or cover an area or surface清除（障碍）；使畅通
- The guide cleared a path for us through the jungle.向导为我们开出了一条穿过丛林的小径。
- I cleared a space on the desk for my new computer.我在桌子上腾出一块地方放置新电脑。
4
[+ object] : to go over, under, or past (something) without touching（无接触地）越过，穿过，通过，经过
- The horse cleared [=jumped over] the fence easily.那匹马轻松地跃过了栅栏。
- The pole-vaulter cleared 15 feet on his first try.那名撑竿跳运动员第一跳就跃过了15英尺。
- The boat's sail just/narrowly cleared [=passed under] the bottom of the bridge.那艘船的帆勉强从桥底通过。
5
[+ object] : to prove that (someone) is not guilty of a crime证明清白（或无罪）
- The investigation cleared him officially of all the charges against him.调查正式澄清了对他的所有指控。
- He says he's innocent and he wants an opportunity to clear himself. = He wants an opportunity to clear his name. [=to prove that he is innocent]他说自己是无辜的，并希望有机会证明自己的清白。
6
[+ object]
a : to get approval for (something)获准；得到许可
- You should clear the article with your boss before trying to get it published.在尝试发表这篇文章前，你应该先征得你老板的许可。
b : to give approval for (something)批准；允许
- Her boss cleared [=approved] the article for publication.她的老板同意发表这篇文章。
c : to say that (someone) has official permission to do something批准；获准
- The head of the agency has cleared her to see classified information.部门负责人已准许她查阅机密信息。
- The flight/plane/pilot was cleared to land. = The flight/plane/pilot was cleared for landing. [=the flight/plane/pilot was given official permission/clearance to land]这个航班/这架飞机/这位驾驶员已得到着陆许可。
- We were cleared (to go) through customs. = We cleared customs.我们已获准通过海关。
d : to be passed or officially approved by (a group)被通过；得到准许
- The bill has finally cleared the Senate. [=the Senate has finally passed the bill]这一法案最终在参议院获得通过。
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[+ object] finance
a : to pay all the money that is owed for (a debt or loan)付清，偿清，结清（债务或贷款）
- clear a debt偿清债务
b : to gain (an amount of money) after paying all costs, taxes, etc.（付清成本、税费等后）净赚，净盈
- After paying our expenses we cleared almost 1,000 dollars on the deal.扣除各种开支后，这笔生意我们净赚了差不多1000美元。
- clear a profit赚得利润
c
◊ When a check clears or is cleared, it goes through the process of being reviewed and accepted by a bank, and the money for the check is taken from the bank's account.兑现（支票）
- Checks can take up to four days to clear. = Checks can take up to four days to be cleared.支票兑现可能需要四天的时间。
- The check failed to clear. [=the check bounced]那张支票被拒付了。
clear away
[phrasal verb] clear (something) away or clear away (something)
: to remove (something) from an area or surface清除；收拾 — sometimes used figuratively有时用作比喻
- Just give me a moment to clear away all these papers, then we can sit down at the table.给我几分钟把这些文件收拾一下，然后我们便可以在桌旁坐下来了。
- They had a long talk and were able to clear away [=clear up, resolve] all their misunderstandings.他们长谈了一次，消除了彼此间的所有误会。
clear off
[phrasal verb] 1
clear off (something) or clear (something) off (something) : to remove things from (an area or surface)（从某处）移走，搬走，清除
- It took her a few minutes to clear off the dinner table.她用几分钟把饭桌收拾干净了。
- It took her a few minutes to clear the dishes off the dinner table.她几分钟就把餐具从饭桌上收拾走了。
- I'll clear off my desk so that you can use it.我会把我的桌子收拾干净，这样你就可以用了。
2
chiefly British, informal
a : to go away or run away : to leave quickly走掉；跑掉；迅速离开
- When we heard the night watchman, we cleared off as quickly as we could.听到守夜人来了，我们就拼命跑开了。
- I told him to clear off [=get lost] and leave me alone.我叫他走开，别管我。
b clear off (a place) : to leave (a place) quickly迅速离开（某地）
- I ordered the hikers to clear off [=get off] my land at once.我命令那些徒步旅行者马上离开我的领地。
clear out
[phrasal verb] 1
: to leave quickly迅速离开
- He cleared out without paying his rent.他还没付房租就一下子搬走了。
2
clear (something) out or clear out (something) : to remove unwanted things from (an area or place)收拾；清理 — see also clearout
- clear out a cluttered closet清理杂乱的壁橱
clear the air
clear the deck/decks
clear up
