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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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2
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
Adjective
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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The new exemption for technology can be partially explained by the how the supply chain works, but also reinforces where the greatest pain will be felt.—
Lori Ann LaRocco,
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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That trend has continued into the 2020s, but was perhaps most infamously illustrated in a 2018 story by writer Jesse Singal in The Atlantic, which even outed and misgendered its cover model.—
Samantha Riedel,
Them.,
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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Other organizations have demonstrated what respect for democratic values and opposition to this power grab can look like.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
24 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Happening in early May, the festival’s events are pure Americana.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
11 July 2025
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Hydration is key When working in the heat, avoid sugary drinks and opt for pure water or water with electrolytes.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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Draper, up 30–love against Báez, sent a forehand into the corner that was so neat in its curve, so complete in its unanswerableness, that the crowd was very briefly silenced altogether.—
Sam Knight,
New Yorker,
12 July 2025
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Especially to be thought of at the level of an All-Star is pretty neat.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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Spray undiluted vinegar directly on the grass taking care not to spray other plants.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
15 June 2025
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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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“Clarified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clarified. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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