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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
According to the mayor, the executive order clarifies existing policies related to federal immigration enforcement efforts, details proactive steps that are being taken to protect residents, and outlines the authority of the Baltimore Police Department.
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Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
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.
—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
Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
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.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clarifies
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Behind the front, bitterly cold Arctic air filters back into the area.—
Andrew Kozak,
CBS News,
1 Mar. 2026
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Their proprietary ChromaPop technology filters specific light wavelengths to heighten contrast and sharpen terrain definition, revealing the sometimes subtle shifts between shadow, ice, and powder.—
Todd Plummer,
Robb Report,
25 Feb. 2026
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But they were chosen as the targets for the Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) to assess our planetary defense capabilities, Makadia explains.—
Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
6 Mar. 2026
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In the first episode, the peacemaking mission between Josh and Seth, in rural Montana, completely falls apart, and the mediator—who explains that this is his first official mediation—mostly just stands there as the neighbors trade insults and issue threats.—
Tyler Foggatt,
New Yorker,
6 Mar. 2026
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In reality, early production may move slowly as Tesla refines the process.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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Each year, the Bureau of Labor Statistics refines its recent numbers by incorporating more comprehensive data based on unemployment filings.—
Jill Schlesinger,
Mercury News,
2 Mar. 2026
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The apparent corner-cutting illustrates how top brass at Florida’s flagship law school relaxed longstanding safeguards to fast-track the state’s top legal official into its classrooms — even as Republican leaders in Tallahassee demand greater transparency and oversight of university instruction.—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
5 Mar. 2026
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After receiving permission from the government, Brevard County Public Works removed 10,000 pounds of concrete — a volume that illustrates how deeply trapped the manatee was within the infrastructure.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
4 Mar. 2026
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Founded by Aurelie Fontan, Meredith Wood and Christopher Ferguson in the United Kingdom, the approach extracts natural pigments from plants grown on polluted land while contributing to soil restoration.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
5 Mar. 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 study demonstrates a new level of miniaturization and scalability for optical beam-combining hardware used in high-power laser systems.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Mar. 2026
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While the magnitude of these surges varies by context, the temporal clustering of activity in both cases demonstrates that social media visibility is driven by discrete political and moral shocks rather than sustained baseline engagement.—
Arnaud Kurze,
The Conversation,
9 Mar. 2026
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According to Ayurveda, warm water clears toxins and energy blockages.—
Sarah Bence,
Verywell Health,
4 Mar. 2026
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When the smoke clears, the barrier that has kept them trapped on campus for decades is gone.—
Kennedy French,
Variety,
4 Mar. 2026
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The facility, which would be a double unit, cleans after each use and deep cleans every hour, and is set to be open year-round.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Mar. 2026
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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,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Clarifies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clarifies. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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