ELUCIDATING Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words

elucidating

verb

present participle of elucidate

as in explaining

to make plain or understandable colored charts that really help to elucidate the points made in the text

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Recent Examples of elucidating But data elucidating the reasons behind the declining birth rate could be crucial in designing policy interventions to address the crisis. — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 12 June 2026 Since the trial, multiple people involved have published books elucidating their own sides of the events. — Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 20 Feb. 2026 Perhaps not lucid dreams, but elucidating ones. — Shaad D’souza, Pitchfork, 27 Jan. 2026

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Lanterns wastes little time explaining this backstory ad nauseam and instead creates an immediately inviting dynamic between him and Hal, who comes to him demanding information on Manhunters.

— Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 24 Aug. 2026
Washington recognizes this development, explaining efforts to quietly shift assets and troops to bases further away from Iran.

— Alexander Langlois, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of explaining

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The city also installed new signs in parks clarifying the changes.

— Ashley Portillo, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
Organizations achieving meaningful value are redesigning workflows, establishing governance frameworks, investing in workforce readiness and clarifying accountability alongside technology deployment.

— Jayasri Ranganathan, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of clarifying

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Koontz, who is famously devoted to his dogs, delivers a book of nail-biting suspense that’s packed with emotion, illustrating how an expert blends genres.

— The Week US, TheWeek, 20 Aug. 2026
The crossing of the $30 trillion mark only dates back to January 2022, illustrating the rapid growth in federal borrowing needs.

— Bloomberg, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of illustrating

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The contests appear to be designed for virality, with young competitors often demonstrating exaggerated versions of popular TikTok dance moves for the audience.

— Mitchell McCluskey, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
Finally, Pivot Toward Relevance by integrating allyship into daily operations and business strategy, demonstrating its direct impact on performance and career growth.

— Julie Kratz, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026

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