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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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as in filtered
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Recent Examples of clarified
Gene Marks, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Phillips and an attorney for several of the victims clarified there is no current plan to make the survivors’ list public, although survivors intend to share with federal authorities.
—Emily Goodin, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2025
Tyrese clarified that his disappointment came with nothing but admiration for her.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 2 Sep. 2025
However, the actor clarified that his home in North Star state wasn't only intended to be safe haven in the face of a worldwide Armageddon.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 1 Sep. 2025
In later comments, the original poster clarified that the brownies were not in a communal area.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
But Puerto Peñasco's convention and visitors bureau clarified that FMM requirements will now be strictly enforced.
—Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Weitz clarified that their claim will only target the Ghislandi portrait, not the second Mignon painting, because that work was not part of the Goudstikker collection.
—Dragana Jovanovic, ABC News, 26 Aug. 2025
Sivan clarified in his Instagram comments.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 25 Aug. 2025
Adjective
The company clarified that there was no widespread hack, and the rumors likely stemmed from a mix of unrelated security alerts and social media exaggeration.
—Gene Marks, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Phillips and an attorney for several of the victims clarified there is no current plan to make the survivors’ list public, although survivors intend to share with federal authorities.
—Emily Goodin, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2025
Tyrese clarified that his disappointment came with nothing but admiration for her.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 2 Sep. 2025
However, the actor clarified that his home in North Star state wasn't only intended to be safe haven in the face of a worldwide Armageddon.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 1 Sep. 2025
In later comments, the original poster clarified that the brownies were not in a communal area.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
But Puerto Peñasco's convention and visitors bureau clarified that FMM requirements will now be strictly enforced.
—Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Weitz clarified that their claim will only target the Ghislandi portrait, not the second Mignon painting, because that work was not part of the Goudstikker collection.
—Dragana Jovanovic, ABC News, 26 Aug. 2025
Sivan clarified in his Instagram comments.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 25 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clarified
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As news of these goals filtered through the stands in El Alto, Bolivian fans started to celebrate.—
Joseph O'Sullivan,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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The water was then filtered and analysed using advanced laboratory techniques, with strict controls in place to prevent contamination.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Sep. 2025
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Green then explained the medical and industrial applications for these new knits.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
11 Sep. 2025
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Her therapist – who Heming Willis accidentally referred to her as her own caregiver – explained how normal these feelings were.—
David Oliver,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Sustainability tours offer a behind-the-scenes look at the renewable building materials used to construct the lodge, as well as a tutorial on how the 240 solar panels, 10 water turbines, and 48 energy storage units provide renewable energy and purified water.—
Devorah Lev-Tov,
AFAR Media,
26 Aug. 2025
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Lifestraw estimates that the Escape can deliver 1 liter of purified water per minute.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
23 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Govee has refined the software from previous models to improve the brightness and color accuracy, and the lights are more durable now.—
Andrew Gebhart,
PC Magazine,
8 Sep. 2025
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Video refereeing has only just been introduced in Liga F, Spanish women’s football’s top flight, but through a VAR-lite system still being refined.—
Laia Cervelló Herrero,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The timing, although likely coincidental, illustrated the dilemma Democrats currently face.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Sep. 2025
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The lesson is beautifully depicted in the 30-page journey illustrated by Setor Fiadzigbey, who perfectly draws ballet poses, including pointe dancing.—
Leslie D. Rose,
Parents,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Abboud and his mother, whose name is Najlaa, were safely extracted from the Gaza Strip on Thursday, though the location has not been disclosed in this reporting for their protection.—
Caitlin McFall,
FOXNews.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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Once extracted, the team combined all of the shell remnants into a microgel similar to many standard skincare products.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Allred has demonstrated the ability to get some crossover voters, but will need to find better traction with independents and Republicans to win statewide, Rottinghaus said in another text message.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Sep. 2025
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Barlow is a competitive, hardworking player and demonstrated plenty of resolve, turning a poor start to last season into a dominant playoff push.—
Murat Ates,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Gerald Genta Minute Repeater A pure minute repeater – without other high watchmaking functions as part of a grand-complication package – is a rare thing.—
Carol Besler,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Invisible pollutants unleashed To simulate real-world conditions, the researchers placed unused masks in beakers of ultra-pure water and left them at room temperature for 24 hours.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Clarified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clarified. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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