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as in interpretation
a statement that makes something clear
an explanation of photosynthesis that most museum visitors will be able to understand
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as in reason
a statement given to explain a belief or act
when questioned by authorities, the students were at a loss for an explanation for their senseless vandalism
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Recent Examples of explanation
Then, as now, no explanation was given about the eviction.
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Jim Riccioli, jsonline.com, 18 Aug. 2025
In the weeks since the policy U-turn, Beijing has called the chip a security risk, summoned Nvidia for explanations and discouraged its companies from using it.
—John Liu, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2025
Yet another explanation could be that the tariff rates importers are actually paying are far below the headline numbers.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 17 Aug. 2025
Without any explanation, the Supreme Court cleared the way for the Trump Administration to begin dismantling a cabinet agency, created by Congress, that is tasked with fulfilling the federal government’s obligation to support public education.
—Andrea Campbell, Time, 6 Aug. 2025
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Jim Riccioli, jsonline.com, 18 Aug. 2025
In the weeks since the policy U-turn, Beijing has called the chip a security risk, summoned Nvidia for explanations and discouraged its companies from using it.
—John Liu, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2025
Yet another explanation could be that the tariff rates importers are actually paying are far below the headline numbers.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 17 Aug. 2025
Without any explanation, the Supreme Court cleared the way for the Trump Administration to begin dismantling a cabinet agency, created by Congress, that is tasked with fulfilling the federal government’s obligation to support public education.
—Andrea Campbell, Time, 6 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for explanation
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Highest 2 Lowest — which is a modern-day interpretation of iconic director Akira Kurosawa’s 1963 crime thriller High and Low — is opening in 300 theaters in what appears to be more of a run to qualify for awards season.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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For example, the plan prioritizes a narrow interpretation of national security without addressing critical ethical needs such as the protection of vulnerable populations, children, neurodivergent individuals and minorities — issues that the European Union AI Act addresses.—
Mohammad Hosseini,
Twin Cities,
10 Aug. 2025
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Various reasons, but a big one is the village simply created more places to live.—
Liliana Fannin,
jsonline.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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Zen Buddhism is unlike Stoic philosophy on the role of discursive, as opposed to intuitive, reasons.—
Sebastian Purcell
August 18,
Literary Hub,
18 Aug. 2025
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Topline The Department of Homeland Security has posted illustrations depicting the beauty of 1940s Washington, D.C., across multiple social media posts this week, drawing criticism from some who say the Trump administration is glorifying a pre-civil rights era United States.—
Conor Murray,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Newsweek illustration showing redistricting states.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Aug. 2025
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Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images But there is another side to this argument.—
Robert Marvi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Aug. 2025
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Sell Cell makes the argument that Apple’s struggles with rolling out Apple Intelligence on the iPhone 16 might play a role in the increased speed of iPhone depreciation.—
Janhoi McGregor,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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Escobar also issued an apology after her short time on the reality dating show.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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The museum removed the infographic and issued an apology following a backlash at the time.—
Khaleda Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Aug. 2025
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Thompson graduated from the University of Iowa in 1997 with degrees in business administration and accounting, according to his LinkedIn page.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
14 Aug. 2025
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Tuition, books, fees and supplies related to licensing programs, including exam prep and review materials for exams in law, accounting or finance.—
Ryan Ermey,
CNBC,
13 Aug. 2025
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Too many journalists in Gaza have been killed by Israel without justification.—
Kareem Khadder,
CNN Money,
25 Aug. 2025
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Trump himself has often claimed a much higher figure, citing the intangible value of his brand as justification for estimates exceeding $10 billion.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Aug. 2025
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Complicating that challenge, Crank noted that the national debt stands at $37 trillion, which was the rationale for this year’s cuts to the U.S. Forest Service and National Park Service.—
John Meyer,
Denver Post,
21 Aug. 2025
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The rationale was straightforward: crypto was volatile, energy-hungry, and capable of undermining state authority over money.—
Zennon Kapron,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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“Explanation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/explanation. Accessed 31 Aug. 2025.
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