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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 dual-pronged approach clarifies exemptions for destruction and sets a standardized reporting format to reduce administrative burdens on companies while boosting transparency across all member states.
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Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 10 Feb. 2026
Nanos clarifies his team has not determined whether any possible attack was targeted or not.
—Helen Rummel, AZCentral.com, 3 Feb. 2026
At the video's end, the man clarifies that the cold-blooded iguanas are not dead, but rather in brumation — reptiles' version of hibernation.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 3 Feb. 2026
The bill amends the Nebraska Medical Cannabis Patient Protection Act and the Medical Cannabis Regulation Act, harmonizes tax and enforcement provisions, and clarifies how cannabis will be treated across state codes.
—Alonzo Martinez, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Why the Duster works Time spent in Agafay clarifies what the Duster is really about.
—Fergus Scholes, TheWeek, 30 Jan. 2026
The ordinance clarifies existing rules and ensures they are upheld by county contractors, grantees and leaseholders.
—Alexandra Mendoza, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Jan. 2026
The ad clarifies that Ye now believes the diagnosis of bipolar disorder.
—Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 26 Jan. 2026
The policy also clarifies that officers will not be disciplined for terminating a chase.
—David Clarey, jsonline.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 10 Feb. 2026
Nanos clarifies his team has not determined whether any possible attack was targeted or not.
—Helen Rummel, AZCentral.com, 3 Feb. 2026
At the video's end, the man clarifies that the cold-blooded iguanas are not dead, but rather in brumation — reptiles' version of hibernation.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 3 Feb. 2026
The bill amends the Nebraska Medical Cannabis Patient Protection Act and the Medical Cannabis Regulation Act, harmonizes tax and enforcement provisions, and clarifies how cannabis will be treated across state codes.
—Alonzo Martinez, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Why the Duster works Time spent in Agafay clarifies what the Duster is really about.
—Fergus Scholes, TheWeek, 30 Jan. 2026
The ordinance clarifies existing rules and ensures they are upheld by county contractors, grantees and leaseholders.
—Alexandra Mendoza, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Jan. 2026
The ad clarifies that Ye now believes the diagnosis of bipolar disorder.
—Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 26 Jan. 2026
The policy also clarifies that officers will not be disciplined for terminating a chase.
—David Clarey, jsonline.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clarifies
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Mid-century touches, rich colors, and layered textures warm the space, along with natural sunlight that filters through the room, and the air conditioning is a welcome relief from the island heat.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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Strain at boardroom level filters down onto the pitch, affecting resources and the quality of performances.—
The Athletic Staff,
New York Times,
15 Feb. 2026
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Güell’s vision was to build an estate for affluent families—Gaudí planned 60 homes, a market, and gardens inspired by British parks (which explains the English spelling of the Catalan word parc), but the scheme never took off.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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As an Offshore Energy report explains, the agreement included the installation, offshore operations, maintenance, and project engineering for the subsea trencher.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Feb. 2026
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One choice sets the first step, another refines the approach, and each subsequent decision adds clarity.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
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Homeowners can describe their needs in their own words, and Angi’s AI refines these requests into clear, precise language preferred by service pros, according to the company’s announcement.—
Jessica Alvarado Gamez,
Denver Post,
6 Feb. 2026
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The newest additions are twelve white-gold bracelets with a medallion that illustrates Western Zodiac signs on one side, and their symbols and dates in Roman Numerals on the other.—
Micaela English,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Feb. 2026
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Rosanova said a waiting list for one-bedrooms at the Belvedere, which was completed last spring, illustrates the need for more housing options like The Atlas.—
Marie Wilson,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
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Nothing is more onerous than big tech, which extracts both natural and human resources and erodes our ability to self-govern.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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The pressure cooker extracts maximum richness from a pack of chicken wings or a pile of leftover bones in under an hour, producing a versatile homemade chicken stock that works everywhere from chicken noodle soup to risotto and braises.—
Carla Lalli Music,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
3 Feb. 2026
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However, walking out of class demonstrates disrespect to the teachers who care for their well-being and support these students on a daily basis.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
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In this paradigm, the human demonstrates the task (by directly moving the robot’s arm or recording themselves performing an action) to teach it, for example, to serve water or organize a shelf.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Feb. 2026
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Though most people recover, some develop long-term health problems after their telltale rash clears.—
Erika Edwards,
NBC news,
21 Feb. 2026
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When the smoke clears, trade lawyers say, importers are likely to get money back — eventually.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Dish soap cleans more thoroughly in warm or hot water; to use less while washing dishes.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
17 Feb. 2026
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In 2024, Moshe Friedman, a local rabbi, filed a police complaint against six mohels who practice metzitzah b’peh, a custom in which the circumciser cleans the circumcision wound with oral suction.—
Philissa Cramer,
Sun Sentinel,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Clarifies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clarifies. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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