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 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 The Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act clarifies that states can establish their own procedures for counting ballots. — Jamie Rowen, The Conversation, 2 July 2026 Review a bill, then send a polite message that clarifies terms, because simple words protect value and invite respectful responses. — Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2026 Senate Bill 110 clarifies that allowing children reasonable independence does not automatically constitute child neglect under Georgia law. — Christopher Harris, CBS News, 29 June 2026 Don't show up with a wish list, but with one job that shifts perception, creates urgency, clarifies complexity or builds trust. — Rich Bornstein, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026 The Davines Heart of Glass Silkening Shampoo is a toning shampoo for blonde and gray hair that gently clarifies and banishes brassiness. — Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 25 June 2026 Progetto 11 also clarifies that Coperni is controlled by two entities, Coperni UK Limited, which holds the license with Tomorrow, and Coperni SAS, a French operating company that oversees day-to-day operations. — Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 17 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clarifies
  1. filters
  2. explains
  3. refines
  4. illustrates
  5. extracts
  6. demonstrates
  7. clears
  8. cleans
Verb
  • This specific layout filters out background protons and electrons while mapping the exact direction of incoming neutrons, thereby differentiating between normal atmospheric radiation and a hidden nuclear weapon.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 8 July 2026
  • Clean range hood filters monthly to prevent grease buildup and maintain proper ventilation.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 1 July 2026
Definition of filters
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  • Sprouse explains that Wade is a British television presenter who hosts shows about aquatic animals with names like Dark Waters, Mighty Rivers, and River Monsters.
    — Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 7 July 2026
  • Creatine is a natural compound that your body produces and uses for energy, Basbaum explains.
    — Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 7 July 2026
Definition of explains
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  • Once this cycle of testing is extensively undertaken, the AI maker refines the AI and can feel more comfortable that the AI is ready for release.
    — Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • Solar facility construction At present, China refines most of the world’s cobalt.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 2 July 2026
Definition of refines
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  • One case in particular illustrates what can happen when questions arise about the information that’s provided to board members and other stakeholders concerning new corporate leaders.
    — Edward Segal, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
  • Hurtado’s experience illustrates the chaos that, according to relatives of the deceased deportees and a forensic medicine expert, marked the handling of bodies after the earthquakes.
    — Sonia Osorio, Miami Herald, 10 July 2026
Definition of illustrates
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  • Those contracts call for Next Hydrogen to design and deliver an electrolyzer that extracts tritium from heavy water, a critical process for preparing fuel used in future fusion reactors.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 30 June 2026
  • This process extracts the melon’s precious juice and preserves its vivid color.
    — Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 June 2026
Definition of extracts
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  • The concern about the latest reorganization also demonstrates how unclear the ultimate scope of the upcoming moves still are – even to people close to and inside the agency.
    — Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 11 July 2026
  • The series demonstrates that AI video quality hinges on creator skill, not just the technology.
    — Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of demonstrates
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  • And if no nominee clears it, the show with the highest percentage of yes votes takes the trophy.
    — Clayton Davis, Variety, 8 July 2026
  • The gateway earns its place where an integration is shared, permissioned, observable or reused across many agents, and buyers should be honest about how much of their tool access clears that bar.
    — Janakiram MSV, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
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Verb
  • Per the outlet, Martin cleans tables and floors, restocks sauces and keeps trays moving to customers.
    — Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026
  • Its Turbo Brush is perfect for collecting pet hair, and the Parquet Twister floorhead has a double-swivel joint that gently cleans and maneuvers across hard surfaces.
    — Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 25 June 2026
Definition of cleans

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