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 Senator Durbin, who's the top Democrat on Judiciary, said these new clarifications-they're unenforceable. — CBS News, 9 Aug. 2026 The California Department of Education did not immediately respond to The Bee’s request for clarification. — Chaewon Chung august 8, Sacbee.com, 8 Aug. 2026 As the summer winds down and the college sports calendar begins again, UConn coach Dan Hurley is again using his stature in men’s basketball to call for reform, clarification. — Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 7 Aug. 2026 But there’s debate over another statement Sweeney made as part of her intended clarification. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 7 Aug. 2026 The Sentinel has reached out to both Blue Origin and ULA for clarification. — Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Aug. 2026 Alvarez asked Bonta for clarification about a new policy requiring cashless transactions for certain park uses. — Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2026 Fox News Digital reached out to ICE for clarification regarding the circumstances of Ordonez-Cruz's arrest but did not immediately receive a response. — Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 1 Aug. 2026 Boeke’s statement of clarification was reported by the Washington Post. — David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 31 July 2026

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Luigi Mangione is due in federal court today after both parties hastily called for an appearance earlier this week without any clear explanation.

— David Goldman, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
The same explanation has been offered as to why Riyadh Air, or another PIF company, does not just pour money into Newcastle through sponsorship deals.

— Chris Waugh, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of explanation

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The federal government’s new interpretation of Title IX has left Jeffco Public Schools in a bind.

— Jessica Seaman, Denver Post, 10 Aug. 2026
Whatever might be happening on the streets of American cities—or whatever the current occupant of the Oval Office might be like—constitutional interpretation was in safe hands at the highest court in the land.

— Margaret Talbot, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2026

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