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
Some industry leaders likewise wonder whether the Swiss Made label has begun to erode the very trust it was intended to secure, but few if any brands are actively clarifying their practices in marketing materials.
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Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 17 Feb. 2025
Agency records show her team has met with the Blockchain Association, Andreessen Horowitz's AH Capital Management and Nasdaq representatives, among others, in recent days, tackling everything from correcting past missteps to exploring staking in ETPs and clarifying crypto trading venues.
—Nina Bambysheva, Forbes, 15 Feb. 2025
This article was updated to clarify that Robert O'Brien was a Trump national security adviser during his first term.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 14 Feb. 2025
During the concert special, host Jimmy Fallon clarified that the three-hour show would only present musical guests and not hand out awards.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 14 Feb. 2025
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Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 17 Feb. 2025
Agency records show her team has met with the Blockchain Association, Andreessen Horowitz's AH Capital Management and Nasdaq representatives, among others, in recent days, tackling everything from correcting past missteps to exploring staking in ETPs and clarifying crypto trading venues.
—Nina Bambysheva, Forbes, 15 Feb. 2025
This article was updated to clarify that Robert O'Brien was a Trump national security adviser during his first term.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 14 Feb. 2025
During the concert special, host Jimmy Fallon clarified that the three-hour show would only present musical guests and not hand out awards.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 14 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clarify
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The amount of high-energy radiation that filters in through the foliage can vary greatly between habitats, some of which are heavily shaded by leafy canopies, while others are more open and allow more sunlight in.—
Elizabeth Rayne,
Ars Technica,
23 Feb. 2025
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Blend the soaked beans with fresh water in a food processor, then filter the mixture through a clean fabric.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
20 Feb. 2025
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Fact check: Post misrepresents satirical petition as $1 trillion offer for California Heusgen debunked the claim in the Facebook post in a Feb. 17 X post, explaining that his show of emotion was related to his retirement as chairman, not Vance's statements.—
Hannah Hudnall,
USA TODAY,
20 Feb. 2025
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Last week, the Civilian Oversight Commission held a special meeting to discuss weighing in on the case by submitting a legal filing known as an amicus brief, which would explain for the appeals court why commissioners say the case has impeded their work.—
Keri Blakinger,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2025
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Many surgeons specialize exclusively in hair transplants and consistently refine their techniques.—
Kody Boye,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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Starting small and scaling gradually helps refine the business model and test market demand without the stress of repaying large debts or meeting investor expectations.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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Yet a look at the films the Oscars present us with illustrates that hope is not lost.—
Steven Zeitchik,
The Hollywood Reporter,
26 Feb. 2025
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The meal took guests through four culinary seasons, illustrating the passage of time—an essential element in making great whisky.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
26 Feb. 2025
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Furthermore, Syria could demand regular base extensions from Russia, a far cry from that 49-year lease Assad bestowed, and extract other significant concessions.—
Paul Iddon,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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Image Image United Nations experts found that 150 tons of coltan — from which key minerals used in smartphone manufacturing are extracted — was smuggled out of Congo and into Rwanda by M23 last year.—
Guerchom Ndebo,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2025
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Putin’s reckless gamble in Ukraine demonstrated his willingness to sacrifice lucrative economic ties to Europe for glory.—
Sergey Radchenko,
Foreign Affairs,
18 Feb. 2025
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Since bursting onto the high school scene two years ago, Heeney has demonstrated moxie, toughness and strength.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Feb. 2025
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News of Dia’s death sparked uproar in Belgium and call for justice as the 18 members of the fraternity who were involved in the hazing didn’t receive a prison sentence and were instead sentenced between 200 and 300 hours of community service, and fined about $430 each.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
19 Feb. 2025
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The measure also seeks to force insurers to be more judicious with denials, by fining them up to $1 million per case if more than half of appeals filed with regulators are overturned in a year.—
Christine Mai-Duc,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2025
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The story follows Fang Di, who leaves home to become a stunt performer to clear family debts, and her cousin Tian Tian, who remains behind dealing with her father’s addiction before being forced to flee local mobsters.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
18 Feb. 2025
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The airport said its crews had been working around the clock in recent days to clear snow from more than 1,200 acres to ensure planes could land and take off.—
Yan Zhuang,
New York Times,
18 Feb. 2025
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“Clarify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clarify. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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