as in explanation
a statement that makes something clear
after that clarification, I find I actually agree with you
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Recent Examples of clarification
Southwest Airlines cites battery safety concerns The airline told CBS News Texas that the clarification was made to ensure compliance with lithium‑ion battery safety guidelines.
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J.d. Miles, CBS News, 14 May 2026
The Education Department did not immediately respond to a request for clarification.
—Cory Turner, NPR, 14 May 2026
But the clarification could mean that affordable-housing-project costs grow more expensive, said Jonathan Cappelli, executive director of the Neighborhood Development Collaborative.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 13 May 2026
The United States Embassy in Israel did not respond to NBC News’ request for a clarification of the ambassador’s comments.
—Matt Bradley, NBC news, 12 May 2026
The White House did not respond to a request for clarification.
—Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 12 May 2026
Deadline has reached out to Bravo for clarification.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 11 May 2026
The accounts are made available just as they were originally reported, with neither clarification nor explanation by the government.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 11 May 2026
OutKick asked McNutt for clarification at the time.
—Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 8 May 2026
J.d. Miles, CBS News, 14 May 2026
The Education Department did not immediately respond to a request for clarification.
—Cory Turner, NPR, 14 May 2026
But the clarification could mean that affordable-housing-project costs grow more expensive, said Jonathan Cappelli, executive director of the Neighborhood Development Collaborative.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 13 May 2026
The United States Embassy in Israel did not respond to NBC News’ request for a clarification of the ambassador’s comments.
—Matt Bradley, NBC news, 12 May 2026
The White House did not respond to a request for clarification.
—Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 12 May 2026
Deadline has reached out to Bravo for clarification.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 11 May 2026
The accounts are made available just as they were originally reported, with neither clarification nor explanation by the government.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 11 May 2026
OutKick asked McNutt for clarification at the time.
—Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 8 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clarification
Noun
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Professional commentators tended to see these developments in so many local terms—turning, for their explanations, to national histories, cultures and institutions.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
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Arthur was taken back to the doctor two additional times in the ensuing weeks and was given various explanations about his condition, including asthma and even anxiety.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
17 May 2026
Noun
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In contrast, a decision by a judge is governed by stare decisis, the legal principle that courts must adhere to interpretations of law set by past decisions and that lower courts must follow higher courts when in the same jurisdiction.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
12 May 2026
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Working with gaffer Jim Plannette, Schiffman referenced classic films while adding his own interpretation, capturing the sequence on 35mm color film stock and converting it to black and white.—
Daron James,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Clarification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clarification. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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