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
The American Academy of Ophthalmology has clarification on the matter, citing dry eyes as a factor but discounting blue light as a cause for eye strain.
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Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 30 Sep. 2025
While the clarification on Harrell’s status answers the most frequent inquiry, there are still plenty of injury updates, win probability, and roster construction questions to go around.
—Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 30 Sep. 2025
Newsweek has contacted the White House via email for clarification.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
The federal Office of Management and Budget did not respond to The Bee’s request for clarification on which operations would be halted.
—David Lightman, Sacbee.com, 29 Sep. 2025
The White House, for its part, did not respond to multiple requests for comment and clarification.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 29 Sep. 2025
The Hill is coordinating its response with the nonprofit Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press, which publicly announced its opposition to the new restrictions, asking for a delay in implementation and clarifications around the new policy.
—Ellen Mitchell, The Hill, 28 Sep. 2025
Another commenter suggested that the OP seek some more clarification from her supervisor.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025
Fox News Digital has reached out to Sherrill's campaign multiple times for clarification on her stance on the issue of trans athletes in women's sports but has not received a response.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 27 Sep. 2025
Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 30 Sep. 2025
While the clarification on Harrell’s status answers the most frequent inquiry, there are still plenty of injury updates, win probability, and roster construction questions to go around.
—Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 30 Sep. 2025
Newsweek has contacted the White House via email for clarification.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
The federal Office of Management and Budget did not respond to The Bee’s request for clarification on which operations would be halted.
—David Lightman, Sacbee.com, 29 Sep. 2025
The White House, for its part, did not respond to multiple requests for comment and clarification.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 29 Sep. 2025
The Hill is coordinating its response with the nonprofit Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press, which publicly announced its opposition to the new restrictions, asking for a delay in implementation and clarifications around the new policy.
—Ellen Mitchell, The Hill, 28 Sep. 2025
Another commenter suggested that the OP seek some more clarification from her supervisor.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025
Fox News Digital has reached out to Sherrill's campaign multiple times for clarification on her stance on the issue of trans athletes in women's sports but has not received a response.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 27 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clarification
Noun
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Abramov points out that this does not disprove the Mars life explanation, but rather just presents an alternative, albeit much more probable, explanation for the evidence.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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The Taliban has not yet given an explanation for its decision to implement the wider blackout this week.—
Chantelle Lee,
Time,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Each artist created their own interpretations of Jacobs’ signature silhouettes, ranging from the Tote Bag and Snapshot to ready-to-wear, accessories and wallets, through the lens of joy as wearable fashions.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
2 Oct. 2025
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Modern interpretations of inns layer rustic charm with contemporary finishes.—
Elly Leavitt,
Vogue,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Clarification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clarification. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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