Synonyms for clearance
ˈklɪər ənsclear·ance

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1. clearancenoun

   the distance by which one thing clears another; the space between them

   Synonyms:
   headway, headroom

2. headroom, headway, clearancenoun

   vertical space available to allow easy passage under something

   Synonyms:
   head, headroom, dynamic headroom, headway

3. clearancenoun

   permission to proceed

   "the plane was given clearance to land"

   Synonyms:
   headway, headroom

Matched Categories

1. • Permission
   • Room
   • Separation

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1. clearancenoun

   Synonyms:
   discharge, release, exoneration, acquittal

2. clearancenoun

   Synonyms:
   (Com.) permission to leave port, permission to sail

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1. List of paraphrases for "clearance":

   demining, removal, authorization, clearing, lei, cleaning, liquidation, mine-clearance, de-mining, cleansing, authorisation, mine-clearing, slack, lui, postage, demolition, empowerment, clean-up, mine, abduction, cleanup, approval, removing, discharge, permission, winding-up, elimination, clearances, release

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1. Richard Painter:

   They have given her an office. I’m assuming they will give her the devices — which she needs, because the last thing we need is to be playing ‘Hillary games’ on a private server. She’s going to get security clearance -- she is a government employee.

2. Alicia Whitney:

   It’s comfortable in terms of ergonomics and it handles well. I also like the way it’s equipped. The Bluetooth, back-up camera, SiriusXM Radio*…it feels pretty loaded with all the fixings. And the great gas mileage and low ground clearance make it easy to live and work with. it would be great for catering and restaurant runs—something that could really be a part of our ‘growth spurt,’.

3. Jeffery Nance:

   Bottom line, everybody who has access to potentially classified information has to have the proper clearance beforehand.

4. Lincoln Eatmon:

   We have entered Briana Williams in the 100m and the 4x100 relay, subject of course to clearance, jonielle Smith is the reserve for the 100m and is a part of the 4x100 relay pool.

5. Rick Clay:

   That is where I've asked for clearance.