uncleared

adjective

Definition of unclearednext
as in blocked

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Recent Examples of uncleared The country still had 1,749 square kilometers (about 675 square miles) of uncleared land as of last year. — ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026 That, combined with reams of uncleared rubble, create a hotbed for mosquitoes and rodents, according to Mohanna, the water municipality spokesperson. — Sana Noor Haq, CNN Money, 5 July 2026 Staying out of tall grass and uncleared areas of the forest floor. — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 15 June 2026 But there are also signs of uncleared hurdles. — James Boyd, New York Times, 11 June 2026 In its most recent update, the Mexican Security Cabinet said four road blockades in Jalisco remain uncleared. — David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 23 Feb. 2026 Residents can report uncleared sidewalks to the city's 311 customer service line. — Scott Wartman, Cincinnati Enquirer, 4 Feb. 2026 Kristen Shanahan, a spokesperson for Louisville Metro Public Works, said residents who notice uncleared sidewalks can report it to Metro311, the city's call center for non-emergency issues. — Killian Baarlaer, Louisville Courier Journal, 17 Dec. 2025 Lizzo has become the latest artist to be sued by a company based in Georgia over uncleared samples, according to documents filed Tuesday in California. — Andrew Flanagan, Variety, 22 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for uncleared
  1. stopped
  2. obstructed
  3. clogged
  4. impassable
  5. closed
  6. plugged
Adjective
  • Three other vehicles with human drivers then appeared to illegally pass the stopped bus.
    — Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 3 Mar. 2026
  • The truck crossed into the eastbound lane and crashed into the stopped Kia, striking the three pedestrians, CHP said.
    — Aidin Vaziri, San Francisco Chronicle, 17 Feb. 2026
Definition of stopped
Adjective
  • Following the complaints about obstructed views, Bills team executives told the media that many of those seats are being sold for events like concerts, not games.
    — Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026
  • The obstructed view and small video boards are by far the biggest complaints, and here is a small bit of what was being said.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of obstructed
Adjective
  • Brush guards trap pine needles within their bristles, forcing you to remove the entire brush to clean out clogged dirt.
    — Nick Perry, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Many miners interviewed by NPR complained that masks impair communication in a dangerous and noisy environment, become clogged with dust, are too hot to work in, and fail to screen out finer particles.
    — Howard Berkes, NPR, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of clogged
Adjective
  • Roads can become impassable, evacuation orders can change and homes or outdoor enclosures can be damaged, leaving pets vulnerable to injury or escape.
    — Melanie Marshall, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Roads were impassable, and the child's home was surrounded by deep water.
    — Jen Guadarrama, IndyStar, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of impassable
Adjective
  • The time capsule will remain closed until the spa and resort celebrate its 30th anniversary in 2045.
    — Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The school board directed the Superintendent to determine what the district’s financial obligations would be if a Schools of Hope charter occupied a closed school.
    — Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of closed
Adjective
  • He is very plugged into the world of change-makers in the incarceration realm.
    — Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Feb. 2025
  • But the new generation of GaN chargers with more power and USB ports sometimes struggle to stay plugged in due to their size and weight.
    — Andrew Liszewski, The Verge, 7 Aug. 2024
Definition of plugged

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“Uncleared.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uncleared. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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