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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
Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Nov. 2025
Inman also confirmed the aircraft had recently undergone a heavy maintenance check in San Antonio, and clarified earlier reports of the plane reaching 475 feet were inaccurate.
—Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 8 Nov. 2025
The agency clarified on Friday that that equates to approximately 100 feet above ground level.
—Megan Forrester, ABC News, 8 Nov. 2025
The following day, during a call to discuss Kering results, group chief operating officer Jean-Marc Duplaix clarified that the plan is to wait for the Gucci license to expire.
—Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 7 Nov. 2025
The guitarist indicated that Jonathan Cain, the only other remaining member from the group’s classic lineup, was headed for the exit, but then Schon clarified that Cain only planned to leave after a 2026-27 tour.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 6 Nov. 2025
At the time, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services administrator Mehmet Oz clarified that that negotiations were still ongoing.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2025
Energy Secretary Chris Wright later clarified that the tests would not include actual detonations, as had been carried out in the past.
—Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
The poster clarified that the group was never meant to be about profit.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 2 Nov. 2025
Verb
The college’s spokesperson has not clarified what the repayment terms will be.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Nov. 2025
Inman also confirmed the aircraft had recently undergone a heavy maintenance check in San Antonio, and clarified earlier reports of the plane reaching 475 feet were inaccurate.
—Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 8 Nov. 2025
The agency clarified on Friday that that equates to approximately 100 feet above ground level.
—Megan Forrester, ABC News, 8 Nov. 2025
The following day, during a call to discuss Kering results, group chief operating officer Jean-Marc Duplaix clarified that the plan is to wait for the Gucci license to expire.
—Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 7 Nov. 2025
The guitarist indicated that Jonathan Cain, the only other remaining member from the group’s classic lineup, was headed for the exit, but then Schon clarified that Cain only planned to leave after a 2026-27 tour.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 6 Nov. 2025
At the time, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services administrator Mehmet Oz clarified that that negotiations were still ongoing.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2025
Energy Secretary Chris Wright later clarified that the tests would not include actual detonations, as had been carried out in the past.
—Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
The poster clarified that the group was never meant to be about profit.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 2 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clarified
Verb
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Raw honey is honey in its most unprocessed state and contains what would otherwise be filtered out or inactivated by heat, like antioxidants, enzymes, pollen, and microbes.—
Angela Ryan Lee,
Verywell Health,
6 Nov. 2025
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Everything that a doctor does in The Pitt is filtered through how their character would practice medicine in that moment, and that’s a real skill in a big ensemble show.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The organization explained that the shelter avoids labeling dogs by breed to help reduce breed bias, which can negatively affect adoption rates, especially for pit bull-type mixes.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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Wang explained that integrating thermal management directly into the battery reduces space, power consumption, and maintenance needs.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The purification method the city is using for Phase One — called indirect potable reuse — softened that image somewhat by requiring the purified water to sit in a reservoir for months.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Oct. 2025
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Use bottled or purified water for drinking and brushing your teeth when traveling or camping.—
Brandi Jones,
Health,
5 Oct. 2025
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The London punk rebels seized the revolutionary spirit of 1977 with their raw manifesto The Clash, then refined their sound with the flawed Give ‘Em Enough Rope.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
9 Nov. 2025
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The wide-leg pants and cap-sleeve top strike that sweet spot between relaxed and refined, while the soft, stretchy fabric keeps you comfy from takeoff to touchdown.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The strength of the market is perhaps best illustrated by retailer appetite.—
Ritu Upadhyay,
Footwear News,
7 Nov. 2025
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The exchange illustrated that tensions remain high in Congress as the government shutdown continues into its 37th day.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Historically, concrete production depended heavily on natural sand and gravel extracted from riverbeds, a practice that led to severe environmental degradation in some regions.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Nov. 2025
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Pumpkin Seeds Pumpkin seeds, or pepitas, are edible seeds extracted from pumpkins.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Using the device from a remote site at Ninewells Hospital’s School of Medicine, Professor Grunwald demonstrated that endovascular stroke care can be delivered at a distance with real surgical precision.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Nov. 2025
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There are levels of anger and levels of response among the Leicester fanbase, as the supporters’ clubs’ condemnation alongside that of the club demonstrated.—
Rob Tanner,
New York Times,
10 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Obviously, this is pure speculation at this point in time.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Nov. 2025
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Rybakina is one of the purest ballstrikers on the tour, whose all-or-nothing game can veer from erratic to unplayable in the space of a few games.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
10 Nov. 2025
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“Clarified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clarified. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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