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 Washington Examiner has reached out to the White House for clarification.
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Hailey Bullis, The Washington Examiner, 27 Mar. 2026
The treaty has now officially been signed, providing rules and clarification around revenue sharing, access to funding and data transparency for co-pros.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 26 Mar. 2026
LeBron James appeared to yell from the bench, asking clarification in Indiana on Wednesday night.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 26 Mar. 2026
Its approach centers on an effortless online application when users need clarification.
—Ascend Agency, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
The Hill has reached out to TSA, ICE and Transportation Department for clarification.
—Max Rego, The Hill, 22 Mar. 2026
Renters should document any concerns and request clarification on maintenance procedures before signing a long lease.
—Daniel Fusch, AZCentral.com, 18 Mar. 2026
Despite the ring clarification, Haack confirmed her romance with current boyfriend Christopher Larocca is in a good place.
—Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 17 Mar. 2026
Additional clarifications regarding the fire were still being sought Friday.
—Darcie Moran, Freep.com, 14 Mar. 2026
Hailey Bullis, The Washington Examiner, 27 Mar. 2026
The treaty has now officially been signed, providing rules and clarification around revenue sharing, access to funding and data transparency for co-pros.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 26 Mar. 2026
LeBron James appeared to yell from the bench, asking clarification in Indiana on Wednesday night.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 26 Mar. 2026
Its approach centers on an effortless online application when users need clarification.
—Ascend Agency, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
The Hill has reached out to TSA, ICE and Transportation Department for clarification.
—Max Rego, The Hill, 22 Mar. 2026
Renters should document any concerns and request clarification on maintenance procedures before signing a long lease.
—Daniel Fusch, AZCentral.com, 18 Mar. 2026
Despite the ring clarification, Haack confirmed her romance with current boyfriend Christopher Larocca is in a good place.
—Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 17 Mar. 2026
Additional clarifications regarding the fire were still being sought Friday.
—Darcie Moran, Freep.com, 14 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clarification
Noun
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Willick was not convinced by this explanation, noting that many graphic and upsetting stories had been shared from the bimah in the past two and a half years—stories about violence perpetrated by Hamas.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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Braves manager Walt Weiss came out of the home dugout for an explanation.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
29 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Evasive about how his work should read, Balanchine did not certify an interpretation of this splendor.—
Guillermo Perez,
Miami Herald,
24 Mar. 2026
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Attorneys for the city and the organizers shared conflicting interpretations on how the data center tax breaks should be classified.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
24 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Clarification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clarification. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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