clarifies

verb

present tense third-person singular of clarify
1
as in filters
to remove usually visible impurities from clarify the melted butter by skimming off the milky bits

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2
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 proposal, approved during a rare summer special session, would place before voters in November a constitutional amendment that clarifies how Maryland‘s congressional districts are drawn. — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 5 Aug. 2026 The article clarifies that prohibiting a bonnet, a private hair covering, differs fundamentally from discriminating against natural Black hair. — Tee Wilson, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026 Despite Shai saying that Ava and Rowan encouraged him to tell Hudson about Ariana and Liam, Ava clarifies that that never happened. — Tom Smyth, Vulture, 30 July 2026 Mars drives your 10th House of Career forward, while Saturn in your 8th House of Shared Resources clarifies obligations, approvals, and support. — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 July 2026 The bill also clarifies that only those powered by liquid fuel, such as gasoline, require a muffler. — Madison Smalstig july 18, Sacbee.com, 18 July 2026 This version clarifies that the idea for the collaboration originated with Toyota Ventures’s Adler. — Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 14 July 2026 Garcia quickly clarifies that her living arrangement was a little different. — Deirdre Durkan, PEOPLE, 10 July 2026 As for what, perhaps, soba noodles with edamame and mushrooms have to do with Pablo Picasso, or why Salvador Dali gets an unexpected dessert course of a white chocolate potato souffle, Beshir clarifies the goal of the evening. — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clarifies
  1. filters
  2. explains
  3. refines
  4. illustrates
  5. extracts
  6. demonstrates
  7. clears
  8. cleans
Verb
  • The institute had deliberately enabled Internet access and disabled the developers’ cybersafety filters to test the systems’ maximum capabilities; some prompts were also misconfigured.
    — Chris Stokel-Walker, Scientific American, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Pumps move water through pipes to a treatment plant that filters and disinfects it.
    — William Akoto, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of filters
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  • After speaking to multiple sources familiar with the process — all of whom remain anonymous to protect relationships — The Athletic explains the lay of the land.
    — James McNicholas, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Kash explains that turmeric contains a specific type of polyphenol called curcumin, which is known for its anti-inflammatory properties (and is what gives the spice its bright yellow color).
    — Marie Bladt, Vogue, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of explains
Verb
  • Those materials are essential for making semiconductors, aerospace equipment and many other modern technologies, but China mines and refines an outsized share of the world's critical minerals.
    — Jennifer Jacobs, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026
  • More than 100,000 of them just bought these Medicube toner pads, a K-beauty staple that gently exfoliates the skin, refines pores, and smooths skin texture for a more even complexion.
    — Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of refines
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  • The problem is, which this case so well illustrates, that to the extent that the debtor has the ability reacquire the assets then potentially so does a creditor.
    — Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The report also noted that TikTok Shop’s momentum illustrates a mechanism of migration—Eastern platforms exporting not just formats, but whole infrastructures for commerce and personalization as well as audience capture.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of illustrates
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  • Under a contract with Konza Health, the new system automatically extracts emergency room records covering more than 10,000 diagnostic conditions.
    — Mike Stunson, USA Today, 28 July 2026
  • Space startup Interlune revealed a new technology that extracts 99% pure helium-3 from standard Grade A helium.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 21 July 2026
Definition of extracts
Verb
  • Instead, the first 100 days are likely to be judged by whether the new president establishes credibility, assembles an effective governing team and demonstrates that campaign promises can evolve into a coherent governing strategy.
    — Armando Regil Velasco, FOXNews.com, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Sustainable profitability demonstrates that growth is supported by sound economics rather than short-term momentum.
    — Amit Jain, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of demonstrates
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  • Kushner and Iger pivoting to Los Angeles reshapes the bidding and potentially clears the path for Walton Laurie, a Walmart heiress who brings deep pockets and a local flavor to the Vegas process.
    — Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Tesla is the only foreign brand in the market that clears both.
    — Jon Markman, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of clears
Verb
  • As with the AquaSense 2 Ultra, the AquaSense X cleans your entire pool, including the surface.
    — John R. Delaney, PC Magazine, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Debra Johnson, Merry Maids’ home cleaning expert, recommends a mild cleaner such as Take It For Granite, a spray that safely cleans granite countertops, floors, and shower walls.
    — Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of cleans

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