as in explains
to make plain or understandable
a simple explanation cleared the matter up
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That distinction naturally explains why Saturn's rings are composed almost entirely of water ice, with very little rock, the study notes.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
27 Mar. 2026 -
Fig, meanwhile, has drunk the Kool-Aid entirely, Shipp explains.—
Kennedy French,
Variety,
27 Mar. 2026
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The Trimmer understands that a strategic delay is not procrastination, but a patient wait until the situation clarifies itself.—
David Brooks,
The Atlantic,
25 Mar. 2026
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The plan approved Tuesday clarifies that the school board can consider two renamings in one year, up from the previous guidance of limiting renamings to one per year, Bagula said.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Mar. 2026
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The phenomenon illustrates how misinformation can multiply after a viral moment, spreading what can seem to be harmless narratives that are made harder to verify in the age of AI.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
26 Mar. 2026
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As my diagnostic experience illustrates, many of us are told that memory changes are normal aging and that pushing for answers is unnecessary.—
Shon Lowe,
Twin Cities,
26 Mar. 2026
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The Return demonstrates that the group anticipated and debated some of those same concerns in songwriting sessions and meetings with company execs at Big Hit Music and HYBE.—
Jennifer Zhan,
Vulture,
24 Mar. 2026
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Lastly, Rebouças demonstrates her gratitude for two key partners in Globoplay and leading Brazilian production banner Conspiração.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
24 Mar. 2026
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This practice simplifies decision-making and reduces clutter.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
16 Mar. 2026
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Building on the past decade of work by the sustainable farming organization, the next step expands OCA’s impact areas simplifies participation for brands and retailers and increases global supply through new partnerships.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Sourcing Journal,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Clears (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clears%20%28up%29. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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