[phrasal verb] 1
: to become clear变晴朗；变清澈；变清楚: such as
a of weather or the sky : to change so that there are no clouds, fog, etc.天气或天空）变晴朗，放晴
- The sky cleared up after the rain.雨后天空放晴了。
- It's cloudy now, but it's clearing up gradually.这会儿天空多云，但正慢慢放晴。
b of the skin : to become free of marks or spots（皮肤）变光洁，变明净无瑕
- My skin cleared up when I started using the cream.用了这种护肤霜后，我的肌肤变得光洁了。
2
clear up or clear (something) up or clear up (something) : to go away or cause (something) to go away（使）消失
- My symptoms cleared up once I started using the cream.用了这种护肤霜后，我的症状就消失了。
- The cream has cleared up my symptoms.这种护肤霜使我的症状消失了。
3
clear (something) up or clear up (something)
a : to make (something) clear by explaining it澄清；解释清楚
- clear up a mystery解开谜团
b : to cause the end of (something) by talking about it or dealing with it消除；解决
- We need to clear up [=resolve] these misunderstandings.我们需要消除这些误会。
- If we try I'm sure we can clear up these problems quickly.如果我们努力，我相信很快就能解决这些问题。
4
British : to make an area clean or tidy打扫；清洁；整理
- Let's clear up [=clean up, tidy up] before we leave.出发前，我们打扫一下吧。
clear your throat
: to make a noise in your throat for attention or to be able to speak more clearly清嗓子
- He cleared his throat and began to speak.他清了清嗓子，便开始讲话了。
3 clear /ˈkliɚ/ adverb
3 clear
/ˈkliɚ/
adverb
Learner's definition of CLEAR
1
: in a clear manner清楚地；清晰地 — used in the phrase loud and clear用于短语loud and clear
- “Can you hear me now?” “Loud and clear.” [=I can hear you very clearly]“你现在能听到我的话吗？”“非常清楚。”
2
chiefly US, informal : all the way : completely or entirely一直；完全；彻底
- We drove clear across the state.我们开车穿越了整个州。
- The ball rolled clear across the street.皮球一路滚过了街道。
free and clear
4 clear /ˈkliɚ/ noun
4 clear
/ˈkliɚ/
noun
Learner's definition of CLEAR
in the clear
: free from guilt or suspicion无罪的；清白的；无嫌疑的
- The investigation/jury considered all the charges against him and concluded that he was in the clear. [=that he was not guilty]查/陪审团认真考查了对他的所有指控，最后认定他无罪。
- He's not in the clear yet. The police still consider him a suspect.他还没有洗脱嫌疑。警方仍认为他是嫌疑犯。
3
b
: easily visible : plain
c
: free from obscurity or ambiguity : easily understood : unmistakable
clearness noun
cleared; clearing; clears
4
a
: to free from what obstructs or is unneeded: such as
(1)
(4)
: to erase stored or displayed data from (a device, such as a computer or calculator)
c
6
a
: to free from obligation or encumbrance
c(1)
: to free (a ship or shipment) by payment of duties or harbor fees
(2)
: to pass through (customs)
d
: to gain without deduction : net
e
: to put through a clearinghouse
Synonyms
Adjective
Verb
Example Sentences
Adjective There are clear differences between the two candidates. She's the clear favorite to win the election. I'm not completely happy with the plan, but I see no clear alternative. He was the clear winner. She has made it abundantly clear that she does not support us. It's not clear how much longer we'll have to wait. “Changes will have to be made.” “Yes, that's clear.” Her writing has a clear style. The instructions weren't very clear about when we were supposed to begin. I think I have a clear understanding of the problem. Adverb We drove clear across the state. The ball rolled clear across the street. Verb The sky cleared after the rain. The weather is cloudy now, but it's clearing gradually. The morning fog gradually cleared. When the smoke cleared, we could see that the building had been completely destroyed. The water cleared after the mud had settled. My skin cleared when I started using the cream. They cleared timber from the land. She cleared everything out of the closet. I'll clear those books out of the way. The police ordered the crowd to clear the area. See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Jacky Wong, WSJ, 13 Sep. 2022 Weiland said authorities still aren’t clear on how the individuals got hurt. Annie