1
as in to filter
to remove usually visible impurities from
clarify the melted butter by skimming off the milky bits
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2
as in to explain
to make plain or understandable
it would help if you could clarify your position for us
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Recent Examples of clarify
This story has been updated to clarify the number of closures.
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Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
The department did not clarify why the closures extended beyond the initial 45-day timeline set in September.
—Cailey Gleeson, jsonline.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Data can support better planning and clarify trade-offs.
—Malana Vantyler, Ascend Agency, 6 Nov. 2025
The issue of faith and LGBTQ+ issues became part of the mayoral and council campaigns, with both candidates clarifying their views to voters.
—Niraj Warikoo, Freep.com, 5 Nov. 2025
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Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
The department did not clarify why the closures extended beyond the initial 45-day timeline set in September.
—Cailey Gleeson, jsonline.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Data can support better planning and clarify trade-offs.
—Malana Vantyler, Ascend Agency, 6 Nov. 2025
The issue of faith and LGBTQ+ issues became part of the mayoral and council campaigns, with both candidates clarifying their views to voters.
—Niraj Warikoo, Freep.com, 5 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clarify
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Automatic-translation technology, by design, filters out that surplus as noise.—
Ross Benjamin,
The Atlantic,
10 Nov. 2025
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Like all of Jack Daniel’s whiskey, it was filtered through charcoal before barreling, part of the Lincoln County process, but only through three feet instead of the usual 10 feet according to Fletcher (there’s less corn in the mashbill, and therefore less oil to be absorbed).—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
9 Nov. 2025
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Since proper vesicle recycling is crucial for brain communication, this mechanism could explain why patients experience diverse symptoms – from movement problems to memory loss – depending on which brain regions are affected first.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
8 Nov. 2025
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Speaking on The Allison Hagendorf Show, Perry, the lead singer, explained just how the stars aligned for 4 Non Blondes to take the stage together once again.—
Virginia Chamlee,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
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Researchers say MaybeRobot's development has now stabilized, allowing the hackers to focus on refining NoRobot's stealth.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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If search reliability drives a beat, update evergreen explainers and refine the internal links that help readers stay oriented.—
Malana VanTyler,
Ascend Agency,
6 Nov. 2025
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Emailing or texting similar job postings can help to illustrate what an IT pro is looking for.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
6 Nov. 2025
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The exchange illustrated that tensions remain high in Congress as the government shutdown continues into its 37th day.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Nov. 2025
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The amount of space between garden soil particles is so minuscule that container plants struggle to send their roots into it and extract nutrients from it.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Nov. 2025
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Historically, concrete production depended heavily on natural sand and gravel extracted from riverbeds, a practice that led to severe environmental degradation in some regions.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Nov. 2025
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Published in Advanced Functional Materials, the work demonstrates that the coatings are functional, robust, and suited to long-term outdoor deployment.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Nov. 2025
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The money both clubs have spent brings a demand and an expectation for trophy successes, but, as Liverpool demonstrated last season, there is a strength to be drawn from stability.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
8 Nov. 2025
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Palace were fined €10,000 (£8,693) by UEFA in September after fans displayed another banner, this time with the words ‘UEFA MAFIA’ on it, during the Conference League play-off game with Fredrikstad in August.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
11 Nov. 2025
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Dearborn Heights Mayor Mo Baydoun has not filed a couple of campaign finance reports, including one that was due two months ago, resulting in the county fining him, according to Wayne County campaign finance records.—
Niraj Warikoo,
Freep.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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Gilleard-Soriano also cleared a ball off the line that likely would’ve tied the score late in the game.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
11 Nov. 2025
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Meteorologists with the National Weather Service in Indianapolis say Central Indiana's mostly cloudy skies Tuesday night will gradually clear into the evening.—
John Tufts,
IndyStar,
11 Nov. 2025
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“Clarify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clarify. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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