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verb

past tense of clarify

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Recent Examples of clarified
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
  • Recently, Holland explained why the couple rarely walk red carpets together.
    People.com, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
  • 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
  • Its minimalist silhouette is refined to two slim straps and a custom geometric block heel for maximum comfort.
    Sephora, refinery29.com, 4 Jan. 2025
  • The dining room is intimate, with a warm ambiance that feels both welcoming and refined.
    Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • The finish is long, pure, and unadulterated, with lingering ripe red fruit notes.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
  • Further research on the toxicity of A. muricata and clinical trials testing the pure compounds are needed to fully elucidate its pharmacological activities and ensure the safety of A. muricata as a potential drug for various diseases.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 1 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • The temple itself has some neat features, such as a rock that appears to be levitating, and there's also a training droid so your minifigures can practise their Jedi moves with it.
    Kimberley Snaith, Space.com, 28 Feb. 2025
  • Halo: The Master Chief Collection Available on: Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, PC There are few first-person shooters more influential than the Halo games and this compilation, which was first released in 2014, bundles everything together in one neat package.
    Joshua Lamb, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • That song is a powder keg, a dynamic storehouse of raw, undiluted energy.
    Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
  • His reaction, though, was one of pure, undiluted rage.
    Rory Smith, The Athletic, 4 Feb. 2025

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“Clarified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clarified. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.

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