Vainshtein, San Francisco Chronicle, 12 Sep. 2022 Without question, Putin is now beginning to face some of the challenges that have been quite clear to Western leaders until now, with even more complications. David A. Andelman, CNN, 12 Sep. 2022 What is clear to observers of the game is that players have got faster. Gerald Marzorati, The New Yorker, 12 Sep. 2022 Skies were so clear on that fateful morning because a huge high pressure system had parked itself over the East Coast, and in doing so, shunted the massive Hurricane Erin out to sea. Greg Porter, Washington Post, 11 Sep. 2022 The order will be lifted when water samples are clear of E. coli., which officials said will likely be a few days. BostonGlobe.com, 9 Sep. 2022 Listening in one-on-one meetings with employees and their leaders, formal programming, and pulse checks help Burke be clear on what HubSpotters want right now: transparency, autonomy, and living rich lives outside of work. Anna Oakes, Quartz, 8 Sep. 2022 Playing someone with that much faculty and control is so much fun and playing someone who isn't always clear about their intentions is just mind-blowingly fun. Yolanda Machado, EW.com, 8 Sep. 2022 Tim Mcdonnell, Quartz, 7 Sep. 2022 Returning to the emphasis about these assertions being unequivocal, suppose an assertion is made by some prominent AI developer that isn’t so clear-cut. Lance Eliot, Forbes, 26 Aug. 2022 The situations for both of those teams seemed less clear-cut than Merrillville’s, however, with competitions continuing as of earlier this week. Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 11 Aug. 2022 Further details about the movie have not been as clear-cut as Kaling's enthusiasm for Witherspoon's and actor Ryan Phillippe's kids. Anna Lazarus Caplan, Peoplemag, 11 Aug. 2022 Other spots seem more clear-cut: Hall as a net-front man, Bergeron in the bumper, and Pastrnak in the left circle. Matt Porter, BostonGlobe.com, 10 Aug. 2022 Analysts believe Milorad Dodik, the leader of the semiautonomous ethnic Serb republic within the Bosnian federation, is pushing for a more clear-cut breakaway that could unleash new turmoil in the region. Ishaan Tharoor, Washington Post, 31 July 2022 Vingegaard steered clear of danger on the final laps in Paris, crossing — safely — alongside his teammates well behind the peloton. New York Times, 24 July 2022 Why have crypto innovators in the U.S. steered clear of a market that has a more than $100 trillion market cap? Faryar Shirzad, Fortune, 21 July 2022 Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 2 Sep. 2022 Retailers have a glut of inventory and are discounting items to clear space for holiday goods, with many having already lowered profit expectations for the year. WSJ, 29 Aug. 2022 In other cases, park rangers or volunteer crews will use safe methods to clear tracks. Kyla Guilfoil, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2022 This limits bacterial replication while also sending inflammatory signals that help clear bacteria. Hayley Muendlein, The Conversation, 17 Aug. 2022 Shortly before the Friday hearing, Jones agreed to send Blue Asension $400,000 to clear sales order backlogs, Riley said. James Nani, Bloomberg.com, 12 Aug. 2022 In addition to clear messaging and better hygiene, health specialists have underscored the importance of testing being available, free and confidential. Conor Murray, Forbes, 11 Aug. 2022 The legislation adds hypertension to list of ailments that are presumed to be caused by exposure to Agent Orange, a herbicide used by the U.S. military to clear vegetation. Chris Megerian, BostonGlobe.com, 10 Aug. 2022 The legislation adds hypertension to list of ailments that are presumed to be caused by exposure to Agent Orange, a herbicide used by the U.S. military to clear vegetation. Chris Megerian, ajc, 10 Aug. 2022 Alex Vejar, The Salt Lake Tribune, 27 Oct. 2021 