- present tense form of clarify (3rd person singular).
clarifies
Example Sentences
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Mr. Dolan clarifies that there are no guarantees:
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026
The murkiness of it all clarifies by the end of the film, not just in terms of its heroes, villains and message, but Greengrass also situates this story within a recognizable cinematic and storytelling history.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026
The proposed regulations unveiled this week “really clarifies a lot of what employers were waiting for,” said Dorian Smith, leader of Mercer’s law and policy practice.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 14, 2026
It’s not that the clothes were ever disappointing, she clarifies — it’s just that the anticipation was such a big part of the process.
From Salon ● Jul. 18, 2026
“Food poems,” she clarifies, raising a hand to stop the chatter.
From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan
