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
In areas with sidewalks, debris should be positioned between the sidewalk and the curb with a 3-foot clearance around it.
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Robbie Farias, Austin American Statesman, 12 July 2025
Both electric models received top-tier reviews for their capabilities, thanks to ground clearance, design and powerful electric motors.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 9 July 2025
However, clearances still could not proceed based on the system’s limited functionality.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 14 July 2025
The vehicle has 8-inch (20.3-cm) ground clearance, rolls on 15-inch wheels wrapped in 155/80 rubber, and benefits from MacPherson strut suspension to the front and an independent tailing arm to the rear.
—New Atlas, 11 July 2025
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Robbie Farias, Austin American Statesman, 12 July 2025
Both electric models received top-tier reviews for their capabilities, thanks to ground clearance, design and powerful electric motors.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 9 July 2025
However, clearances still could not proceed based on the system’s limited functionality.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 14 July 2025
The vehicle has 8-inch (20.3-cm) ground clearance, rolls on 15-inch wheels wrapped in 155/80 rubber, and benefits from MacPherson strut suspension to the front and an independent tailing arm to the rear.
—New Atlas, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clearance
Noun
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However, students are not allowed to use the devices during class, unless a teacher gives them permission for educational, health or emergency purposes.—
Rachel Wegner,
The Tennessean,
24 July 2025
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For Father's Day this year, the dad of two shared that he was given the greatest gift – permission to share his favorite photo of his wife.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
23 July 2025
Noun
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Medicare Advantage plan members can face prior authorization for many services, whereas Original Medicare has considerably fewer situations requiring approval.—
Diane Omdahl,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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In January, the US Food and Drug Administration gave marketing authorization to certain nicotine pouches for the first time, allowing sales of 10 flavors of popular brand Zyn to help adult smokers quit or cut back on their tobacco use.—
Jeffrey Kopp,
CNN Money,
14 July 2025
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Deloitte’s Connected Consumer survey echoes the tension: Enthusiasm for generative AI co-exists with a demand for transparency, accountability and explicit consent.—
Boris Dzhingarov,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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While rare, these incidents raise valid concerns about control and consent.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
14 July 2025
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“Clearance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clearance. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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