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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 legislation clarifies the definition of data centers and allows the state Department of Environmental Quality to set the standards for data centers’ water usage, NC Newsline reported.
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Mary Ramsey
updated June 8, Charlotte Observer, 9 June 2026
Strongly supported by the American Society of Transplant Surgeons, the act also clarifies that organ donation qualifies under the Family and Medical Leave Act, giving donors protected employment status during recovery.
—Gabriel Schnickel, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 June 2026
The disclosure clarifies that a lucrative neocloud deal for SpaceX could end after just six months.
—Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 1 June 2026
Meaningful education clarifies side effects and tradeoffs of multiple plan types.
—Jim Hebets, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Slayton clarifies that this threshold can usually be reached by consuming one vitamin C-rich item throughout the day.
—Embry Roberts, Martha Stewart, 24 May 2026
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.
—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 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
Mary Ramsey
updated June 8, Charlotte Observer, 9 June 2026
Strongly supported by the American Society of Transplant Surgeons, the act also clarifies that organ donation qualifies under the Family and Medical Leave Act, giving donors protected employment status during recovery.
—Gabriel Schnickel, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 June 2026
The disclosure clarifies that a lucrative neocloud deal for SpaceX could end after just six months.
—Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 1 June 2026
Meaningful education clarifies side effects and tradeoffs of multiple plan types.
—Jim Hebets, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Slayton clarifies that this threshold can usually be reached by consuming one vitamin C-rich item throughout the day.
—Embry Roberts, Martha Stewart, 24 May 2026
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.
—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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clarifies
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Garvey, a former Illinois rental property owner, said requiring upfront payment for background checks filters out applicants unlikely to pass one.—
Jack O'Connor,
Chicago Tribune,
11 June 2026
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Clean range hood filters monthly to prevent grease buildup and maintain proper ventilation.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
10 June 2026
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These soils lie beyond a depth of three meters, or about 10 feet, explains Yi Xi, the study’s first author and a postdoctoral researcher at the Laboratory for Climate and Environmental Sciences in France.—
Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
12 June 2026
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Brandon Nimmo and Lugo were teammates with the Mets for years, by the way, which explains the immediate concern.—
Zach Dean OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
12 June 2026
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The rides will be free for a limited time while Waymo gathers feedback and refines the experience.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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Another 30% is shipped from South Korea, but Korean imports also are at risk because Korea largely refines its base oils with crude oil from the Middle East.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
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The Liability Has Moved To You Holland & Knight’s review of the decision on downstream risk illustrates how the use of these tools could become tangible.—
TerDawn DeBoe,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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On the civil side, even one of the greatest examples of professional airmanship in history, US Airways Flight 1549, illustrates the limits of human cognitive bandwidth under extreme pressure.—
Tim Burns,
Fortune,
9 June 2026
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Like Fernando Alonso and once upon a time, Sebastian Vettel, Hulkenberg often extracts more out of the car than anyone would expect.—
Jerry Perez,
The Drive,
11 June 2026
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So workers are taking extra care to smooth those out and make sure they have not been damaged by the machine that extracts them.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
28 May 2026
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This inequality demonstrates a particular kind of economic and political harm that targets racially diverse and politically progressive young people.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2026
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The format Liu helped build demonstrates how pharmaceutical brands can advance health equity not through advertising alone, but through cultural partnerships and community presence.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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Unfortunately, yes — when the drug clears, the food noise usually returns along with the hunger.—
Ryan Brennan,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2026
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Diarrhea usually clears within a couple of days and is gone within five.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
13 June 2026
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Scheck cleans her marble counters almost daily with a gentle cleaner to prevent buildup.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
6 June 2026
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Instead of focusing on deep cleans or tackling big projects in a single sitting, these micro-cleans prevent messes from spiraling.—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
2 June 2026
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“Clarifies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clarifies. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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