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as in filters
to remove usually visible impurities from
clarify the melted butter by skimming off the milky bits
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as in explains
to make plain or understandable
it would help if you could clarify your position for us
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Recent Examples of clarifies
Strongly supported by the American Society of Transplant Surgeons, the act also clarifies that organ donation qualifies under the Family and Medical Leave Act, giving donors protected employment status during recovery.
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Gabriel Schnickel, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 June 2026
The disclosure clarifies that a lucrative neocloud deal for SpaceX could end after just six months.
—Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 1 June 2026
Meaningful education clarifies side effects and tradeoffs of multiple plan types.
—Jim Hebets, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Slayton clarifies that this threshold can usually be reached by consuming one vitamin C-rich item throughout the day.
—Embry Roberts, Martha Stewart, 24 May 2026
The new rule clarifies that for songs submitted as the first new music cue once the end credits begin, the video clip must include the last 15 seconds of the film before the credits begin.
—Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 1 May 2026
The attorney then clarifies if his testimony is that Randklev went through the training, but had not read any part of the act.
—Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Apr. 2026
The platform compares plans based on usage and clarifies performance and speed requirements so users can pick a long-term plan that suits their household.
—Wyles Daniel, Charlotte Observer, 27 Apr. 2026
The fix clarifies that defendants under age 18 who are sentenced after 2021 can also petition for a second look review.
—Nicole D. Porter, Baltimore Sun, 27 Apr. 2026
Gabriel Schnickel, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 June 2026
The disclosure clarifies that a lucrative neocloud deal for SpaceX could end after just six months.
—Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 1 June 2026
Meaningful education clarifies side effects and tradeoffs of multiple plan types.
—Jim Hebets, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Slayton clarifies that this threshold can usually be reached by consuming one vitamin C-rich item throughout the day.
—Embry Roberts, Martha Stewart, 24 May 2026
The new rule clarifies that for songs submitted as the first new music cue once the end credits begin, the video clip must include the last 15 seconds of the film before the credits begin.
—Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 1 May 2026
The attorney then clarifies if his testimony is that Randklev went through the training, but had not read any part of the act.
—Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Apr. 2026
The platform compares plans based on usage and clarifies performance and speed requirements so users can pick a long-term plan that suits their household.
—Wyles Daniel, Charlotte Observer, 27 Apr. 2026
The fix clarifies that defendants under age 18 who are sentenced after 2021 can also petition for a second look review.
—Nicole D. Porter, Baltimore Sun, 27 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clarifies
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The most dangerous risk is the one your optimism filters out.—
Nilton Bernini,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Use air purifiers and change HVAC filters regularly to capture airborne dust.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
28 May 2026
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That 10-goal swing explains most of the standings drop.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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Jerry Lanuzza, associate professor at Johnson & Wales University in Charlotte, North Carolina, explains how to store alcohol, whether alcohol goes bad, and how long different types will last.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
29 May 2026
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The rides will be free for a limited time while Waymo gathers feedback and refines the experience.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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Another 30% is shipped from South Korea, but Korean imports also are at risk because Korea largely refines its base oils with crude oil from the Middle East.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
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His story illustrates what can happen when individuals are connected to the resources, support, and opportunities needed to move forward.—
Beth Hines,
Hartford Courant,
4 June 2026
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The quick video illustrates how the various Captain's Crunch implements unfurl and swap components.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 June 2026
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So workers are taking extra care to smooth those out and make sure they have not been damaged by the machine that extracts them.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
28 May 2026
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During slow-wave sleep, a leader's brain consolidates the day's information, extracts patterns from the complexities encountered, and builds connections between seemingly unrelated ideas.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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The project demonstrates how advances in artificial intelligence and machine vision can be combined with precision motion-control systems to automate highly specific tasks.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
2 June 2026
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Lestat, now a contemporary rock star who writes songs about living openly undead, demonstrates his contempt for Interview With the Vampire by jeering at audience members who might have read it.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
2 June 2026
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Either way, taking this small step clears mental and physical space.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 June 2026
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But many of the dogs in the survey were on monthly heartworm medication, which also clears intestinal worms—so those dogs had nothing to flush out.—
Niranjana Rajalakshmi,
Popular Science,
4 June 2026
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Enabling healthy habitats for future space explorers The current prototype cleans only a small area at a time, roughly the width of a pencil.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
2 June 2026
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Eco effort The hotel cleans and bottles its own water in glass containers.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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“Clarifies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clarifies. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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