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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
The new rule clarifies that for songs submitted as the first new music cue once the end credits begin, the video clip must include the last 15 seconds of the film before the credits begin.
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Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 1 May 2026
The attorney then clarifies if his testimony is that Randklev went through the training, but had not read any part of the act.
—Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Apr. 2026
The platform compares plans based on usage and clarifies performance and speed requirements so users can pick a long-term plan that suits their household.
—Wyles Daniel, Charlotte Observer, 27 Apr. 2026
The fix clarifies that defendants under age 18 who are sentenced after 2021 can also petition for a second look review.
—Nicole D. Porter, Baltimore Sun, 27 Apr. 2026
The new law clarifies responsibilities for the CCC chair and executive director, which has been a point of contention for commissioners.
—State House News Service, Boston Herald, 19 Apr. 2026
August 23 – September 22 Deep work clarifies what truly matters.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 16 Apr. 2026
Adding Pollock to the picture further clarifies the picture.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 15 Apr. 2026
When asked if he is divorced, Marsden's character clarifies he is widowed.
—Deirdre Durkan, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 2026
Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 1 May 2026
The attorney then clarifies if his testimony is that Randklev went through the training, but had not read any part of the act.
—Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Apr. 2026
The platform compares plans based on usage and clarifies performance and speed requirements so users can pick a long-term plan that suits their household.
—Wyles Daniel, Charlotte Observer, 27 Apr. 2026
The fix clarifies that defendants under age 18 who are sentenced after 2021 can also petition for a second look review.
—Nicole D. Porter, Baltimore Sun, 27 Apr. 2026
The new law clarifies responsibilities for the CCC chair and executive director, which has been a point of contention for commissioners.
—State House News Service, Boston Herald, 19 Apr. 2026
August 23 – September 22 Deep work clarifies what truly matters.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 16 Apr. 2026
Adding Pollock to the picture further clarifies the picture.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 15 Apr. 2026
When asked if he is divorced, Marsden's character clarifies he is widowed.
—Deirdre Durkan, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clarifies
Verb
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Demineralization filters Most humidifiers today are filterless, as many consumers find the necessity of changing one aggravating.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
30 Apr. 2026
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The plant filters 30 million gallons per day, delivering cleaner drinking water to more than 100,000 residents.—
TIME Contributors,
Time,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Aubrey explains that discussing difficult topics openly has become a central part of the podcast’s purpose, particularly when those topics are often avoided in everyday conversation.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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Advertisement Travers explains that this has consequences for the whole of British politics, as its parliamentary system is not designed to host a wide range of parties.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
8 May 2026
Verb
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Every swipe gently refines and brightens over time, but your skin still feels calm, comfortable, and unbothered.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
22 Apr. 2026
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Operating under MoDE-VLA, the system continuously refines its actions based on real-time physical feedback, resulting in substantial improvements in dexterous task performance.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The invitation of private equity illustrates the cash challenge that most of the universities that participate in the highest level of major NCAA athletics are juggling like a litter of hungry dogs.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 May 2026
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The best true-crime writing always illustrates how a particular place and social environment made that crime possible.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 May 2026
Verb
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Experts have warned regional countries against cozying up to the Kremlin, which often extracts major economic concessions in exchange for assistance.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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If someone extracts your phone's data through this vulnerability, that information could be exposed.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
5 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Trump has argued that last weekend’s shooting at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner demonstrates why the ballroom is needed to hold safe, secure events for the president and other officials.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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The initiative not only strengthens Australia’s defence posture but also demonstrates the growing importance of advanced land systems in addressing the security challenges of the future.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In the longer term, the ruling clears the way for a drastic reshaping of the nation’s political geography, at least by the time of the next presidential election year in 2028.—
Nicholas Riccardi,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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Growth hormone also plays a role in how the brain clears metabolic waste overnight, a process tied to long-term neurological health.—
Allison Palmer,
Kansas City Star,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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This product’s biggest highlight is its pH Power Technology, which cleans laundry using millions of micro-scrubbers that break down odors and dirt with ease.—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
29 Apr. 2026
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Kelly does the grocery shopping, but Lally still cleans and cooks for herself (and only takes one baby aspirin and one blood pressure pill a day).—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Clarifies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clarifies. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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