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as in filters
to remove usually visible impurities from
clarify the melted butter by skimming off the milky bits
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as in explains
to make plain or understandable
it would help if you could clarify your position for us
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Recent Examples of clarifies
Proposition 411 clarifies the city manager’s role.
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Maritza Dominguez, AZCentral.com, 4 Oct. 2025
The script never changed, Cregger clarifies.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Oct. 2025
The new rule clarifies the use of electronic devices and what is permitted in the sport; new rules were added last season to allow coaches to communicate electrrocially in games.
—John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Sep. 2025
Continue reading … BACKTRACKING – Actress clarifies remarks after backlash over comments on Charlie Kirk's assassination.
—FOXNews.com, 19 Sep. 2025
As drafted and adopted, the ordinance specifically clarifies that the measure does not create a private right to action against the city or its personnel.
—Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 11 Sep. 2025
Uncertainty has also been reduced by the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill in July, which clarifies questions around tax policy and provides incentives for corporations to invest while also boosting their free cash flow generation in many cases.
—Jeffrey Schulze, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
The website clarifies that Kith Ivy will host an Erewhon Tonic Bar (sorry, not the full grocery store) for members.
—Oren Peleg, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2025
Dialogue mode clarifies voices and pronunciation, keeping conversations crisp even in action-heavy scenes.
—Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 3 Sep. 2025
Maritza Dominguez, AZCentral.com, 4 Oct. 2025
The script never changed, Cregger clarifies.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Oct. 2025
The new rule clarifies the use of electronic devices and what is permitted in the sport; new rules were added last season to allow coaches to communicate electrrocially in games.
—John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Sep. 2025
Continue reading … BACKTRACKING – Actress clarifies remarks after backlash over comments on Charlie Kirk's assassination.
—FOXNews.com, 19 Sep. 2025
As drafted and adopted, the ordinance specifically clarifies that the measure does not create a private right to action against the city or its personnel.
—Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 11 Sep. 2025
Uncertainty has also been reduced by the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill in July, which clarifies questions around tax policy and provides incentives for corporations to invest while also boosting their free cash flow generation in many cases.
—Jeffrey Schulze, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
The website clarifies that Kith Ivy will host an Erewhon Tonic Bar (sorry, not the full grocery store) for members.
—Oren Peleg, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2025
Dialogue mode clarifies voices and pronunciation, keeping conversations crisp even in action-heavy scenes.
—Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clarifies
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In a separate field a country block away from the bioreactor, Rulon and TNC installed a second project that also filters out nutrients but uses a different tactic.—
Karl Schneider,
IndyStar,
25 Sep. 2025
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The Kül unit filters and removes over 80 contaminants for clean and safe water.—
Omaid Homayun,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In between bites, Echols explains where his love of burgers came from.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
5 Oct. 2025
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Juliana Vanegas, a marine biologist who works with Alvarado, explains what happens.—
John Otis,
NPR,
5 Oct. 2025
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Soothing botanicals, such as aloe vera and chamomile, keep the skin comfortable as the mask refines pores and absorbs excess oil.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
30 Sep. 2025
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That ritual reboots confidence, refines your messaging flow and restores energy to pitch with clarity and conviction.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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This ruling comes amid broader debates in the United States over the future of TPS, a humanitarian immigration program, and illustrates the judiciary’s influential role in shaping national immigration policy.—
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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Shot on location surrounded by her horses, the campaign illustrates elevated pieces designed for today’s modern wardrobe, and shows Springsteen in her truest from.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The wipes have a triple emollient formula that gently cleans dirt and makeup from your face, leaving you feeling refreshed and ready for bed.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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Its spray and scrub function cleans tough stains, especially unwanted pet accidents.—
Melody Kazel,
PEOPLE,
6 Oct. 2025
Verb
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As the trailer demonstrates, Olympia's knowledge of Matty's own deceptions gives her ample leverage.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Oct. 2025
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The FlyingToolbox demonstrates how drones can move beyond simple inspection or filming roles to perform real aerial work.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Working up a sweat also clears my mind like nothing else.—
Millie Peartree,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 Oct. 2025
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Milan City Council passed a vote approving the sale of San Siro to Inter and Milan on Tuesday, which clears the path for the construction of a new stadium on the site.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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The technology that extracts from Blackness—from aesthetics to labor to land—is now feared for its power.—
Essence,
Essence,
24 Sep. 2025
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On the plus side, Silksong never extracts the ultimate punishment by sending you all the way back to the start of the game.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Clarifies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clarifies. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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