Eagles coach Denise Wolf said adjustments designed to improve clears and get better looks off corners helped keep her team in strong contention, particularly in a back-and-forth first half. Rich Scherr, baltimoresun.com, 1 Nov. 2019 Although the public health guidelines are clear - steer clear of others - these workers are putting in longer shifts and taking on bigger workloads. Author: Abha Bhattarai, Anchorage Daily News, 13 Apr. 2020 But steer clear of buying this for gamers looking for a traditional Sonic or Mario platformers: This might be a loser for them. Lisa Marie Segarra, Fortune, 5 Dec. 2019 Brady adds that Kennedy, who has committed to play at Virginia Tech, was just as valuable on defending clears thanks to her strong footwork. Brent Kennedy, baltimoresun.com, 10 June 2019 Off the beaches, Spanish mackerel will turn on as soon as winds drop and water clears, and cobia are also in the area around markers and other structure. Frank Sargeant, AL.com, 20 Apr. 2018 Brady adds that Kennedy, who has committed to play at Virginia Tech, was just as valuable on defending clears thanks to her strong footwork. Brent Kennedy, baltimoresun.com, 10 June 2019 Domagoj Vida had seven clears from the Croatian defense. Rory Smith, New York Times, 12 July 2018 See More
Adjective
Nonetheless, its selling point for investors is clear: It will be supercharged by the booming EV market in China, and globally. Jacky Wong, WSJ, 13 Sep. 2022 Weiland said authorities still aren’t clear on how the individuals got hurt. Annie Vainshtein, San Francisco Chronicle, 12 Sep. 2022 Without question, Putin is now beginning to face some of the challenges that have been quite clear to Western leaders until now, with even more complications. David A. Andelman, CNN, 12 Sep. 2022 What is clear to observers of the game is that players have got faster. Gerald Marzorati, The New Yorker, 12 Sep. 2022 Skies were so clear on that fateful morning because a huge high pressure system had parked itself over the East Coast, and in doing so, shunted the massive Hurricane Erin out to sea. Greg Porter, Washington Post, 11 Sep. 2022 The order will be lifted when water samples are clear of E. coli., which officials said will likely be a few days. BostonGlobe.com, 9 Sep. 2022 Listening in one-on-one meetings with employees and their leaders, formal programming, and pulse checks help Burke be clear on what HubSpotters want right now: transparency, autonomy, and living rich lives outside of work. Anna Oakes, Quartz, 8 Sep. 2022 Playing someone with that much faculty and control is so much fun and playing someone who isn't always clear about their intentions is just mind-blowingly fun. Yolanda Machado, EW.com, 8 Sep. 2022 Adverb
If the technical details seem murky to non-experts, the reputation risk of the bitcoin model is clear-cut, said Larry Newhook, CEO of Alpha Innovations, an asset management firm. Tim Mcdonnell, Quartz, 7 Sep. 2022 Returning to the emphasis about these assertions being unequivocal, suppose an assertion is made by some prominent AI developer that isn’t so clear-cut. Lance Eliot, Forbes, 26 Aug. 2022 The situations for both of those teams seemed less clear-cut than Merrillville’s, however, with competitions continuing as of earlier this week. Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 11 Aug. 2022 Further details about the movie have not been as clear-cut as Kaling's enthusiasm for Witherspoon's and actor Ryan Phillippe's kids. Anna Lazarus Caplan, Peoplemag, 11 Aug. 2022 Other spots seem more clear-cut: Hall as a net-front man, Bergeron in the bumper, and Pastrnak in the left circle. Matt Porter, BostonGlobe.com, 10 Aug. 2022 Analysts believe Milorad Dodik, the leader of the semiautonomous ethnic Serb republic within the Bosnian federation, is pushing for a more clear-cut breakaway that could unleash new turmoil in the region. Ishaan Tharoor, Washington Post, 31 July 2022 Vingegaard steered clear of danger on the final laps in Paris, crossing — safely — alongside his teammates well behind the peloton. New York Times, 24 July 2022 Why have crypto innovators in the U.S. steered clear of a market that has a more than $100 trillion market cap? Faryar Shirzad, Fortune, 21 July 2022 Verb
