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
Church then clarified that Thiel had spent only a hundred thousand dollars on the project.
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D. T. Max, New Yorker, 7 Apr. 2025
But in the interview, the actress clarified this was not the case.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 7 Apr. 2025
Rubio later clarified to reporters that the visas revoked are mostly student visas but some were visitor visas, too.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 6 Apr. 2025
The 30-year-old Call Her Daddy host took to Instagram Stories and TikTok on March 26 to clarify that the podcast network is not the reason behind the 24-year-old influencer's latest move.
—Athena Sobhan, People.com, 27 Mar. 2025
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D. T. Max, New Yorker, 7 Apr. 2025
But in the interview, the actress clarified this was not the case.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 7 Apr. 2025
Rubio later clarified to reporters that the visas revoked are mostly student visas but some were visitor visas, too.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 6 Apr. 2025
The 30-year-old Call Her Daddy host took to Instagram Stories and TikTok on March 26 to clarify that the podcast network is not the reason behind the 24-year-old influencer's latest move.
—Athena Sobhan, People.com, 27 Mar. 2025
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By introducing healthy snack options, filtered water and meal plans at work, many employees can eat healthier, getting more nutrients and enjoying better physical and mental health in the process.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Instead, your resume passes through an algorithmic screening that filters candidates based on specific criteria.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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This is something Jordan has previously pointed out, explaining that teens can simply sign up for platforms with a false birthdate.—
Anna Halkidis,
Parents,
8 Apr. 2025
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To avoid these potentially destabilizing effects, military leaders will need to explain what the country stands to lose if the military devotes excess time, resources, and attention to domestic operations and fails to adhere carefully to the laws of war.—
Risa Brooks,
Foreign Affairs,
8 Apr. 2025
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Now refining that focus even further, which companies are benefiting from trends that are too powerful to be derailed by the current forces driving the market down?—
Kevin Stankiewicz,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2025
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Their team is constantly working to refine their products based on feedback from families while exploring what other essentials might be missing for kids who have outgrown the baby aisle but aren't ready for adult products.—
Jaclyn Greenberg,
Parents,
8 Apr. 2025
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Renee Hale | Grapevine, Texas The article by Chris Heath about Robert Caro is beautifully done and illustrated.—
Smithsonian magazine,
Smithsonian Magazine,
3 Apr. 2025
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Circle and OpenAI’s recent successes illustrate that blockchain and AI are now ready for robust regulatory dialogue, positioning these technologies for sustainable growth.—
Sandy Carter,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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But extracting resources out of Greenland poses many challenges.—
Andrew R. Chow,
Time,
9 Apr. 2025
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The Mission – Sam Wilson tries to extract information out of Agent Taylor in the boxing ring.—
John Archer,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Physical resistance is not required on the part of the victim to demonstrate lack of consent.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
7 Apr. 2025
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These missions typically include booster recoveries, either at sea or on land, further demonstrating the company's focus on reusable launch technology to lower the cost of access to space.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Apr. 2025
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If the city fails to meet those conditions, the judge's order prohibits the city from citing, arresting or fining people for camping on public property.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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If convicted for this Class I Felony offense, the defendant could be fined up to $10,000 and/or be sentenced to up to three years and six months in prison.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
People.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Those two both were cleared just prior to Monday night’s game.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Apr. 2025
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As Mercury goes direct, refresh your browsers and clear your caches!—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Clarify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clarify. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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