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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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Its minimalist silhouette is refined to two slim straps and a custom geometric block heel for maximum comfort.—
Sephora,
refinery29.com,
4 Jan. 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
Verb
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An electric 4-1 win at Newcastle United in January also illustrated how exciting their courageous defensive approach can be.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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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
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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The fuel running this sleek, aerodynamic speedster of a movie is 100-percent pure star power.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
17 June 2025
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This mocktail is pure indulgence with a playful twist.—
Essence,
Essence,
17 June 2025
Adjective
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Yet, this strategy stumbles when confronted with the complexity of human systems, where relationships and feedback loops defy neat separation and where interventions often yield unpredictable consequences.—
Dr. Alex Gold,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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To spend your days sipping Aperol spritz on your own private porch rather than dealing with crowds of tourists, a rental home is a neat solution that offers a more authentic side of the lake.—
Madeline Weinfield,
Architectural Digest,
17 June 2025
Adjective
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This was the first time in 35 years that Aberdeen had lifted the Scottish Cup, and for Dabbagh the victory was a moment of instant, undiluted joy.—
George Ramsay,
CNN Money,
5 June 2025
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These directorial techniques introduce an element of transgressive humor that directly competes with the film’s horror elements, diminishing The Front Room’s impact as an undiluted genre experience without substantive compensation for the loss.—
Justin Lowe,
The Hollywood Reporter,
3 Sep. 2019
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“Clarified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clarified. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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