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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
Small clarifications can prevent large amounts of unnecessary interpretation.
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Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
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.
—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
Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
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.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clarifications
Noun
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Use clear headings, concise explanations and logical formatting.—
Jeremy Fields,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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All 48 national team coaches were involved in a workshop to detail the law changes — which for the World Cup also includes a three-minute cooling break 22 minutes into each half — and every player will receive the same explanations before the tournament starts on June 11.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
31 May 2026
Noun
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And what do the fates of these men say about how and through whom the show defines audacity — a word that has two different interpretations and uses?—
Abbey White,
HollywoodReporter,
2 June 2026
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While the show's other actors don't know the truth, many of them have shared their interpretations since the finale aired.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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“Clarifications.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clarifications. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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