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as in refined
to remove usually visible impurities from
clarify the melted butter by skimming off the milky bits
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as in explained
to make plain or understandable
it would help if you could clarify your position for us
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Recent Examples of clarified
George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
However, in a video on Out magazine’s Instagram, GLAAD’s Tony Morrison clarified its meaning.
—Lexi Carson, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Dec. 2024
The Metro Richmond Zoo clarified that if no name wins an outright majority of the votes, there would be a second vote with the top two contenders.
—Christine Rousselle, Fox News, 28 Dec. 2024
Chen clarified his limited engagement with crypto prior to this event.
—Dave Birnbaum, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
The 33-year-old also clarified his relationship with Sayed, denying any romantic involvement in a series of candid posts.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 26 Dec. 2024
Information about the injured is being clarified, but according to preliminary data, there are survivors.
—Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
It was never clarified by Biden or his staff what the president meant.
—Haisten Willis, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 25 Dec. 2024
The information about the injured is being clarified, but according to preliminary data there are survivors.
—Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
Verb
However, Wheal clarified that proposing at someone else's wedding is a different matter entirely.
—George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
However, in a video on Out magazine’s Instagram, GLAAD’s Tony Morrison clarified its meaning.
—Lexi Carson, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Dec. 2024
The Metro Richmond Zoo clarified that if no name wins an outright majority of the votes, there would be a second vote with the top two contenders.
—Christine Rousselle, Fox News, 28 Dec. 2024
Chen clarified his limited engagement with crypto prior to this event.
—Dave Birnbaum, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
The 33-year-old also clarified his relationship with Sayed, denying any romantic involvement in a series of candid posts.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 26 Dec. 2024
Information about the injured is being clarified, but according to preliminary data, there are survivors.
—Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
It was never clarified by Biden or his staff what the president meant.
—Haisten Willis, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 25 Dec. 2024
The information about the injured is being clarified, but according to preliminary data there are survivors.
—Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clarified
Verb
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Another teacher explained to me that I can be paid 50% of my husband’s Social Security benefit instead.—
Liz Weston,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Apr. 2025
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So if there’s a breach, there’s nothing to steal, Suman explained.—
MacKenzie Sigalos,
CNBC,
12 Apr. 2025
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The dining room is intimate, with a warm ambiance that feels both welcoming and refined.—
Karla Walsh,
Southern Living,
4 Jan. 2025
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Its minimalist silhouette is refined to two slim straps and a custom geometric block heel for maximum comfort.—
Sephora,
refinery29.com,
4 Jan. 2025
Verb
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This dilemma is illustrated by the rivalry between Ajax and Odysseus over the armor of Achilles, as explored in Paul Woodruff’s book The Ajax Dilemma.—
Antonis Kocheilas,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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The stamp was illustrated by Dale Stephanos and designed by art director Greg Braden.—
Raven Brunner,
People.com,
27 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Seattle’s pursuit of veteran guard Will Fries in free agency demonstrated a willingness to be aggressive to address the interior of the line, and this would fit that approach.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025
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The latest wide-scale analysis of data from the Euclid Space Telescope has demonstrated just how big of an impact this European Space Agency (ESA) spacecraft is set to have on science.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
24 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Booker seems like the top pure guard in this year's draft class, making his overall positional value lower.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Apr. 2025
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Kiper calls him the best pure guard in the draft, a road-grader in the run game.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Over the next two hours, jeweler and collector pored over nearly 40 pieces, separating them into neat piles.—
Andrea Chang,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Apr. 2025
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They can be enjoyed sipped neat or poured over ice.—
Irene S. Levine,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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But instead of a careful observation of animosity, what the show presents are examples of undiluted pain.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
21 Apr. 2025
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For stubborn buildup, use undiluted vinegar instead.—
Halee Miller Van Ryswyk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Mar. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Clarified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clarified. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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