as in explanation
a statement that makes something clear
after that clarification, I find I actually agree with you
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Recent Examples of clarification
When Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi noted that the Strait of Hormuz was open for commercial shipping last week, he was sharply attacked by regime hard-liners, forcing other officials to issue swift clarifications.
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Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2026
The Washington Examiner reached out to the Hudson Institution for clarification on the basis for Haley’s claim but did not receive a response.
—Mike Brest, The Washington Examiner, 21 Apr. 2026
While not encouraging law breaking, Escalante said any clarification from the courts would be adopted by police.
—Steven Mihailovich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
In addition to issuing Thursday's clarification, Judge Leon stayed his ruling by another seven days to allow the White House to pursue further appeals.
—Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
Hours after Ivory's statement, Fulton County officials issued a clarification, pushing back on the idea that the county is actively pursuing private jail options.
—Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
Carol Quillen, president and CEO of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, said in a statement that the organization awaited further clarification from the district court.
—Michael Kunzelman, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2026
Dirty soda had been around since 2010 but exploded in 2012 after that clarification, eventually reaching a national audience through social media and the Hulu series.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
And restrictions on the sale of cannabis seeds would be lifted with a clarification that seeds do not fall under the state’s definition of marijuana.
—State House News Service, Boston Herald, 6 Apr. 2026
Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2026
The Washington Examiner reached out to the Hudson Institution for clarification on the basis for Haley’s claim but did not receive a response.
—Mike Brest, The Washington Examiner, 21 Apr. 2026
While not encouraging law breaking, Escalante said any clarification from the courts would be adopted by police.
—Steven Mihailovich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
In addition to issuing Thursday's clarification, Judge Leon stayed his ruling by another seven days to allow the White House to pursue further appeals.
—Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
Hours after Ivory's statement, Fulton County officials issued a clarification, pushing back on the idea that the county is actively pursuing private jail options.
—Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
Carol Quillen, president and CEO of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, said in a statement that the organization awaited further clarification from the district court.
—Michael Kunzelman, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2026
Dirty soda had been around since 2010 but exploded in 2012 after that clarification, eventually reaching a national audience through social media and the Hulu series.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
And restrictions on the sale of cannabis seeds would be lifted with a clarification that seeds do not fall under the state’s definition of marijuana.
—State House News Service, Boston Herald, 6 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clarification
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The Orioles backdrop behind the two men responsible for attempting to deliver an explanation for Saturday night’s seismic firing of Alex Cora and five coaches would have been funny if the situation hadn’t been so dire.—
Brittany Ghiroli,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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If Pat Riley opens that door or leaves that door open, deferring to Nick Arison on answers on Monday, then yes, further explanation would seem reasonable from the executive branch.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Apr. 2026
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History belies that interpretation, as prior to the amendment, common law prevailed and all (except Blacks, Amerindians and offspring of diplomats) were regarded as citizens at birth (one of the unenumerated rights of the Ninth Amendment).—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
28 Apr. 2026
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But Serkis’ interpretation gives viewers closure.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Clarification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clarification. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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