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
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.
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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
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
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clarifications
Noun
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Aircraft, ammunition belts, bolts of fabric, mine-working, kilt-making, cement-mixing, nuns, saris and American football have all been marshaled as explanations.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 Oct. 2025
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The prince was widely criticized for failing to show empathy for Epstein's victims and for offering unbelievable explanations for his friendship with the disgraced financier.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Vogue’s Favorite Velvet Dresses While velvet’s heritage leans formal, modern interpretations push the fabric into fresh territory—think unexpected textures, colors, and silhouettes.—
Laura Jackson,
Vogue,
22 Oct. 2025
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Luckily, he’s been pleased with the other interpretations of his work.—
William Earl,
Variety,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Clarifications.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clarifications. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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