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verb

past tense of clarify

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Recent Examples of clarified
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
  • 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
  • So if there’s a breach, there’s nothing to steal, Suman explained.
    MacKenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 12 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Its minimalist silhouette is refined to two slim straps and a custom geometric block heel for maximum comfort.
    Sephora, refinery29.com, 4 Jan. 2025
  • The dining room is intimate, with a warm ambiance that feels both welcoming and refined.
    Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Back in 2018, researchers demonstrated that dogs can detect malaria by sniffing socks.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 24 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Transform any rejection into pure business motivation and wins.
    Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
  • By pure chance, Prevost was shown on the MLB on FOX broadcast for that game at U.S. Cellular Field on Oct. 22, 2005, and the cameras caught him during the top of the ninth inning as the White Sox were clinching a 5-3 win over the Houston Astros.
    Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 10 May 2025
Adjective
  • The alternative to traditional Medicare promises all the benefits of traditional Medicare in one neat private package.
    Juliette Madrigal, Boston Herald, 12 May 2025
  • In a neat touch, screens simulate a window showing views of the Moon.
    Adam Williams May 11, New Atlas, 11 May 2025
Adjective
  • Discerning movie watchers too begin to stay away from theaters and prefer to enjoy the undiluted artistic version of their favorite indie filmmakers digitally.
    Viren Naidu, IndieWire, 8 Mar. 2025
  • 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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“Clarified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clarified. Accessed 21 May. 2025.

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