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 Ukraine is waiting for information and clarification from the US side about the situation and there is no response yet, the source said. — Kevin Liptak, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2026 Santos brings up the Geese psyop allegations and asks for clarification, having only just learned about it recently. — Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 21 Oct. 2026 The clarification arrived amid an uptick in militant strikes aimed at key regional transit hubs. — Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2026 California has sought clarification on the federal government's conclusions but has not received any. — Brittney Melton, NPR, 20 Oct. 2026 The city did not immediately respond to a request for clarification. — Charlotte Observer, 16 Oct. 2026 The Defense Ministry source said Kyiv was still seeking clarification of the reasons for Wednesday’s throttling of the technology, which Ukraine relies on for battlefield communication, drone operations and air defense. — Abigail Williams, NBC news, 15 Oct. 2026 Tonight, Wasserman offered clarification as to what Rice will be doing for the Olympics as well as praised the smooth-operator executive. — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026 Liucci and a 12th Man spokesperson did not respond to emails seeking comment and clarification. — Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 13 Oct. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for clarification

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The likelier explanation, Seth said, is that the models have absorbed a great deal of information about how humans describe and respond to pain and are reproducing it.

— Shae Lake, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026
When two upcoming shows in Chicago were canceled without explanation, Hall released a statement.

— Jack Denton, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of explanation

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The Knight’s Tale children’s department will offer a playful interpretation of the British home, inspired by medieval castles and courts.

— Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 26 Oct. 2026
But the agent then inherits whatever semantics each system exposes, which is often very little, and fills the gaps with its own interpretation.

— Felix Liao, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026

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