clear (up)

verb

Definition of clear (up)next
as in to explain
to make plain or understandable a simple explanation cleared the matter up

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clear (up)
  1. explain
  2. clarify
  3. illustrate
  4. demonstrate
  5. simplify
Verb
  • The largest white droppings belonged to the seagulls — black-headed laughing gulls and white-headed herring gulls — McKenzie explained.
    CNN.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 27 Dec. 2024
  • Last month, Trump’s border czar, Tom Homan, explained his priority is to arrest and remove criminals who pose the greatest danger to Americans, The Center Square reported.
    Bethany Blankley | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of explain
Verb
  • The 33-year-old also clarified his relationship with Sayed, denying any romantic involvement in a series of candid posts.
    Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 26 Dec. 2024
  • This misunderstanding can result in inaccurate measurements if the recipe doesn't clarify further with weights or detailed instructions.
    Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 26 Dec. 2024
Definition of clarify
Verb
  • The potential financial losses revealed in this lawsuit are substantial, illustrated by the tenuous position of key players like Bubba Wallace and Tyler Reddick, along with the sponsorship of Monster Energy.
    Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
  • The timing and rapid pace of these announcements—particularly in light of Google's competing releases—illustrates the intensifying competition in AI development.
    Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of illustrate
Verb
  • Focus on demonstrating your communication and teamwork skills, and also speak to your technical skills as far as virtual collaboration and project management tools are concerned.
    Rachel Wells, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
  • Such growth demonstrates the advantages of policies that prioritize domestic solutions and reduce foreign dependency.
    Zachary Colletti, Orlando Sentinel, 26 Dec. 2024
Definition of demonstrate
Verb
  • Use Password Managers Creating strong, unique passwords for every online account can feel overwhelming, but a password manager simplifies the task.
    Alex Vakulov, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
  • Lavender initially taught Brody the trick to simplify outdoor routines and filmed a video of his clever antics to share with his breeder.
    Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of simplify
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