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a statement that makes something clear
after that clarification, I find I actually agree with you
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Recent Examples of clarifications
Additional clarifications regarding the fire were still being sought Friday.
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Darcie Moran, Freep.com, 14 Mar. 2026
Supporters and committee members asked for clarifications on language in the bill, but mainly expressed admiration for LoPresto.
—Jennifer Mayerle, CBS News, 25 Feb. 2026
As the backlash against Fanatics picked up steam, the Red Sox deleted its original statement from X and posted multiple clarifications.
—A.j. Perez, Los Angeles Times, 22 Feb. 2026
The group has been advocating for such clarifications to be included in trade agreements with other Latin American nations, too.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 11 Feb. 2026
In many cases, once these clarifications are made, families have no further involvement.
—Kaitlyn Gomez, USA Today, 15 Jan. 2026
Notice 2026-05 represents an early stage of implementation; as the rules evolve, further clarifications and potential adjustments are likely.
—Associate News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2025
In her new Substack published Friday, Charli begins with a few clarifications.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 21 Nov. 2025
According to The Daily Telegraph, which first revealed the existence of the report, over the past two years BBC Arabic has had to make 215 corrections and clarifications to its reporting of the Israel-Gaza war, amounting to approximately two corrections a week.
—K.j. Yossman, Variety, 12 Nov. 2025
Darcie Moran, Freep.com, 14 Mar. 2026
Supporters and committee members asked for clarifications on language in the bill, but mainly expressed admiration for LoPresto.
—Jennifer Mayerle, CBS News, 25 Feb. 2026
As the backlash against Fanatics picked up steam, the Red Sox deleted its original statement from X and posted multiple clarifications.
—A.j. Perez, Los Angeles Times, 22 Feb. 2026
The group has been advocating for such clarifications to be included in trade agreements with other Latin American nations, too.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 11 Feb. 2026
In many cases, once these clarifications are made, families have no further involvement.
—Kaitlyn Gomez, USA Today, 15 Jan. 2026
Notice 2026-05 represents an early stage of implementation; as the rules evolve, further clarifications and potential adjustments are likely.
—Associate News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2025
In her new Substack published Friday, Charli begins with a few clarifications.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 21 Nov. 2025
According to The Daily Telegraph, which first revealed the existence of the report, over the past two years BBC Arabic has had to make 215 corrections and clarifications to its reporting of the Israel-Gaza war, amounting to approximately two corrections a week.
—K.j. Yossman, Variety, 12 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clarifications
Noun
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One of the most common explanations for this (and for the University City restaurant scene’s shortcomings in general) has to do with how dining districts tend to develop in the first place.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Mar. 2026
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Two absurd explanations were offered last week for how Poland surpassed Switzerland to become one of the world’s 20 largest economies just 34 years after the collapse of the Soviet empire.—
Editorial Board,
Washington Post,
22 Mar. 2026
Noun
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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
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There are new interpretations of his signature (excellent) trousers.—
Alice Cary,
Vogue,
23 Mar. 2026
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“Clarifications.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clarifications. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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