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clarifying

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verb

present participle of clarify

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of clarifying
Adjective
Working at the Taller de Gráfica Popular allowed for a clarifying moment of vision, one that drove her work—politically and artistically—for the rest of her life. Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025 But this was a clarifying moment for me, as the photo’s release validated other information my source had been sharing in recent weeks. Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 4 Sep. 2024 The most clarifying political moment of the era came with the 1912 presidential election, when corporate concentration was explicitly on the ballot. Zephyr Teachout, Foreign Affairs, 8 Dec. 2020 Kyle's clarifying questions ultimately yield a few non-clarifying answers. Jodi Walker, EW.com, 16 Sep. 2021 Hank Willis Thomas has meditated on the commercialization of Black stereotypes, in ways that are generally more clarifying than Colescott’s histrionic approach. Philip Kennicott, Washington Post, 18 Aug. 2022 Tuesday against Brooklyn's collection of wings will provide a more clarifying test. Michael Shapiro, Chron, 6 Mar. 2023 Biden administration officials say that the Russian invasion has been a clarifying moment for some of the bigger powers in Asia as financial sanctions and export bans have been put in place to check Russia. Aamer Madhani and Josh Boak, Chicago Tribune, 19 May 2022 Many of them, however, went to D.C. for two previous events, which were more clarifying. Luke Mogelson, The New Yorker, 15 Jan. 2021
Verb
This now four-game winless run has been clarifying for the progress of the Maresca project. Liam Twomey, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025 The bill would update several pieces of language in existing law, clarifying requirements such as metal bars on doors and windows, adding sufficient interior lighting and authorizing law enforcement to access dealers’ security systems during an active investigation. Tim Clouser | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 4 Jan. 2025 Frequently Asked Questions Are clarifying shampoos good for curly hair? Erin Parker, Allure, 3 Jan. 2025 Ahead, find shampoos, conditioners, masks, and clarifying treatments to make your flaxen dreams come true. Jenny Berg, Allure, 31 Dec. 2024 Share common experiences, express understanding, ask meaningful questions and allow your audience to ask clarifying questions. Terina Allen, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024 But, those with virgin hair should proceed with caution because a clarifying shampoo can be too aggressive, Temur warns, potentially stripping the scalp's natural oils, causing dryness, frizz and breakage. Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024 In addition to suggestions focused on simplifying and clarifying the process, including preclearance, the Section recommended the Service make the Streamlined Procedures permanent. Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024 To fix that, bills were introduced in the Senate and House judiciary committees this year clarifying the language, while also ensuring cases can be sped up by expanding eligibility to all district courts in the 4th Circuit Court jurisdiction instead of just the one federal court in North Carolina. Brad Dress, The Hill, 20 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clarifying
Adjective
  • The more illuminating dynamic is the one between Nora and Agnes (Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas).
    Peter Debruge, Variety, 21 May 2025
  • White sprinkles in archival footage exploring the couple’s trajectory and Gibson’s career, but his subjects’ raw, often humorous testimonies—about mortality, sexuality, and gender identity—are most illuminating.
    David Sims, The Atlantic, 7 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • Establishing how that golden age came about is easier than explaining the years of scarcity that followed.
    Rory Smith, The Athletic, 22 Mar. 2025
  • Shapiro even alluded to that fact when explaining his optimism that a deal will get done.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 22 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • However, the White House then released an explanatory text of the executive order, clarifying that the tariff rate wasn’t reduced to 54%, but still maintaining the $100 fee option.
    Mark Faithfull, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
  • The refrain is compact and echoing, a chorus unburdened by explanatory verses.
    Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 16 May 2025
Verb
  • Human teams can improve the reliability of specific knowledge agents by refining data sources and prompts.
    Michael Wegmüller, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • The end of the year is another critical period for refining your retirement strategy.
    True Tamplin, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • On January 7, the National Sleep Foundation released data illustrating how crucial sleep is for work performance.
    Lieke ten Brummelhuis, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Since initiating its Regenerative Cotton Program in 2022, Citizens has procured approximately 4 million pounds of regenerative cotton, illustrating its commitment to empowering farmers and enhancing agricultural sustainability.
    Angela Lei, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • This firsthand experience brought Formula E’s cutting-edge technology and strategic depth into sharp focus, demonstrating why the series is one of the most exciting racing championships in the world.
    Jenn Nelson, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
  • The partnership, which is inclusive of the club’s men’s and women’s teams, will drive awareness of the Maldives as a tourist destination, while demonstrating the activities, heritage and locations the island country has to offer.
    Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • President of Bosch in North America and president of Bosch Mobility Americas Paul Thomas also made a revealing statement about the complexion of electric vehicle adoption during an online media briefing on the company’s business, Wednesday.
    Ed Garsten, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
  • For all the talk of a nudity ban this year — forbidding women from wearing gowns deemed too revealing — the Cannes fashion police seemed to be off-duty.
    Ramin Setoodeh, Variety, 13 May 2025

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“Clarifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clarifying. Accessed 29 May. 2025.

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