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as in filters
to remove usually visible impurities from
clarify the melted butter by skimming off the milky bits
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as in explains
to make plain or understandable
it would help if you could clarify your position for us
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Recent Examples of clarifies
The Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act clarifies that states can establish their own procedures for counting ballots.
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Jamie Rowen,
The Conversation,
2 July 2026
Review a bill, then send a polite message that clarifies terms, because simple words protect value and invite respectful responses.
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Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
30 June 2026
Senate Bill 110 clarifies that allowing children reasonable independence does not automatically constitute child neglect under Georgia law.
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Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
Don't show up with a wish list, but with one job that shifts perception, creates urgency, clarifies complexity or builds trust.
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Rich Bornstein,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
The Davines Heart of Glass Silkening Shampoo is a toning shampoo for blonde and gray hair that gently clarifies and banishes brassiness.
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Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
25 June 2026
Cole immediately laughs at the comparison as Steven quickly clarifies that version of Cole may be in the past.
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Deirdre Durkan,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
Progetto 11 also clarifies that Coperni is controlled by two entities, Coperni UK Limited, which holds the license with Tomorrow, and Coperni SAS, a French operating company that oversees day-to-day operations.
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Joe Bobowicz,
Vogue,
17 June 2026
That cut features 45 minutes of additional footage that clarifies character motivations and restores Eva Green's part, which was cut from the film.
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Britt Hayes,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 June 2026
Jamie Rowen,
The Conversation,
2 July 2026
Review a bill, then send a polite message that clarifies terms, because simple words protect value and invite respectful responses.
—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
30 June 2026
Senate Bill 110 clarifies that allowing children reasonable independence does not automatically constitute child neglect under Georgia law.
—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
Don't show up with a wish list, but with one job that shifts perception, creates urgency, clarifies complexity or builds trust.
—
Rich Bornstein,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
The Davines Heart of Glass Silkening Shampoo is a toning shampoo for blonde and gray hair that gently clarifies and banishes brassiness.
—
Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
25 June 2026
Cole immediately laughs at the comparison as Steven quickly clarifies that version of Cole may be in the past.
—
Deirdre Durkan,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
Progetto 11 also clarifies that Coperni is controlled by two entities, Coperni UK Limited, which holds the license with Tomorrow, and Coperni SAS, a French operating company that oversees day-to-day operations.
—
Joe Bobowicz,
Vogue,
17 June 2026
That cut features 45 minutes of additional footage that clarifies character motivations and restores Eva Green's part, which was cut from the film.
—
Britt Hayes,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clarifies
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The lymphatic system collects that fluid from your tissues, filters it and returns it to your bloodstream.
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The team filters in slowly, following a late game the night before.
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Maybe that explains her chaotic behavior when the crew goes out later that night.
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Deputy Ethan Weinzieri explains just some of the work the dogs do.
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Final Cut Pro on Mac is also adding an Auto Mask tool, which isolates and refines video elements like skin, hair, sky, and clothing.
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Salicylic acid works deep within pores to tackle buildup, while lactic acid smooths rough texture and refines skin’s surface, leaving skin looking clearer and feeling smoother in just a few swipes.
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James Wilson, a prominent attorney, best illustrates that evolution.
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The Pew report illustrates why homeownership is increasingly the province of older Americans, and why first-time buyers seem like a vanishing breed.
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This process extracts the melon’s precious juice and preserves its vivid color.
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Like Fernando Alonso and once upon a time, Sebastian Vettel, Hulkenberg often extracts more out of the car than anyone would expect.
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Consider if the side gig adds unique skills, demonstrates entrepreneurship, or could be perceived as a distraction or conflict of interest.
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The advocacy group Stand Up for Science has posted advice on writing comments, along with an extremely lengthy and detailed submission that demonstrates just how comprehensive a comment can be.
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The globe clears, but the motion has changed the environment.
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Once payment clears, SD Bullion will ship your order via USPS, UPS, or FedEx.
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Its Turbo Brush is perfect for collecting pet hair, and the Parquet Twister floorhead has a double-swivel joint that gently cleans and maneuvers across hard surfaces.
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Liliana, who is divorced, cleans for a living and sells homemade tamales on weekends.
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“Clarifies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clarifies. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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