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 account provides no clarification on what prompted the police response in the neighborhood or when the video was taken.
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Dan Raby, CBS News, 18 June 2026
The five-in-one cleaning system not only handles your pool’s floor, walls, waterline and surface but also purifies the water with natural clarification technology.
—V Brand Stories, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Fox News Digital has reached out to GiveSendGo seeking clarification regarding the disposition of the fundraiser proceeds, whether any money remains available and what safeguards were used to ensure compliance with company policies.
—Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 17 June 2026
Air traffic control responded with evident surprise and asked for clarification.
—Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2026
Draft a concise proposal and set measurable checkpoints for a decision‑maker, because clear milestones help busy people say yes without extra clarification.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 14 June 2026
Axiver Harris, interim elections director, said the county is aware of the conflicting guidance and is awaiting further clarification from the state.
—ABC News, 14 June 2026
Instead, the board unanimously passed a motion to seek clarification about the state’s funding commitment to the project and reconsider the issue at the board meeting scheduled for June 16.
—Ryan Ballogg, Miami Herald, 12 June 2026
The spokesperson did not answer the initial question on whether ICE will be present as security at Atlanta Stadium, and DHS did not respond to a follow-up for clarification by the time of publication.
—Amna Subhan For The Ajc, AJC.com, 11 June 2026
Dan Raby, CBS News, 18 June 2026
The five-in-one cleaning system not only handles your pool’s floor, walls, waterline and surface but also purifies the water with natural clarification technology.
—V Brand Stories, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Fox News Digital has reached out to GiveSendGo seeking clarification regarding the disposition of the fundraiser proceeds, whether any money remains available and what safeguards were used to ensure compliance with company policies.
—Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 17 June 2026
Air traffic control responded with evident surprise and asked for clarification.
—Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2026
Draft a concise proposal and set measurable checkpoints for a decision‑maker, because clear milestones help busy people say yes without extra clarification.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 14 June 2026
Axiver Harris, interim elections director, said the county is aware of the conflicting guidance and is awaiting further clarification from the state.
—ABC News, 14 June 2026
Instead, the board unanimously passed a motion to seek clarification about the state’s funding commitment to the project and reconsider the issue at the board meeting scheduled for June 16.
—Ryan Ballogg, Miami Herald, 12 June 2026
The spokesperson did not answer the initial question on whether ICE will be present as security at Atlanta Stadium, and DHS did not respond to a follow-up for clarification by the time of publication.
—Amna Subhan For The Ajc, AJC.com, 11 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clarification
Noun
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The explanation is easy and politically convenient.—
Teresa Ghilarducci,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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These pics need no explanation!—
Sean Joseph OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
Noun
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Williams, who was sponsored by Puma at the time, wore an interpretation of the shirt at the French Open that year, complete with long, football-style yellow socks.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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The Dior store, located at 650 West 41st Avenue, has an exterior with a distinctive, elegant white marble facade in six finishes, which is enhanced by a graphic interpretation of cannage.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
16 June 2026
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“Clarification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clarification. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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