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as in filtered

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clarified

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verb

past tense of clarify
1
as in refined
to remove usually visible impurities from clarify the melted butter by skimming off the milky bits

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2
as in explained
to make plain or understandable it would help if you could clarify your position for us

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Recent Examples of clarified
Verb
However, Wheal clarified that proposing at someone else's wedding is a different matter entirely. — George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024 However, in a video on Out magazine’s Instagram, GLAAD’s Tony Morrison clarified its meaning. — Lexi Carson, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clarified
  1. explained
  2. refined
  3. illustrated
  4. demonstrated
  5. pure
  6. neat
  7. undiluted
Verb
  • Recently, Holland explained why the couple rarely walk red carpets together.
    — People.com, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
  • The 2025 Golden Globes, explained The five-time Grammy-winning singer ended his final tour last summer.
    — Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of explained
Verb
  • Its minimalist silhouette is refined to two slim straps and a custom geometric block heel for maximum comfort.
    — Sephora, refinery29.com, 4 Jan. 2025
  • The dining room is intimate, with a warm ambiance that feels both welcoming and refined.
    — Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2025
Definition of refined
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  • Sunday’s game illustrated a stark contrast between the AFC West rivals, who both are in their first full seasons with their current coach.
    — Vic Tafur, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
  • This map comes from a simulation of a portion of the cosmic web, with shock waves (white), magnetic fields (cyan), and radio light (pink) illustrated here.
    — Big Think, Big Think, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of illustrated
Verb
  • Initially, the company demonstrated leadership in the energy sector by pledging to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 or earlier.
    — Trefis Team, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
  • As for the Pat-in-the-Pan Biscuit recipe, it was inspired by James Beard Award-winning Virginia Willis, a Georgia native, who visited America’s Test Kitchen and demonstrated a biscuit recipe that involved placing the biscuits close together on a sheet pan without space in between.
    — Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2024
Definition of demonstrated
Adjective
  • As a pure runner, though, Giddens is impressive, showing off great speed and vision.
    — Steve Bradshaw, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
  • The heartbreak is immense, but as Ellie so perfectly pointed out, the Winnie-Bubba reunion had to be pure magic.
    — Karen Fratti, People.com, 22 Mar. 2025
Definition of pure
Adjective
  • David Phelan There were workarounds before now, such as the neat AirFly connector which was the best way to solve the problem.
    — David Phelan, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
  • For some, the bullet holes seemed too neat to be real, which led to theories that Siragusa had drilled the holes herself.
    — Patricia Hernandez, Rolling Stone, 24 Mar. 2025
Definition of neat
Adjective
  • That song is a powder keg, a dynamic storehouse of raw, undiluted energy.
    — Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
  • His reaction, though, was one of pure, undiluted rage.
    — Rory Smith, The Athletic, 4 Feb. 2025
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