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
Dillard’s operates 272 stores, including 28 clearance centers, in 30 states.
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Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 25 Feb. 2025
Revoking his clearance could limit his access to sensitive government records, given that both of Mr. Smith’s criminal investigations against Mr. Trump involved classified documents.
—Devlin Barrett, New York Times, 25 Feb. 2025
Belk Outlet sells clearance items from larger Belk stores and high-end brands that were previously unavailable at store locations.
—Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 24 Feb. 2025
After being hopeful to play in the championship, reigning Norris Trophy winner Quinn Hughes was downgraded to out Wednesday night for Thursday’s game after not getting medical clearance, his agent Pat Brisson said.
—Lauren Merola, The Athletic, 20 Feb. 2025
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Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 25 Feb. 2025
Revoking his clearance could limit his access to sensitive government records, given that both of Mr. Smith’s criminal investigations against Mr. Trump involved classified documents.
—Devlin Barrett, New York Times, 25 Feb. 2025
Belk Outlet sells clearance items from larger Belk stores and high-end brands that were previously unavailable at store locations.
—Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 24 Feb. 2025
After being hopeful to play in the championship, reigning Norris Trophy winner Quinn Hughes was downgraded to out Wednesday night for Thursday’s game after not getting medical clearance, his agent Pat Brisson said.
—Lauren Merola, The Athletic, 20 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clearance
Noun
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Alas for true love and territorial aspirations, on his way back to St. Petersburg for further orders and permission to marry, Rezanov got sick, again and again, and finally died after falling from his horse.—
Patt Morrison,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Mar. 2025
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Stafford, 37, had drawn considerable interest after the Rams granted his representatives permission to seek the potential financial parameters from another clubs if L.A. elected to peddle him.—
Jay Paris,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
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All the mayors, Johnson included, were effective in arguing that their cities’ law enforcement officers cooperate routinely with the feds in enforcing criminal warrants for people in the country without authorization.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Mar. 2025
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Without authorization from the agency, the payouts cannot go forward, the sources said.—
Douglas Gillison,
USA TODAY,
3 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The auction proceeded despite fierce opposition from thousands of artists, who have argued AI models of exploiting human creativity without consent.—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
5 Mar. 2025
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Volunteers must be 21 and consent to background check.—
Joe Rassel,
Orlando Sentinel,
5 Mar. 2025
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“Clearance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clearance. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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