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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
George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
However, in a video on Out magazine’s Instagram, GLAAD’s Tony Morrison clarified its meaning.
—Lexi Carson, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Dec. 2024
The Metro Richmond Zoo clarified that if no name wins an outright majority of the votes, there would be a second vote with the top two contenders.
—Christine Rousselle, Fox News, 28 Dec. 2024
Chen clarified his limited engagement with crypto prior to this event.
—Dave Birnbaum, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
The 33-year-old also clarified his relationship with Sayed, denying any romantic involvement in a series of candid posts.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 26 Dec. 2024
Information about the injured is being clarified, but according to preliminary data, there are survivors.
—Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
It was never clarified by Biden or his staff what the president meant.
—Haisten Willis, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 25 Dec. 2024
The information about the injured is being clarified, but according to preliminary data there are survivors.
—Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
Verb
However, Wheal clarified that proposing at someone else's wedding is a different matter entirely.
—George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
However, in a video on Out magazine’s Instagram, GLAAD’s Tony Morrison clarified its meaning.
—Lexi Carson, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Dec. 2024
The Metro Richmond Zoo clarified that if no name wins an outright majority of the votes, there would be a second vote with the top two contenders.
—Christine Rousselle, Fox News, 28 Dec. 2024
Chen clarified his limited engagement with crypto prior to this event.
—Dave Birnbaum, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
The 33-year-old also clarified his relationship with Sayed, denying any romantic involvement in a series of candid posts.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 26 Dec. 2024
Information about the injured is being clarified, but according to preliminary data, there are survivors.
—Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
It was never clarified by Biden or his staff what the president meant.
—Haisten Willis, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 25 Dec. 2024
The information about the injured is being clarified, but according to preliminary data there are survivors.
—Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clarified
Verb
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Recently, Holland explained why the couple rarely walk red carpets together.—
People.com,
People.com,
6 Jan. 2025
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The 2025 Golden Globes, explained The five-time Grammy-winning singer ended his final tour last summer.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA TODAY,
6 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Its minimalist silhouette is refined to two slim straps and a custom geometric block heel for maximum comfort.—
Sephora,
refinery29.com,
4 Jan. 2025
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The dining room is intimate, with a warm ambiance that feels both welcoming and refined.—
Karla Walsh,
Southern Living,
4 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Sunday’s game illustrated a stark contrast between the AFC West rivals, who both are in their first full seasons with their current coach.—
Vic Tafur,
The Athletic,
5 Jan. 2025
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This map comes from a simulation of a portion of the cosmic web, with shock waves (white), magnetic fields (cyan), and radio light (pink) illustrated here.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
3 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Initially, the company demonstrated leadership in the energy sector by pledging to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 or earlier.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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As for the Pat-in-the-Pan Biscuit recipe, it was inspired by James Beard Award-winning Virginia Willis, a Georgia native, who visited America’s Test Kitchen and demonstrated a biscuit recipe that involved placing the biscuits close together on a sheet pan without space in between.—
Karla Walsh,
Southern Living,
30 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Blanchett, meanwhile, continues her reign among the cadre of actresses who work with their stylists — in this case, Elizabeth Stewart — to craft a collection of press-run looks that extend beyond pure glamour in their talking points.—
Laurie Brookins,
The Hollywood Reporter,
13 Mar. 2025
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This can provide significant advantages over today’s best mini-LED TVs, including higher brightness, less blooming (light bleed around bright images), and purer, more accurate colors.—
Ryan Waniata,
WIRED,
13 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Mel’s check is a standard-TV version of what birth usually looks like: a quick duck under the blanket, with everything neat and covered up.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
13 Mar. 2025
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These versatile spirits can be sipped neat, mixed into classic cocktails, or even paired with your favorite meals.—
Emily Price,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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That song is a powder keg, a dynamic storehouse of raw, undiluted energy.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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His reaction, though, was one of pure, undiluted rage.—
Rory Smith,
The Athletic,
4 Feb. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Clarified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clarified. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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