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as in to filter
to remove usually visible impurities from
clarify the melted butter by skimming off the milky bits
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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
Others struggle to clarify a long-view geopolitical panorama, with a specific subject or conflict as the viewfinder.
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Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2025
The story was updated to clarify the relationship of the Jogan companies.
—Jessica Alvarado Gamez, The Denver Post, 5 Feb. 2025
The tax credit cap law The courts clarified the interpretation of the export tax credit law that had led to the dispute between the Revenue Department and Philip Morris.
—Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 5 Feb. 2025
Zelenskyy did not clarify whether humanitarian aid had been paused.
—Samya Kullab, Chicago Tribune, 25 Jan. 2025
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Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2025
The story was updated to clarify the relationship of the Jogan companies.
—Jessica Alvarado Gamez, The Denver Post, 5 Feb. 2025
The tax credit cap law The courts clarified the interpretation of the export tax credit law that had led to the dispute between the Revenue Department and Philip Morris.
—Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 5 Feb. 2025
Zelenskyy did not clarify whether humanitarian aid had been paused.
—Samya Kullab, Chicago Tribune, 25 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clarify
Verb
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Flashes will filter your Bluesky newsfeed, leaving only photos and videos.—
Will McCurdy,
PCMAG,
8 Feb. 2025
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Other rums are aged and then filtered to remove the color—and in the process, a lot of the flavor as well.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
7 Feb. 2025
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The 22-year-old, who shared her story in a Reddit post this week, explained that her also 22-year-old girlfriend, Layne, had been out of town dealing with personal matters.—
Kristan Hawkins,
Newsweek,
7 Feb. 2025
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Investigating the Link Between Cholesterol and Dementia Previous research has found a connection between cholesterol levels and cognitive health, Ryan explained.—
Brian Mastroianni,
Health,
7 Feb. 2025
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The purview of his catalogue narrowed, focusing on refining a reputation as a petty king in rap and in relationships.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
7 Feb. 2025
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The researchers are continuing their work to refine their swarming algorithms and control systems.—
Anna Funk,
Discover Magazine,
6 Feb. 2025
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Trump’s approach to Greenland illustrates a key principle of effective statecraft: leveraging rhetoric to influence allies and adversaries alike.—
Ryan P. Burke,
Orlando Sentinel,
14 Feb. 2025
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Both locations seek to illustrate the connection between professional work and nature.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA TODAY,
14 Feb. 2025
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The main goal of earlier projects was to extract a record of abrupt climate change from ancient air frozen into the ice.—
ByPaul Voosen,
science.org,
6 Feb. 2025
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Strauss extracted key situations and themes from the case and then fictionalized it into this riveting six-part Netflix series.—
Randy Myers,
The Mercury News,
6 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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Gibson was initially fined by Consumer Affairs Victoria in September 2017, but dodged making any payments throughout all of 2018.—
Lynsey Eidell,
People.com,
8 Feb. 2025
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The McLeod County Board voted 3-1 Tuesday to fine Cactus Jack’s II in Stewart and the Silver Lake American Legion for failing tobacco compliance checks conducted last month.—
Jorge Sosa,
Twin Cities,
8 Feb. 2025
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Amidst the drama, Dr. Mimi, Steve, Dr. Eugene, and Toya slip away for a lunch to clear the air.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
18 Feb. 2025
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The White House said 75,000 people signed up, and a federal judge cleared a legal roadblock last week for the program to move forward.—
Kate Gibson,
CBS News,
18 Feb. 2025
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“Clarify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clarify. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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