- present tense form of clarify (3rd person singular).
clarifies
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As Fielder clarifies the punchline, Holmes breaks down in tears across from him, frustrated that she can’t understand.
From Salon ● Oct. 17, 2026
Locke, 22, jokes that a lot of the time people are just handed producer credits, but clarifies "we actually put some effort in and took it seriously".
From BBC ● Jul. 16, 2026
But, he quickly clarifies, “at the same time, it’s very much an ensemble show.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 13, 2026
She clarifies, “you know that saying, ‘No man is an island,’ well, Reg thought that was baloney.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 1, 2026
And then when I look at him blankly, he clarifies.
From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black
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