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
According to a list of demands posted at the front doors of the mayor’s office, the activists were demanding clarification of the city’s policies regarding police interaction with immigration authorities.
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Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Jan. 2026
Poryes’ clarification comes after Hilary Duff, star of the hit Disney Channel show Lizzie McGuire, suggested that her show and its blockbuster film may have influenced the central plot of Hannah Montana in a recent interview with Vanity Fair.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 22 Jan. 2026
Clearly surprised by the remark, Liman interrupted Bach for clarification.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 22 Jan. 2026
The school district has not yet responded to the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty’s letter seeking clarification on the legal basis for its cease-and-desist demand, Brewer said.
—Kayla Huynh, jsonline.com, 21 Jan. 2026
This clarification is urgent, because critics on all sides misrepresent what retailers can—and cannot—do.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 21 Jan. 2026
Communications representatives for Prime Healthcare did not immediately respond to requests for clarification.
—Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 20 Jan. 2026
Both the National Association of Counties and the National League of Cities asked for clarification of how the Department of Homeland Security made its determination for each community, but none was provided before the list was substantially pared down.
—Andy Rose, CNN Money, 19 Jan. 2026
In many cases, once these clarifications are made, families have no further involvement.
—Kaitlyn Gomez, USA Today, 15 Jan. 2026
Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Jan. 2026
Poryes’ clarification comes after Hilary Duff, star of the hit Disney Channel show Lizzie McGuire, suggested that her show and its blockbuster film may have influenced the central plot of Hannah Montana in a recent interview with Vanity Fair.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 22 Jan. 2026
Clearly surprised by the remark, Liman interrupted Bach for clarification.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 22 Jan. 2026
The school district has not yet responded to the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty’s letter seeking clarification on the legal basis for its cease-and-desist demand, Brewer said.
—Kayla Huynh, jsonline.com, 21 Jan. 2026
This clarification is urgent, because critics on all sides misrepresent what retailers can—and cannot—do.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 21 Jan. 2026
Communications representatives for Prime Healthcare did not immediately respond to requests for clarification.
—Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 20 Jan. 2026
Both the National Association of Counties and the National League of Cities asked for clarification of how the Department of Homeland Security made its determination for each community, but none was provided before the list was substantially pared down.
—Andy Rose, CNN Money, 19 Jan. 2026
In many cases, once these clarifications are made, families have no further involvement.
—Kaitlyn Gomez, USA Today, 15 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clarification
Noun
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Certainly not satisfied with official explanations of how this came to pass.—
Dana Goodyear,
New Yorker,
7 Jan. 2026
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Tyler went on in her response to provide explanations for each of the violations OCPF auditors noted in the disposition.—
Tim Dunn,
Boston Herald,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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South Korea’s legislature hasn’t ratified the trade agreement due to a dispute over conflicting interpretations of its implementation.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Jan. 2026
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His administration has long advocated for a broad interpretation of the Second Amendment.—
BrieAnna J. Frank,
USA Today,
27 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Clarification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clarification. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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