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as in to filter
to remove usually visible impurities from
clarify the melted butter by skimming off the milky bits
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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
In an effort to achieve better consistency, the state revised the regulations to clarify rule language, timelines and documentation requirements.
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Lizzie Kane
june 26,
Sacbee.com,
26 June 2026
Most clarifying shampoos tend to be a little harsh and drying, but this one is gentle and nourishing.
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Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
25 June 2026
Amid those rulings, the Michigan Court of Appeals urged the Legislature to clarify and update the statute.
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Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
Teta clarified of Cooke's response.
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Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 June 2026
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Lizzie Kane
june 26,
Sacbee.com,
26 June 2026
Most clarifying shampoos tend to be a little harsh and drying, but this one is gentle and nourishing.
—
Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
25 June 2026
Amid those rulings, the Michigan Court of Appeals urged the Legislature to clarify and update the statute.
—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
Teta clarified of Cooke's response.
—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for clarify
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clarify
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With his first ball after the announcement filtered out, Stokes sent down a delivery that was edged by New Zealand batter Zak Foulkes to second slip where the catch was taken by Harry Brook, the man likely to take over as England test captain.
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Sunlight filtered in through the trees, lighting up lush green moss.
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Watching the hearing via Zoom from a prison holding room, Powell wiped his eyes and sighed heavily as Cribbs once again recited the facts of the case before Judge Rachelle Carnesale, explaining when Walton was fatally shot.
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When the Dodgers played here last month, a fan posted a picture of the menu board and explained what FTD stood for.
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Salicylic acid works deep within pores to tackle buildup, while lactic acid smooths rough texture and refines skin’s surface, leaving skin looking clearer and feeling smoother in just a few swipes.
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Warmer weather brings a shift to summer blend fuels, which is more expensive to refine than the versions sold in colder months.
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During the preference sheet meeting, the major difference in Kayley and Genevieve’s attitudes is perfectly illustrated.
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The scale of the fund, and the involvement of multiple international partners, illustrates Abu Dhabi’s ambition to use AI to help diversify its economy, and its credibility as an investor.
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EgoLab, an Indian data aggregation company among those extracting this information from apparel factories, according to The Guardian, has a clientele that includes major companies like Tesla.
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Even when doctors are able to access patient data from other systems, pinpointing and extracting the most relevant information for a particular patient’s case can require tremendous effort.
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The prototype was demonstrated publicly April 8.
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Ashton's journey from moving bins to cleaning them demonstrates that a complete roadmap isn't necessary; curiosity and taking the next step are crucial.
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Abdennebi Bioui, a construction tycoon and former lawmaker with the co-governing Authenticity and Modernity Party, or PAM, who headed a Regional Council, was sentenced to 12 years in prison and fined $15,989.
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In Florida, you can be fined for putting garbage in the wrong place.
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After clearing logjams in the White House and House of Representatives, the legislation drew broad support in an election year where both parties are increasingly aware that voters have said they're fed up with the high cost of living.
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Declan Rice had a free kick around six minutes into the match, but Ghana cleared it away immediately.
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“Clarify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clarify. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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