as in explanations
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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Noun
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There are two possible explanations for the observed flight.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Oct. 2025 -
Possible explanations include changes in blood pressure, heart rate and even circadian rhythms (the body’s natural sleep-wake cycle).—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Subramanian’s interpretations suggest a tougher stance, signaling potential challenges ahead for Combs as the hearing continues.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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Each artist created their own interpretations of Jacobs’ signature silhouettes, ranging from the Tote Bag and Snapshot to ready-to-wear, accessories and wallets, through the lens of joy as wearable fashions.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Featuring illustrations by Sophie Blackall, the novella wraps up the trilogy that DiCamillo largely wrote during the COVID-19 pandemic.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
30 Sep. 2025
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Names have been changed and illustrations are anonymous to ensure their safety.—
Carlotta Dotto,
CNN Money,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Elucidations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elucidations. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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