as in to explain
to make plain or understandable
a simple explanation cleared the matter up
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If a concept just doesn’t make sense, try explaining it out loud to a friend.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
6 Mar. 2026 -
During the launch event, BYD Chairman Wang Chuanfu explained that solving charging anxiety is essential for wider EV adoption.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Mar. 2026
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The Republican Senate campaigns did not clarify whether the candidates were invited to the event, and the White House did not comment on invitations or attendees.—
Emily Chang,
ABC News,
27 Feb. 2026
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The new ordinance will be a non-class misdemeanor, but does not clarify how fines or penalties will be implemented, leaving it up to the discretion of law enforcement and the local court system.—
Lynne Hermansen,
Kansas City Star,
27 Feb. 2026
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The chasm between some top Democrats and AIPAC is illustrated by their respective statements on the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Mar. 2026
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This enduring love is illustrated (literally) in the Margesherwood X Peanuts collaboration.—
Claire Salinda,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Mar. 2026
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To demonstrate the district attorney’s alleged bias, the motion highlighted the examination of witness John Richardson, a Loyola Marymount University student from the Bay Area who was among the 13 arrested in 2024 but later entered a youth diversion program after pleading no contest.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
28 Feb. 2026
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Matthews demonstrated the level of depth UCLA has leaned on throughout the season.—
Anthony Solorzano,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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That could simplify manufacturing and make solid-state battery packs easier to scale.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Mar. 2026
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Skip the layers, and simplify dessert with this elegant carrot and pineapple sheet cake.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
1 Mar. 2026
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“Clear (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clear%20%28up%29. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.
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