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
Notice 2026-05 represents an early stage of implementation; as the rules evolve, further clarifications and potential adjustments are likely.
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Associate News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2025
Even with the late clarifications, the underlying mechanics of the directive remain changed in significant ways.
—Nicole Sganga, CBS News, 21 Nov. 2025
In her new Substack published Friday, Charli begins with a few clarifications.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 21 Nov. 2025
Losch said five lawyers would give five different interpretations of the same phrasing, but said the department has heard the concerns and is looking into clarifications as needed.
—Darcie Moran, Freep.com, 14 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
The Hill is coordinating its response with the nonprofit Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press, which publicly announced its opposition to the new restrictions, asking for a delay in implementation and clarifications around the new policy.
—Ellen Mitchell, The Hill, 28 Sep. 2025
Hasty clarifications from the White House that the new charge would be a one-off payment rather than the annual fee announced by US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick on Friday only added to the uncertainty.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 21 Sep. 2025
Any additional clarifications cannot be provided to protect the integrity of our investigation.
—Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025
Associate News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2025
Even with the late clarifications, the underlying mechanics of the directive remain changed in significant ways.
—Nicole Sganga, CBS News, 21 Nov. 2025
In her new Substack published Friday, Charli begins with a few clarifications.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 21 Nov. 2025
Losch said five lawyers would give five different interpretations of the same phrasing, but said the department has heard the concerns and is looking into clarifications as needed.
—Darcie Moran, Freep.com, 14 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
The Hill is coordinating its response with the nonprofit Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press, which publicly announced its opposition to the new restrictions, asking for a delay in implementation and clarifications around the new policy.
—Ellen Mitchell, The Hill, 28 Sep. 2025
Hasty clarifications from the White House that the new charge would be a one-off payment rather than the annual fee announced by US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick on Friday only added to the uncertainty.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 21 Sep. 2025
Any additional clarifications cannot be provided to protect the integrity of our investigation.
—Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clarifications
Noun
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Like too many hack politicians, Wardlaw seems long on excuses and short on explanations.—
Robert Steinbuch,
Arkansas Online,
9 Jan. 2026
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Results appear in about 30 seconds along with clear explanations and recommendations.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The best of the bunch run the gamut from crowd-pleasing interpretations of tonka bean and leather to on-the-nose odes to a crackling fireplace.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
14 Jan. 2026
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More likely are the frequent incidents where moving objects are subject to multiple interpretations.—
Harvey Levine,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Jan. 2026
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“Clarifications.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clarifications. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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