as in explanations
a statement that makes something clear
after that clarification, I find I actually agree with you
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Recent Examples of clarifications
When Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi noted that the Strait of Hormuz was open for commercial shipping last week, he was sharply attacked by regime hard-liners, forcing other officials to issue swift clarifications.
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Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2026
This article was updated to include additional comment from Anthropic and clarifications of some technical details by one of the sources.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 31 Mar. 2026
Additional clarifications regarding the fire were still being sought Friday.
—Darcie Moran, Freep.com, 14 Mar. 2026
Fewer post-launch clarifications that rarely repair the damage once uncertainty is visible.
—Nandini Sharma, Forbes.com, 12 Mar. 2026
Supporters and committee members asked for clarifications on language in the bill, but mainly expressed admiration for LoPresto.
—Jennifer Mayerle, CBS News, 25 Feb. 2026
As the backlash against Fanatics picked up steam, the Red Sox deleted its original statement from X and posted multiple clarifications.
—A.j. Perez, Los Angeles Times, 22 Feb. 2026
The group has been advocating for such clarifications to be included in trade agreements with other Latin American nations, too.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 11 Feb. 2026
In many cases, once these clarifications are made, families have no further involvement.
—Kaitlyn Gomez, USA Today, 15 Jan. 2026
Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2026
This article was updated to include additional comment from Anthropic and clarifications of some technical details by one of the sources.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 31 Mar. 2026
Additional clarifications regarding the fire were still being sought Friday.
—Darcie Moran, Freep.com, 14 Mar. 2026
Fewer post-launch clarifications that rarely repair the damage once uncertainty is visible.
—Nandini Sharma, Forbes.com, 12 Mar. 2026
Supporters and committee members asked for clarifications on language in the bill, but mainly expressed admiration for LoPresto.
—Jennifer Mayerle, CBS News, 25 Feb. 2026
As the backlash against Fanatics picked up steam, the Red Sox deleted its original statement from X and posted multiple clarifications.
—A.j. Perez, Los Angeles Times, 22 Feb. 2026
The group has been advocating for such clarifications to be included in trade agreements with other Latin American nations, too.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 11 Feb. 2026
In many cases, once these clarifications are made, families have no further involvement.
—Kaitlyn Gomez, USA Today, 15 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clarifications
Noun
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Professional commentators tended to see these developments in so many local terms—turning, for their explanations, to national histories, cultures and institutions.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
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Today, entrepreneurs and managers can access explanations, frameworks, financial analysis, market research, strategy simulations, and operational guidance almost instantly.—
Dileep Rao,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
Noun
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However, Lewin, the physiologist, is cautious about overextending the results and interpretations to every bird, given that the researchers haven’t looked at any migratory species.—
Yasemin Saplakoglu,
Quanta Magazine,
13 May 2026
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In contrast, a decision by a judge is governed by stare decisis, the legal principle that courts must adhere to interpretations of law set by past decisions and that lower courts must follow higher courts when in the same jurisdiction.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
12 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Clarifications.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clarifications. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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