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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
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
J.c. Hallman, Oklahoman, 10 Feb. 2026
Police later clarified the arrests were not related to the protests.
—Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 5 Feb. 2026
Later in the hearing, Garten clarified that the only people who would be referred to DHS would be undocumented immigrants who applied for benefits.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
It isn't clarified if the photos and video used for the verification are uploaded or if new photos and video have to be taken directly on the website at the time of verification.
—Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 4 Feb. 2026
Murphy quickly clarified to Variety that the images were simply test photos for lighting and color purposes and wouldn't necessarily reflect the costumes in the final show.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 4 Feb. 2026
Fortunately, police clarified, the haul wasn’t anything too serious.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 2026
Still, at a news conference at the scene Monday, Comeaux clarified that an officer’s vest was struck.
—Elissa Jorgensen, Dallas Morning News, 3 Feb. 2026
The trip started after Spoelstra moved Ware to the bench and then called out Ware’s lack of consistency, comments that confused Ware and then were clarified by Spoelstra.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 23 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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
Shaun Powers clarified that State Farm agents are technically not State Farm employees and neither are those who work for State Farm agents.
—J.c. Hallman, Oklahoman, 10 Feb. 2026
Police later clarified the arrests were not related to the protests.
—Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 5 Feb. 2026
Later in the hearing, Garten clarified that the only people who would be referred to DHS would be undocumented immigrants who applied for benefits.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
It isn't clarified if the photos and video used for the verification are uploaded or if new photos and video have to be taken directly on the website at the time of verification.
—Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 4 Feb. 2026
Murphy quickly clarified to Variety that the images were simply test photos for lighting and color purposes and wouldn't necessarily reflect the costumes in the final show.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 4 Feb. 2026
Fortunately, police clarified, the haul wasn’t anything too serious.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 2026
Still, at a news conference at the scene Monday, Comeaux clarified that an officer’s vest was struck.
—Elissa Jorgensen, Dallas Morning News, 3 Feb. 2026
The trip started after Spoelstra moved Ware to the bench and then called out Ware’s lack of consistency, comments that confused Ware and then were clarified by Spoelstra.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 23 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clarified
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Coherence collapses when reality gets filtered on its way up.—
Amy Eliza Wong,
Fortune,
9 Feb. 2026
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If any part of that is uncertain — weak GPS data, offshore photos, older images — the result gets filtered out.—
Ken Colburn,
AZCentral.com,
8 Feb. 2026
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Catherine O'Hara's cause of death, explained Someone experiencing a PE might not present any symptoms; common signs include shortness of breath, chest discomfort, raised heart rate and unusually low blood pressure.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
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The first time people associated the two was in 2020, when Bad Bunny explained his introduction to drag culture by way of his cousin.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
9 Feb. 2026
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Today, Prairie Waters provides up to 10 million gallons per day of purified reuse water, with long-term plans to expand capacity to as much as 50 million gallons per day.—
Mike Coffman,
Denver Post,
10 Feb. 2026
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While Botox — a purified neurotoxin — is widely used for smoothing fine lines and wrinkles by relaxing the muscles underneath the skin, more experts are recommending it as a solution for jaw pain, clenching, teeth grinding, tension, and clicking.—
Jacqueline Kilikita,
Refinery29,
10 Feb. 2026
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The bill is similar to one lawmakers narrowly rejected last year, but Blaylock said it has been refined since then.—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
13 Feb. 2026
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The board ultimately refined it.—
Steven Mihailovich,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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The stock market's comeback faces its first major test this week with the release of January's jobs report, and JPMorgan's trading desk has illustrated some scenarios on how the data could affect the rebound.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
10 Feb. 2026
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The match illustrated Onana’s frailties and strengths.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Space resources are extracted from their rightful owner, ALL Texans.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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At the slime making station, guests will have the option to add scents extracted from real flowers.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Maselli has demonstrated how quickly functional robotics systems can be assembled by building a laundry-folding robot prototype, named Sourccey, in less than 24 hours.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Feb. 2026
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Private schools, particularly Catholic schools, have demonstrated extraordinary success — even in communities struggling with poverty.—
Paul Vallas,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Otherwise, the tone of the show is pure cosmopolitan sympathy.—
Doreen St. Félix,
New Yorker,
14 Feb. 2026
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That’s why Baumler’s pure stuff will only get him as far as his ability to command it against big league hitters.—
Shawn McFarland,
Dallas Morning News,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Clarified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clarified. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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