clears (up)

verb

Definition of clears (up)next
present tense third-person singular of clear (up)
as in explains
to make plain or understandable a simple explanation cleared the matter up

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  1. explains
  2. clarifies
  3. illustrates
  4. demonstrates
  5. simplifies
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  • Speaking with Variety ahead of the film’s December 25 release, Dhawan explains his attraction to the project, which marks a significant departure from his previous work.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 24 Dec. 2024
  • This explains why women tend to need those extra hours of sleep compared to men.
    Sofía Esquivel, Glamour, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of explains
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  • This fact clarifies Melton’s character.
    Longreads, Longreads, 18 Dec. 2024
  • The available reporting clarifies that there are no specific identifications of who is planning these enormous designs.
    John Werner, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of clarifies
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  • This selection, on the other hand, illustrates the top of his range.
    Nick Baumgardner, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The passing network below illustrates how Guardiola’s two wingers were isolated, missing overlapping runs from a full-back and with their No 10s getting man-marked out of the game.
    Thom Harris, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of illustrates
Verb
  • This series demonstrates how national access to functional plumbing infrastructure is complicated by bureaucracy and climate change.
    Marnie Shure, The Atlantic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • From a higher level of abstraction, this case demonstrates the need for robust oversight and regulation of high-volume tax preparers.
    Andrew Leahey, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of demonstrates
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  • 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
  • By creating an intuitive platform that simplifies reforestation efforts, the environmental conservation organization demonstrated how thoughtful design can bridge the gap between complex environmental initiatives and practical business implementation.
    Tina Gada, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of simplifies
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