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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
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During the blaze, Alireza Namayandeh, a National Science Foundation postdoctoral fellow at Stanford University, collected samples of the smoke at a Pasadena park within the plume, using a device that filters and separates the particles.—
Aarne Heikkila,
NBC news,
14 May 2026
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Meanwhile, deep packet inspection (DPI) is a more advanced method that analyzes and filters traffic in real time, based on content and metadata.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
4 May 2026
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Bo-Katan explains the Mandalorians who raised Din and taught him to never show his face are religious zealots known as the Children of the Watch, who broke from Mandalorian society.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
16 May 2026
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Epigenetics explains how your behaviors and environment can affect how your genes act.—
Julie Scott,
Verywell Health,
15 May 2026
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Then reinforcement learning refines those actions through repetition.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
8 May 2026
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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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Instability in several of the world’s most important energy suppliers illustrates how quickly geopolitical crises can ripple through global markets.—
Yu Jie,
Time,
13 May 2026
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Greene’s experience illustrates a broader challenge.—
Davi Jacobs,
Baltimore Sun,
13 May 2026
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At Cincinnati's Christ Hospital, an AI tool that extracts incidental findings from radiology reports helped achieve a 69% early-stage lung cancer detection rate, compared with a national average of 46%.—
TIME Contributors,
Time,
27 Apr. 2026
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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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Colleen Camp, on the other hand, demonstrates a flair for light comedy as an alluring French maid, though the role too often requires her to play second fiddle to her own enhanced bosom.—
Kirk Ellis,
HollywoodReporter,
12 May 2026
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The candidate demonstrates willingness to address younger voters’ concerns openly, responding directly to questions about his billionaire status and financial practices.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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Under Louisiana law, if no candidate clears the 50% threshold the top two finishers run again in a June 27 runoff.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
17 May 2026
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Wearing your go-to sneaker on the plane instantly clears space and keeps your suitcase from getting exponentially heavier.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
16 May 2026
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The Slushi’s removable parts are dishwasher safe, and there’s a rinse setting that cleans off the metal cooling element in a snap.—
Clint Davis,
PEOPLE,
14 May 2026
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Heavy weights dropped after power cleans or dead lifts bounce vertically rather than side to side.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 May 2026
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“Clarifies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clarifies. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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