Muscles need glucose to function, so movement helps clear sugars from the bloodstream -- that's the reason why many runners rely on carbo-loading before a marathon or race, for example. Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 2 Sep. 2022 Retailers have a glut of inventory and are discounting items to clear space for holiday goods, with many having already lowered profit expectations for the year. WSJ, 29 Aug. 2022 In other cases, park rangers or volunteer crews will use safe methods to clear tracks. Kyla Guilfoil, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2022 This limits bacterial replication while also sending inflammatory signals that help clear bacteria. Hayley Muendlein, The Conversation, 17 Aug. 2022 Shortly before the Friday hearing, Jones agreed to send Blue Asension $400,000 to clear sales order backlogs, Riley said. James Nani, Bloomberg.com, 12 Aug. 2022 In addition to clear messaging and better hygiene, health specialists have underscored the importance of testing being available, free and confidential. Conor Murray, Forbes, 11 Aug. 2022 The legislation adds hypertension to list of ailments that are presumed to be caused by exposure to Agent Orange, a herbicide used by the U.S. military to clear vegetation. Chris Megerian, BostonGlobe.com, 10 Aug. 2022 The legislation adds hypertension to list of ailments that are presumed to be caused by exposure to Agent Orange, a herbicide used by the U.S. military to clear vegetation. Chris Megerian, ajc, 10 Aug. 2022 Noun
What made his and Marcus’s decision clear was the standard to which UVA’s players are held. Alex Vejar, The Salt Lake Tribune, 27 Oct. 2021 Eagles coach Denise Wolf said adjustments designed to improve clears and get better looks off corners helped keep her team in strong contention, particularly in a back-and-forth first half. Rich Scherr, baltimoresun.com, 1 Nov. 2019 Although the public health guidelines are clear - steer clear of others - these workers are putting in longer shifts and taking on bigger workloads. Author: Abha Bhattarai, Anchorage Daily News, 13 Apr. 2020 But steer clear of buying this for gamers looking for a traditional Sonic or Mario platformers: This might be a loser for them. Lisa Marie Segarra, Fortune, 5 Dec. 2019 Brady adds that Kennedy, who has committed to play at Virginia Tech, was just as valuable on defending clears thanks to her strong footwork. Brent Kennedy, baltimoresun.com, 10 June 2019 Off the beaches, Spanish mackerel will turn on as soon as winds drop and water clears, and cobia are also in the area around markers and other structure. Frank Sargeant, AL.com, 20 Apr. 2018 Brady adds that Kennedy, who has committed to play at Virginia Tech, was just as valuable on defending clears thanks to her strong footwork. Brent Kennedy, baltimoresun.com, 10 June 2019 Domagoj Vida had seven clears from the Croatian defense. Rory Smith, New York Times, 12 July 2018 See More Word History
Etymology
Adjective, Adverb, Verb, and Noun
Middle English clere, from Anglo-French cler, from Latin clarus clear, bright; akin to Latin calare to call — more at low entry 3
First Known Use
Adjective
13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
Adverb
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Verb
14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a
Noun
1674, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Time Traveler
The first known use of clear was in the 13th century Phrases Containing clear
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