1
as in to filter
to remove usually visible impurities from
clarify the melted butter by skimming off the milky bits
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2
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
The new law clarifies that landlords can't keep security deposits for damage that predates a renter's stay in an apartment or that is part of normal wear and tear.
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Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 5 June 2025
Russell clarified that Alessi helped reorganize the report but did not change any content.
—Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 4 June 2025
The White House has not released a transcript of the call or clarified whether Trump pushed back on Putin’s vow to retaliate or offered support to Ukraine.
—Nik Popli, Time, 4 June 2025
Adidas has yet to clarify whether this is a single breach affecting multiple regions or several separate incidents.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 4 June 2025
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Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 5 June 2025
Russell clarified that Alessi helped reorganize the report but did not change any content.
—Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 4 June 2025
The White House has not released a transcript of the call or clarified whether Trump pushed back on Putin’s vow to retaliate or offered support to Ukraine.
—Nik Popli, Time, 4 June 2025
Adidas has yet to clarify whether this is a single breach affecting multiple regions or several separate incidents.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 4 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clarify
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Aged at least four years and non-chill filtered, this Kentucky gem packs a rich caramel sweetness balanced by a spicy rye kick.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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The band filtered out of the dressing room; Sly came last, picking up his knees like a drum majorette and grinning a steely grin.—
Timothy Crouse,
Rolling Stone,
9 June 2025
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Furthermore these efforts should also find ways to explain the costs of AI use from an environmental perspective.—
Ron Schmelzer,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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Nivola in Lochlan’s season-ending near-death experience and Koch in a one-take episode in which Erik explains to his attorney the abuse within the Menendez household.—
Daniel D'Addario,
Variety,
7 June 2025
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Human editors will refine and enhance Claude’s drafts before publication.—
Gene Marks,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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Suncor refines about 98,000 barrels of crude oil per day during normal operations and supplies about 40% of the gasoline used in Colorado.—
Noelle Phillips,
Denver Post,
7 June 2025
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However, as one family’s experience illustrates, the story of the Great Wealth Transfer is far more complex.—
Joseph Coughlin,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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To illustrate the scale of this complexity, Lin explains that there can be seemingly endless ticket combinations for trips between Los Angeles and London.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
1 June 2025
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The system extracts key data points in seconds—interpreting not just text but also images and tables—streamlining a process that once consumed thousands of human hours.—
Rhett Power,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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The pilot, a 51-year-old man from Maple Park, was extracted from the plane and given emergency medical aid, but ultimately succumbed to his injuries on the scene, officials said.—
Carolyn Stein,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2025
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Marine Group officials wanted to demonstrate that converting similarly sized tugs from diesel to electric can be replicated by other companies, such as excursion boats and dinner cruises.—
Rob Nikolewski,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 June 2025
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The lander also carried a water electrolyzer experiment to demonstrate technologies that could split water molecules into hydrogen and oxygen, critical resources for a future Moon base.—
Stephen Clark – Jun 6,
ArsTechnica,
6 June 2025
Verb
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If a customer wants to take a risk and perform a fraudulent activity, then the insurer could automatically fine the customer or cancel their coverage, ensuring optimal integrity of their blockchain without requiring much human interaction.—
Robert Clark,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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Edmonton Oilers defenseman Jake Walman was fined a total of $10,000 for both punching Matthew Tkachuk of the Florida Panthers in the face, and squirting water on the Florida bench.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
11 June 2025
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He won’t be cleared to catch passes until some time in August.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2025
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Her father, Kevin Fox, was arrested four months later in connection with her murder, but was later cleared.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2025
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“Clarify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clarify. Accessed 16 Jun. 2025.
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