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
The new law clarifies that landlords can't keep security deposits for damage that predates a renter's stay in an apartment or that is part of normal wear and tear.
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Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 5 June 2025
Russell clarified that Alessi helped reorganize the report but did not change any content.
—Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 4 June 2025
The White House has not released a transcript of the call or clarified whether Trump pushed back on Putin’s vow to retaliate or offered support to Ukraine.
—Nik Popli, Time, 4 June 2025
Adidas has yet to clarify whether this is a single breach affecting multiple regions or several separate incidents.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 4 June 2025
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Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 5 June 2025
Russell clarified that Alessi helped reorganize the report but did not change any content.
—Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 4 June 2025
The White House has not released a transcript of the call or clarified whether Trump pushed back on Putin’s vow to retaliate or offered support to Ukraine.
—Nik Popli, Time, 4 June 2025
Adidas has yet to clarify whether this is a single breach affecting multiple regions or several separate incidents.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 4 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clarify
Verb
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Aged at least four years and non-chill filtered, this Kentucky gem packs a rich caramel sweetness balanced by a spicy rye kick.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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The band filtered out of the dressing room; Sly came last, picking up his knees like a drum majorette and grinning a steely grin.—
Timothy Crouse,
Rolling Stone,
9 June 2025
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The smaller budget is in part explained by the expiration of one-time spending that came as part of 2023’s more than $70 billion budget that raised spending by nearly 40%.—
Alex Derosier,
Twin Cities,
7 June 2025
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And as one dad recently shared on Reddit, the days of explaining things with talk of storks or other mythical tales are likely over.—
Christian Dashiell,
Parents,
7 June 2025
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Human editors will refine and enhance Claude’s drafts before publication.—
Gene Marks,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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Suncor refines about 98,000 barrels of crude oil per day during normal operations and supplies about 40% of the gasoline used in Colorado.—
Noelle Phillips,
Denver Post,
7 June 2025
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Rahm, who took 35 putts, was asked if his score could illustrate how tough Oakmont was playing.—
Apress,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 June 2025
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But this kind of analysis helps illustrate who benefits and who is hurt by a bill.—
Emily Badger,
New York Times,
13 June 2025
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The pilot, a 51-year-old man from Maple Park, was extracted from the plane and given emergency medical aid, but ultimately succumbed to his injuries on the scene, officials said.—
Carolyn Stein,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2025
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The system extracts key data points in seconds—interpreting not just text but also images and tables—streamlining a process that once consumed thousands of human hours.—
Rhett Power,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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Of course, none of that would matter if the team had not demonstrated strong fan support and signed up those 10,000 season-ticket holders, which is around the same number the Warriors have in the same arena—albeit at a lower price.—
Matt Craig,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Not least the fact that clubs other than City will be monitoring Gibbs-White’s position, with the 26-year-old England international having demonstrated his value emphatically again during a season in which Forest pushed for a top-five finish for many months.—
Paul Taylor,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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If a customer wants to take a risk and perform a fraudulent activity, then the insurer could automatically fine the customer or cancel their coverage, ensuring optimal integrity of their blockchain without requiring much human interaction.—
Robert Clark,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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Edmonton Oilers defenseman Jake Walman was fined a total of $10,000 for both punching Matthew Tkachuk of the Florida Panthers in the face, and squirting water on the Florida bench.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
11 June 2025
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The filmmakers had other hurdles to clear as well, including the incredibly complicated and fraught world of music licensing.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Her father, Kevin Fox, was arrested four months later in connection with her murder, but was later cleared.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2025
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“Clarify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clarify. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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