as in permission
the approval by someone in authority for the doing of something
we'll need official clearance before publishing this editorial
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Recent Examples of clearance
Tobin added that Reyes Barrios was given police clearance from Venezuela, and had multiple employment letters and a declaration from his tattoo artist about the designs in question.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
No matter the degree of pitch or roll, its frame and bumpers never made contact with the ground, either, thanks to 31- and 30-degree approach and departure angles, respectively, plus an impressive 9.5 inches of ground clearance.
—Peter Nelson, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
Wait for official clearance before heading back and follow officials' safety precautions once allowed in.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacramento Bee, 15 Mar. 2025
But Leny Yoro is anticipating the second ball and moving towards the likely destination of the clearance.
—Rob Tanner, The Athletic, 14 Mar. 2025
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
No matter the degree of pitch or roll, its frame and bumpers never made contact with the ground, either, thanks to 31- and 30-degree approach and departure angles, respectively, plus an impressive 9.5 inches of ground clearance.
—Peter Nelson, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
Wait for official clearance before heading back and follow officials' safety precautions once allowed in.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacramento Bee, 15 Mar. 2025
But Leny Yoro is anticipating the second ball and moving towards the likely destination of the clearance.
—Rob Tanner, The Athletic, 14 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clearance
Noun
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Entering someone’s boat without permission qualifies as burglary under Florida law when accompanied by threats or aggression.—
Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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They can be given away by their owner or by bishops, while significant relics, such as hearts and organs, cannot be given away without permission from the Vatican.—
Barbie Latza Nadeau,
CNN Money,
5 Apr. 2025
Noun
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With recipient authorizations, FedEx couriers can deliver the parcel to customers’ doorsteps and take a real-time photo showing its exact position, according to the company.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
1 Apr. 2025
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Prior authorization has become a pain point for patients and doctors.—
Lauren Sausser | KFF Health News,
ABC News,
31 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Hours later, the Senate passed the RFK bill by unanimous consent.—
Meagan Flynn,
Baltimore Sun,
29 Mar. 2025
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Both designations were approved on the consent agenda, meaning there were no presentations or discussions. 2710 Bordeaux Ave.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Clearance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clearance. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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