Thesaurus results for CLARIFICATION

clarification

noun

Definition of clarification

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 Madison County Sheriff John Beeman did not immediately respond to IndyStar's request for clarification. — Ryan Murphy, IndyStar, 27 Aug. 2026 Ted needs further clarification, which leads Alice to liken each to the central Harry Potter characters, which in turn requires Beard to reframe it in terms of characters from Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, which lines up surprisingly well. — Keith Phipps, Vulture, 26 Aug. 2026 The league’s clarification comes amid turmoil in college sports, with dozens of football players filing lawsuits seeking a fifth season of eligibility, some of whom have won state court orders preventing the NCAA from barring their return. — Chris Vannini, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026 If the terms on the report are confusing, seek clarification from a reputable source. — Nicole Pajer, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026 After The Bee sought further clarification, DHS provided a third response. — Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 25 Aug. 2026 OutKick reached out to Chicago police for further clarification. — Ryan Gaydos Outkick, FOXNews.com, 25 Aug. 2026 Not every delay means a denial With millions of claims filed nationally, insurers often pause to request records, doctor opinions, or simple clarifications before approving treatment. — Jason Phillips, Ascend Agency, 24 Aug. 2026 Parliamentary Affairs Minister Tariq Fazal Chaudhry said the government had approached the Supreme Court to seek clarification on whether the medical relief granted to Khan applied only to the former premier or could be extended to other prisoners. — ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for clarification

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But in Silicon Valley, a different, more sinister explanation for the anti-data center movement has taken hold.

— Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2026
The most compelling explanation so far comes from Nepal’s hydrology department.

— Milad Haghani, Scientific American, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of explanation

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Under the Taliban’s draconian interpretation of sharia, watching movies, playing chess, singing, and playing or listening to music are all banned.

— The Week US, TheWeek, 31 Aug. 2026
Under certain interpretations of the 1963 rule, courts are not allowed to weigh whether a merger might make competition stronger overall.

— Shubha Ghosh, Fortune, 31 Aug. 2026

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