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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
Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 13 Apr. 2026
These songs have the clarified rush of an emotional pressure change, like the sensation of removing foam earplugs.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 29 Jan. 2026
Learn more about clarified butter and how to channel Martha when preparing the day’s most important meal.
—Laura Manzano, Martha Stewart, 21 Jan. 2026
Roni Jacobson, New York Daily News, 8 June 2026
The agency clarified that the fee would only apply to new applicants living abroad, and not renewals.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 8 June 2026
Following the backlash, Dodd clarified her position in a subsequent post.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 6 June 2026
But the moment also clarified the stakes for her.
—Janay Kingsberry, The Atlantic, 6 June 2026
Rutkauski clarified Friday that the police union is not paying for Magnano’s legal defense.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 5 June 2026
The hostage situation had initially been reported at a JPMorgan Chase bank branch in Bakersfield, but Patel clarified that the scene was the office of the Kern County Superintendent of Schools.
—Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 3 June 2026
Speaking to the committee, Deputy Police Chief Sean Kenjura clarified which of those types of vehicles are permitted on public roadways and sidewalks and which are restricted.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2026
This raises questions about whether the Watch is essential or merely enhances the system, a point yet to be clarified upon release.
—David Phelan, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Adjective
The final regulation the IRS released Friday names over 70 occupations that may receive tips which may qualify for the deduction, as well as a clarified definition of qualifying tips.
—Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 13 Apr. 2026
These songs have the clarified rush of an emotional pressure change, like the sensation of removing foam earplugs.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 29 Jan. 2026
Learn more about clarified butter and how to channel Martha when preparing the day’s most important meal.
—Laura Manzano, Martha Stewart, 21 Jan. 2026
Verb
The attack took place on the mezzanine leading to Amtrak trains, not on a train or platform, Anderson clarified.
—Roni Jacobson, New York Daily News, 8 June 2026
The agency clarified that the fee would only apply to new applicants living abroad, and not renewals.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 8 June 2026
Following the backlash, Dodd clarified her position in a subsequent post.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 6 June 2026
But the moment also clarified the stakes for her.
—Janay Kingsberry, The Atlantic, 6 June 2026
Rutkauski clarified Friday that the police union is not paying for Magnano’s legal defense.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 5 June 2026
The hostage situation had initially been reported at a JPMorgan Chase bank branch in Bakersfield, but Patel clarified that the scene was the office of the Kern County Superintendent of Schools.
—Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 3 June 2026
Speaking to the committee, Deputy Police Chief Sean Kenjura clarified which of those types of vehicles are permitted on public roadways and sidewalks and which are restricted.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2026
This raises questions about whether the Watch is essential or merely enhances the system, a point yet to be clarified upon release.
—David Phelan, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clarified
Adjective
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The scientists demonstrated that tobacco mosaic virus (TMV) spontaneously formed when mixtures of purified coat protein and its genomic RNA were incubated together.—
Scott Lafee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 June 2026
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The Metropolitan Water District already is planning a large new facility in Carson to transform wastewater into purified drinking water.—
Ian James,
Los Angeles Times,
25 May 2026
Verb
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The figures capture economic activity before the full impact of the Middle East energy shock, triggered by the US-Iran conflict, filtered through, and the interest rate hike earlier this month that would further erode consumer spending.—
Tiisetso Motsoeneng,
semafor.com,
10 June 2026
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The companies that were financially strong were then filtered by those that performed well on industry impact in their respective categories.—
TIME Staff,
Time,
9 June 2026
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The governor has previously explained that difficult decisions must be made as the state could soon face an economic downturn.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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The recent fire heavily damaged the structure, and a structural assessment found that what remains is not salvageable, DPR explained.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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And of course, there’s Café Sabarsky inside the Gilded Age mansion uptown that houses the Neue Galerie, whose devoted patrons come not just to ogle Klimts but to enjoy schnitzel and strudel in the refined environs.—
Fiorella Valdesolo,
Vogue,
11 June 2026
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The result is a refined eclecticism that captures the soul of the home and reflects its owner's individuality.—
Sophie Aliece Hollis,
Martha Stewart,
11 June 2026
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In an exclusive clip shared with PEOPLE, a focus group of women who have either pursued or considered PMSR discuss the unknowns of the procedure, which allows patients to conceive biological children of deceased men using DNA extracted within 72 hours of death.—
Brian Brant,
PEOPLE,
4 June 2026
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To see what was happening, his team added a dash of enzymes extracted from yeast cultures.—
Siddhant Pusdekar,
Quanta Magazine,
1 June 2026
Verb
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One of my favorites is Suzuki Beane (1961) written by Sandra Scoppettone and illustrated by Louise Fitzhugh, a parody of Eloise at the Plaza Hotel.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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Gambling can also be a health risk, as illustrated through Sorsby receiving treatment for gambling addiction, and lead to financial problems for gamblers.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
9 June 2026
Adjective
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Both of those latter cocktails are pure brightness, while the vanilla from the aged rum and the spice from the bitters in the Old Cuban moves it from poolside to inside as if under a slowly twisting ceiling fan in a smoky room, long narrow beams of light through the wooden shutters.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
6 June 2026
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But maybe more about devotion in its purest form.—
Stephanie Mack,
PEOPLE,
6 June 2026
Verb
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The shame of opening the door to them in my filthy pajamas, of letting them into an apartment that had not been cleaned or aired for days.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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The contractor cleaned the dormitories weekly rather than daily as required, resulting in unsanitary conditions.—
Michael Biesecker,
Fortune,
9 June 2026
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“Clarified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clarified. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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