as in explanation
a statement that makes something clear
after that clarification, I find I actually agree with you
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Recent Examples of clarification
The group has been advocating for such clarifications to be included in trade agreements with other Latin American nations, too.
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Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 11 Feb. 2026
The clarification from Oakwood comes amid heightened scrutiny across metro Atlanta and surrounding areas over possible ICE detention expansions.
—Christopher Harris, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026
This timeline in this story has been updated following clarification from Canadian police.
—Hira Humayun, CNN Money, 11 Feb. 2026
Administrators are instructed to consult with the district’s general counsel and professional standards offices if a staff member violates the policy or if clarification is needed.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 7 Feb. 2026
Bowie and other council members asked for clarification from city staff around why the unspent funds from 2025 did not roll over from year to year and effectively double.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2026
Fox News Digital has reached out to UNR to request clarification about why the point was on the agenda and what those next steps were.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 4 Feb. 2026
The amendment was made at the request of other legislators who wanted more clarification, Slager said.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2026
Now, Mikayla offers some clarification on what was actually going on in the video, explaining to PEOPLE that this video was taken 24 hours after baby Callum was born.
—Georgia Slater, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 2026
Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 11 Feb. 2026
The clarification from Oakwood comes amid heightened scrutiny across metro Atlanta and surrounding areas over possible ICE detention expansions.
—Christopher Harris, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026
This timeline in this story has been updated following clarification from Canadian police.
—Hira Humayun, CNN Money, 11 Feb. 2026
Administrators are instructed to consult with the district’s general counsel and professional standards offices if a staff member violates the policy or if clarification is needed.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 7 Feb. 2026
Bowie and other council members asked for clarification from city staff around why the unspent funds from 2025 did not roll over from year to year and effectively double.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2026
Fox News Digital has reached out to UNR to request clarification about why the point was on the agenda and what those next steps were.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 4 Feb. 2026
The amendment was made at the request of other legislators who wanted more clarification, Slager said.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2026
Now, Mikayla offers some clarification on what was actually going on in the video, explaining to PEOPLE that this video was taken 24 hours after baby Callum was born.
—Georgia Slater, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clarification
Noun
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The challenge is confirming biological activity while eliminating non-biologic explanations.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
9 Feb. 2026
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Then, as Musk has been prone to do, the former presidential adviser disregarded much of his previous explanation and said that building a civilization on Mars was still an option, just that building on the Moon is SpaceX’s current priority.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Under the new rules, cardrooms say some of their most popular games may have to be eliminated or significantly changed to comply with the new interpretation of state law.—
Charlie Lapastora,
CBS News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Our Floriography Dictionary Sources vary on what different flowers symbolize—this is art, not science—but these are some of our favorite interpretations.—
Kathy Barnes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Clarification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clarification. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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