as in explanations
a statement that makes something clear
after that clarification, I find I actually agree with you
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Recent Examples of clarifications
Any additional clarifications cannot be provided to protect the integrity of our investigation.
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Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025
Did the state ask for exhaustive project revisions and clarifications?
—Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
The move comes after Guggenheim upgraded its rating on the stock to buy from neutral, saying last week’s clarifications on safe harbor from the Internal Revenue Service helps tracker suppliers such as Nextracker.
—Brian Evans, CNBC, 18 Aug. 2025
Instructors weren’t replaced; they were relieved of repetitive clarifications and free to focus on the discussions that require a human mind.
—Dr. Aviva Legatt, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025
In response the city made a few clarifications and small adjustments to the streets affected, but officials said the lower speeds would save lives and that more reductions were likely.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Aug. 2025
The drama, the clarifications, the rumors, the intrigue is going to follow the Giants into this offseason and grow louder by the day with someone as prominent, outspoken and influential as Deion Sanders involved in the public conversation.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 16 Dec. 2024
Spontaneous communications are casual catchups or quick clarifications, often blurring personal and work boundaries.
—Corinne Post, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
More clarifications are expected to be announced for the property and legal sectors over the next few months, which involve providing guidance on beneficial ownership to lawyers as well as training real estate agents to look out for red flags.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune Asia, 4 Oct. 2024
Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025
Did the state ask for exhaustive project revisions and clarifications?
—Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
The move comes after Guggenheim upgraded its rating on the stock to buy from neutral, saying last week’s clarifications on safe harbor from the Internal Revenue Service helps tracker suppliers such as Nextracker.
—Brian Evans, CNBC, 18 Aug. 2025
Instructors weren’t replaced; they were relieved of repetitive clarifications and free to focus on the discussions that require a human mind.
—Dr. Aviva Legatt, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025
In response the city made a few clarifications and small adjustments to the streets affected, but officials said the lower speeds would save lives and that more reductions were likely.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Aug. 2025
The drama, the clarifications, the rumors, the intrigue is going to follow the Giants into this offseason and grow louder by the day with someone as prominent, outspoken and influential as Deion Sanders involved in the public conversation.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 16 Dec. 2024
Spontaneous communications are casual catchups or quick clarifications, often blurring personal and work boundaries.
—Corinne Post, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
More clarifications are expected to be announced for the property and legal sectors over the next few months, which involve providing guidance on beneficial ownership to lawyers as well as training real estate agents to look out for red flags.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune Asia, 4 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clarifications
Noun
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Checking the boxes Rings and moons aren't the only potential explanations for blockages seen during occultations.—
Nola Taylor Tillman,
Space.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Other more mundane explanations of disappearances include weather, such as rogue waves, human error and more.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Stanford Health Care has launched an AI assistant that helps its physicians draft interpretations of clinical tests and lab results to send to patients.—
Kate Ruder,
NPR,
11 Sep. 2025
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The fall collections saw fresh interpretations of the grid.—
Andrea Zendejas,
Vogue,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Clarifications.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clarifications. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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