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
When Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi noted that the Strait of Hormuz was open for commercial shipping last week, he was sharply attacked by regime hard-liners, forcing other officials to issue swift clarifications.
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Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2026
This article was updated to include additional comment from Anthropic and clarifications of some technical details by one of the sources.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 31 Mar. 2026
Additional clarifications regarding the fire were still being sought Friday.
—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
Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2026
This article was updated to include additional comment from Anthropic and clarifications of some technical details by one of the sources.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 31 Mar. 2026
Additional clarifications regarding the fire were still being sought Friday.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clarifications
Noun
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Observers have put forth several explanations for her approach.—
Zach Helfand,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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Researchers who study octopus behavior offered their own explanations for what drives this kind of escape.—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Director Stanley Kubrick’s sci-fi epic remains open to many different interpretations and may seem ponderous to modern audiences.—
David Faris,
TheWeek,
22 Apr. 2026
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Each property has its own restoration story, but all began as working farms rather than aesthetic interpretations.—
Christine Chitnis,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Clarifications.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clarifications. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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