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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
Roughly 50 mosquitoes are tested within a pool, Clifton clarified.
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Claire Murphy,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
Fruit extracts clarify excess oil and buildup, while a cooling mint complex and menthol deliver a refreshing tingle, leaving your scalp feeling clean, balanced, and freshly reset.
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Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
18 June 2026
Corey Feldman is speaking out and clarifying his medical emergency.
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Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
This story has been updated to clarify Daniel Umfleet’s relationship to the Kindbridge Research Institute.
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Noelle Phillips,
Denver Post,
18 June 2026
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Claire Murphy,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
Fruit extracts clarify excess oil and buildup, while a cooling mint complex and menthol deliver a refreshing tingle, leaving your scalp feeling clean, balanced, and freshly reset.
—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
18 June 2026
Corey Feldman is speaking out and clarifying his medical emergency.
—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
This story has been updated to clarify Daniel Umfleet’s relationship to the Kindbridge Research Institute.
—
Noelle Phillips,
Denver Post,
18 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clarify
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Selective attention is the way your brain focuses on important information while filtering out unnecessary information.
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Borehole water is filtered through a reverse-osmosis system, eliminating the need for plastic bottles.
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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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The ability to extract consumer insights, test prototypes, and craft compelling product narratives must be embedded across teams, according to Kemkers.
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The agreement appears to offer Iran several benefits up front while extracting little in return.
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Ukraine’s ability to strike military production facilities, fuel depots, ammunition storage sites and critical infrastructure hundreds of miles from the front lines has demonstrated a remarkable evolution in its strategic capabilities.
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To earn belief, leaders must protect early adopters, welcome critical feedback, and demonstrate value through real-world examples.
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Comedian Rob Schneider offered to pay any potential fines, but none of the four players have been fined.
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Clay is sentenced to five years in prison and fined $10,000, the maximum penalty for the offense.
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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 26 Jun. 2026.
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