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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
Liu clarifies that despite being published under a Japanese pseudonym, Terao Tetsuya, the author is Taiwanese.
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 5 Nov. 2025
Proposition 410 asked voters to ratify language that clarifies language on mayoral term limits.
—Elena Santa Cruz, AZCentral.com, 4 Nov. 2025
By merging extensive field observations with computer simulations, the work clarifies the stabilimenta’s mechanical role.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2025
Jordan clarifies that his comment about regretting introducing Luca to Megan had nothing to do with Megan and was more about his decision to be on Love Is Blind when his son needs stability.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2025
The announcement clarifies Bordeaux's return to active wrestling following her WWE exit.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 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
Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 5 Nov. 2025
Proposition 410 asked voters to ratify language that clarifies language on mayoral term limits.
—Elena Santa Cruz, AZCentral.com, 4 Nov. 2025
By merging extensive field observations with computer simulations, the work clarifies the stabilimenta’s mechanical role.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2025
Jordan clarifies that his comment about regretting introducing Luca to Megan had nothing to do with Megan and was more about his decision to be on Love Is Blind when his son needs stability.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2025
The announcement clarifies Bordeaux's return to active wrestling following her WWE exit.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clarifies
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Other locations that inspire quiet immersion include the cenotes of Mexico, where sunlight filters through ancient limestone caverns, and the tranquil waters of Amed, Bali, a favorite of free-divers.—
Vanita Salisbury,
AFAR Media,
6 Nov. 2025
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The concept filters water, charges EVs, and is built on the TNGA-F truck platform.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
3 Nov. 2025
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But as Lilly explains to Ronnie, telling the truth now won’t do anything to absolve Hank — everyone already thinks Lilly is crazy.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
10 Nov. 2025
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At the train station when Kelley is about to depart, Howie explains his backstory to keep Kelley from leaving.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
9 Nov. 2025
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Logic detects patterns and refines them, mistaking iteration for innovation.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
3 Nov. 2025
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This material then undergoes chemical treatment, where Lithion’s process extracts and refines up to 95 percent of battery materials and 98 percent of critical minerals for reuse in new batteries.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Oct. 2025
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The work accomplished at Silent Swarm 2025, along with technology such as the TEEMS device, illustrates how the company is architecting the advantage for today’s performance and tomorrow’s success along the tactical edge.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Nov. 2025
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In a novel that is so alert to where climate change is leading the world, a narrative frame that illustrates migration as linear and largely redemptive feels anachronistic.—
Tope Folarin,
The Atlantic,
8 Nov. 2025
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Meeting tools include one-tap minute generation and a circle-to-search gesture that extracts key points in real time.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
21 Oct. 2025
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The piece extracts a section of words from a 1935 essay by philosopher Walter Benjamin and deconstructs them into individual letters, which are then rendered in silver mylar balloons.—
Ray Mark Rinaldi,
Denver Post,
20 Oct. 2025
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Despite states’ commitments to protect the rights of journalists to carry out their work freely and safely, the lack of action by states demonstrates an alarming and deeply dangerous failure by the international community to uphold the rule of law when violations occur.—
Scott Griffen,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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What’s next Our research demonstrates that policy-level solutions work.—
Anthony Bald,
The Conversation,
3 Nov. 2025
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That said, until Watson either clears medical tests and the Browns open his 21-day window, or the team commits to giving Sanders meaningful snaps, the Browns’ future at quarterback remains uncertain.—
Rowan Fisher-Shotton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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The fine print — including how spend will be audited, whether marketing and postproduction count, and when the first targets kick in — will be finalized once the bill clears Parliament.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
4 Nov. 2025
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Naturally, a full reset means an organization completely cleans house, but Glenn and the front office were put together this past offseason with hopes of turning the franchise around.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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The vacuum cleaner has powerful suction, and the mop cleans without sloshing and smearing water on the floor.—
Terri Williams,
Architectural Digest,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Clarifies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clarifies. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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