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
Wei clarified that the development of the cutting-edge next generation chipmaking technology would remain in Taiwan and would still be 10 times bigger than the US facilities.
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Wayne Chang, CNN, 13 Mar. 2025
The current signup process clarifies the privacy options, but Public shouldn't be the default.
—PCMAG, 13 Mar. 2025
This article has been updated to clarify the title of Alibaba.com’s President Kuo Zhang.
—Monica Pitrelli,dylan Butts, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2025
Officials later clarified that the move was meant to ensure the safety of the remaining workforce.
—Melissa Noel, Essence, 12 Mar. 2025
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Wayne Chang, CNN, 13 Mar. 2025
The current signup process clarifies the privacy options, but Public shouldn't be the default.
—PCMAG, 13 Mar. 2025
This article has been updated to clarify the title of Alibaba.com’s President Kuo Zhang.
—Monica Pitrelli,dylan Butts, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2025
Officials later clarified that the move was meant to ensure the safety of the remaining workforce.
—Melissa Noel, Essence, 12 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clarify
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In the clip shared Wednesday (March 5), Gaga — looking low-key in a black baseball cap and T-shirt — sits at a piano in the SNL break room and openly sings observations about the comedians who filter in and out.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
5 Mar. 2025
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Training data sets contain so much text, in fact, that finding and filtering out the benchmarks is extremely difficult.—
Alex Reisner,
The Atlantic,
5 Mar. 2025
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About 45 minutes later, the Charlotte native explained his mistake to the media — one that negated a Tar Heel comeback from 24 points down in the second half.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Mar. 2025
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Commissioner John Herbst explained why the project needs a restaurant, aquarium and theater, among other attractions.—
Susannah Bryan,
Sun Sentinel,
15 Mar. 2025
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Make Adjustments Based On Q1 Insights One key step is refining your execution plan based on Q1 insights.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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Style it with: Satin wide-leg pants or dark denim, a slinky camisole, and a sleek clutch for a night-out look that feels effortless yet refined.—
Ruhama Wolle,
Glamour,
5 Mar. 2025
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Overall Vital Considerations Of course, the example shown is a relatively simple one and was merely undertaken to quickly illustrate how this works.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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Such collections illustrate the unique and tough-to-replicate advantages of manufacturing in the City of Angels.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Mar. 2025
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However this author has compiled roundups of rules from 2024 which Congress and the administration might also survey to extract those meeting the termination criteria of E.O. 14219.—
Clyde Wayne Crews Jr.,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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Curcumin: It's extracted from turmeric and purified to create a product containing only curcumin and very little of the other parts of turmeric.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
3 Mar. 2025
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It will also be demonstrated at stands including those of ATSC and the Ultra HD Forum.—
Carolyn Giardina,
Variety,
14 Mar. 2025
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Even those who successfully raise initial capital face formidable hurdles in securing follow-on funding, often under pressure to demonstrate rapid growth and immediate profitability—expectations fundamentally misaligned with the long-term nature of early-stage venture building.—
Joseph Edgar,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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Crypto audits have been a sore point for the crypto marketplace– with Prager Metis being fined and Armanino having to exit the service area in the aftermath of FTX – but this looks set to change given the buy-in and support from the highest levels of U.S. government.—
Sean Stein Smith,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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The recent wave of criminalizing homelessness stems directly from the U.S. Supreme Court decision Grants Pass v. Johnson, a June ruling that allows municipalities to fine or arrest people experiencing homelessness for sleeping outside, even when no shelter is available.—
Bonnie Kahn Ognisanti,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Mar. 2025
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State capitol news in brief Corrections funding bill clears Senate The Arkansas Senate on Thursday approved a bill that would provide $26 million in one-time state funds to the state Department of Corrections to...—
Michael R. Wickline , Josh Snyder,
arkansasonline.com,
14 Mar. 2025
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By investing in these critical steps, your organization can clear the clutter, embrace innovation and position itself for sustained success in an increasingly dynamic business landscape.—
Kerry Brown,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Clarify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clarify. Accessed 19 Mar. 2025.
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