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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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as in filtered
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Recent Examples of clarified
Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 4 Oct. 2025
Authorities have arrested Douglas Irwin Shaw, 41, on suspicion of murder, though the Vallejo Police Department has not declared a motive or clarified whether the two knew each other.
—Anders Hagstrom, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Later that year, Carey clarified to Cohen that meeting someone is not the same as knowing someone.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 2 Oct. 2025
But a later update to the caption clarified that Erewhon isn’t actually opening additional physical locations, leaving many disappointed.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 1 Oct. 2025
Kellogg later clarified his remarks as only referring to public statements from Vance and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and not a fresh insight into White House thinking.
—Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2025
To amplify the glow, bamboo, charcoal, sea salt, pearl powder, and tourmaline work in harmony, leaving skin clarified, refreshed, and radiant without ever feeling stripped.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 30 Sep. 2025
The administration clarified that MFN pricing will be based on net prices, which factor in discounts and rebates.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 30 Sep. 2025
None of those matters were clarified at the news conference, where the two leaders declined to take any questions from reporters.
—Niall Stanage, The Hill, 29 Sep. 2025
Adjective
The retailer clarified that law enforcement has not alleged that the products were counterfeit.
—Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 4 Oct. 2025
Authorities have arrested Douglas Irwin Shaw, 41, on suspicion of murder, though the Vallejo Police Department has not declared a motive or clarified whether the two knew each other.
—Anders Hagstrom, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Later that year, Carey clarified to Cohen that meeting someone is not the same as knowing someone.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 2 Oct. 2025
But a later update to the caption clarified that Erewhon isn’t actually opening additional physical locations, leaving many disappointed.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 1 Oct. 2025
Kellogg later clarified his remarks as only referring to public statements from Vance and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and not a fresh insight into White House thinking.
—Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2025
To amplify the glow, bamboo, charcoal, sea salt, pearl powder, and tourmaline work in harmony, leaving skin clarified, refreshed, and radiant without ever feeling stripped.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 30 Sep. 2025
The administration clarified that MFN pricing will be based on net prices, which factor in discounts and rebates.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 30 Sep. 2025
None of those matters were clarified at the news conference, where the two leaders declined to take any questions from reporters.
—Niall Stanage, The Hill, 29 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clarified
Verb
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That list was filtered to 1,015 firms, and the finalists completed surveys to verify key details.—
Kate Dore, CFP®, EA,Kelli Grant, CFP®,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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And indeed, this season’s lineup was a celebration of those roots, filtered through her refined lens.—
Minty Mellon,
Vogue,
1 Oct. 2025
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Brooks explained the white and brown pup was rescued from a cruelty case in South Carolina.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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The effects of the RBI's outsized rate cut of 50 basis points in June have yet to filter through the economy, explained Malhotra, adding that the decision to hold rates steady was unanimous.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The entire development integrates wellness at every level — from biophilic design elements to organic materials, purified air systems, and toxin-free materials.—
The Well Coconut Grove,
Miami Herald,
2 Oct. 2025
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Typically harvested from the thighs or abdomen via liposuction or a syringe, fat is gently purified and re-injected to restore volume and smooth wrinkles on the face, hands, and beyond.—
Elycia Rubin,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Schloss Johannisberg further refined its approach to harvesting, introducing Auslese in 1787, which meant selecting grapes even later in the season, especially those affected by botrytis.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
5 Oct. 2025
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The set finds her playing guitar, bass, violin and banjo, while singing songs that feel both raw with emotion yet refined in delivery.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Replacing the national flags—symbols of the UN’s unity—with items common in Ghana, Mahama illustrated how easily materials from the nation could reach the US, while ordinary Ghanaians cannot travel as freely as the objects produced in their country.—
Edna Bonhomme,
Artforum,
1 Oct. 2025
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The crossover is written by Steve Orlando and illustrated by Travis Mercer, with covers by Lucas Meyer.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The 2018 Farm Bill legalized the sale of hemp and cannabinoids extracted from it, like THCA, delta-8, HHC, THCV and CBD.—
Gina Lee Castro,
jsonline.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Japanese sweet potatoes contain more calcium than regular potatoes and include a compound called caiapo, which is extracted and used to treat type 2 diabetes.—
Sarah Bence,
Verywell Health,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The Nobel winners carried out experiments in the mid-1980s with an electronic circuit built of superconductors and demonstrated that quantum mechanics could also influence everyday objects under certain conditions.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
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Millions of Americans are willing to vote for a female presidential candidate — as demonstrated by the 2016 and 2024 elections.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
6 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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But Russell’s performance was a beam of pure light, burning off any condescension.—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
6 Oct. 2025
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And while the Picoult engages a tougher subject (a school shooting and its fallout), the other three titles in this crop are pure romantasy.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Clarified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clarified. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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