as in explanation
a statement that makes something clear
the candidate issued what were supposed to be elucidations of his earlier statements, but they did little to quell the controversy
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In the absence of an official explanation, theories have filled the void in a case that has spurred true crime podcasts and plenty of speculation, including the suggestion Kohberger was trying to impress an old professor by getting away with murder.—
Jorge L. Ortiz,
USA Today,
17 May 2025 -
Betty doesn’t volunteer an explanation and Laura doesn’t ask.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
17 May 2025
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All are valid interpretations, but none fully explores the nuances of why so many women turn to alcohol in the first place.—
Jessica Guerrieri,
People.com,
9 May 2025
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And the 69-year-old Leo has a trail of social media posts promoting opinion articles critical of Vice President JD Vance ‒ one as recent as April 14 ‒ over Vance's interpretation of Scripture and his position on immigration.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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Given the global report from the IMF, these individual country case studies are live illustrations of the challenge ahead globally.—
Avivah Wittenberg-Cox,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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Quick Dry This multi-purpose hair cream speeds things up while also tackling frizziness and other common vexations By India Knight Photo illustration by Chop Choppish Shop Read On Bust a Move Sun’s Out, Buns Out ’Tis the season to show them off.—
Tuppence Middleton,
Air Mail,
8 May 2025
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“Elucidation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elucidation. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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