1
as in to filter
to remove usually visible impurities from
clarify the melted butter by skimming off the milky bits
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2
as in to explain
to make plain or understandable
it would help if you could clarify your position for us
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Recent Examples of clarify
From clearing the air to clarifying friendship dynamics, this transit reminds us to choose our words wisely and, more importantly, put ourselves in another’s shoes every so often.
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Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2025
But three years later, new evidence came to light that led to the re-arrest of Robinson and the arrest of Johnson, although officials didn’t want to clarify what the evidence was.
—Olivia Lloyd, Miami Herald, 18 Sep. 2025
The spokesperson did not clarify the reason behind the decision.
—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 18 Sep. 2025
The museum’s director general clarified that some pictures circulating of a bracelet online were not of the missing item but of another currently on display at the museum.
—Lianne Kolirin, CNN Money, 17 Sep. 2025
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Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2025
But three years later, new evidence came to light that led to the re-arrest of Robinson and the arrest of Johnson, although officials didn’t want to clarify what the evidence was.
—Olivia Lloyd, Miami Herald, 18 Sep. 2025
The spokesperson did not clarify the reason behind the decision.
—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 18 Sep. 2025
The museum’s director general clarified that some pictures circulating of a bracelet online were not of the missing item but of another currently on display at the museum.
—Lianne Kolirin, CNN Money, 17 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clarify
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Baleen is a specialized type of bone that protrudes from the jaws like teeth and is used to filter small critters from the ocean water to feed.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
22 Sep. 2025
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The film explores themes of gender expectations, religious discrimination, and the tension between family duty and individual choice — all filtered through the lens of food and cooking.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
21 Sep. 2025
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On Saturday, press secretary Karoline Leavitt took to X to explain which visa holders the fee applies to and when.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
21 Sep. 2025
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John explains the rules to the first-timers, and the bracket begins — four matches at once.—
Matt Negrin,
Rolling Stone,
20 Sep. 2025
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With the cast set, Howard and his team continue to refine the script, bringing on Jim Sayles to polish it, and incorporating new tidbits from the real-life people involved in the project.—
Aaron Couch,
HollywoodReporter,
19 Sep. 2025
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Regularly review outcomes, identify drift in AI models and refine both processes and oversight.—
Manish Goyal,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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The Texas case clearly illustrates what is at stake.—
Lila Rose,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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In areas where water availability is limited, competing demands, such as agriculture or community needs, may be constrained, illustrating how AI’s resource footprint can intersect with broader development challenges.—
Michaela Rychetska,
JSTOR Daily,
18 Sep. 2025
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While apples are baking, drain cider mixture through a fine mesh strainer placed over a heatproof measuring cup with a spout, pressing firmly to extract as much juice as possible; discard solids.—
Sheri Castle,
Southern Living,
20 Sep. 2025
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Corporate interests in the region often aim to quickly extract natural resources in a way that maximizes economic benefits without considering the effects on the environment and local populations, says Laura Furones, a senior adviser at Global Witness.—
Hira Humayun,
CNN Money,
20 Sep. 2025
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In the beatdown, Indiana (4-0 overall, 1-0 Big Ten) demonstrated each of the three principles on that towel in electrifying fashion.—
Scott Dochterman,
New York Times,
21 Sep. 2025
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With their integration of customer engagement with lifecycle thinking, SURI demonstrates how sustainable design can also drive brand loyalty and rapid growth.—
Dianne Plummer,
Forbes.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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Golden State head coach Natalie Nakase acknowledged that she was fined for calling the refereeing unfair in the Valkyries’ Game 1 loss to Minnesota in the first round.—
Sabreena Merchant,
New York Times,
21 Sep. 2025
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Both of the receivers were fined $14,491 for that celebration, but that wasn't the only fine for either of them.—
Mark Kern,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Sep. 2025
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Martinez was designated for assignment by the Blue Jays last week as the team needed to clear a 40-man roster spot.—
Noah Camras,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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Volunteers will work with Clean Vibes crew members and fellow volunteers to clear the venue and vending areas of all event litter and debris.—
Kirby Adams,
Louisville Courier Journal,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Clarify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clarify. Accessed 23 Sep. 2025.
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