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as in clarified
to make plain or understandable
a pamphlet that explains the medical procedure in language that any layperson can understand
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as in justified
to give the reason for or cause of
can you explain your very odd behavior at the wedding reception?
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Recent Examples of explained
Jenna Anderson, Health, 23 Feb. 2026
In a sell-off like this, Jim explained, a hedge fund might typically avoid it and then come back to it.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 23 Feb. 2026
Ratner explained who the mystery woman was during an interview with Fox News Digital.
—Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 23 Feb. 2026
The All's Fair actress explained how the teen's harsh commentary on her 2018 Met Gala gown led to an awkward situation with designer Michael Kors.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 23 Feb. 2026
Stabile explained how the specific rules set forth in the city’s charter amendments — such as the maximum height for a multi-family property being 55 feet — should belong in the city’s land development code.
—Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 23 Feb. 2026
With all of the holidays already on the school calendar, there's no wiggle room for snow days without a waiver from the state, lest the city be in violation of the law, Mamdani previously explained.
—Jesse Zanger, CBS News, 23 Feb. 2026
Screen or email apnea happens when someone unconsciously holds their breath or breathes more shallowly while looking at their screen to answer emails or texts, explained Dora Kamau, lead mindfulness and meditation teacher at Headspace.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 23 Feb. 2026
These conversations are sometimes not explained well or completed in a language that the immigrants are not fluent in, Lopez added.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 23 Feb. 2026
Verb
What Happens to Your Heart in the Cold When you're exposed to the cold, your body naturally tries to preserve its internal temperature, explained James Udelson, MD, interim chief physician executive of the CardioVascular Center and chief of cardiology at Tufts Medical Center.
—Jenna Anderson, Health, 23 Feb. 2026
In a sell-off like this, Jim explained, a hedge fund might typically avoid it and then come back to it.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 23 Feb. 2026
Ratner explained who the mystery woman was during an interview with Fox News Digital.
—Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 23 Feb. 2026
The All's Fair actress explained how the teen's harsh commentary on her 2018 Met Gala gown led to an awkward situation with designer Michael Kors.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 23 Feb. 2026
Stabile explained how the specific rules set forth in the city’s charter amendments — such as the maximum height for a multi-family property being 55 feet — should belong in the city’s land development code.
—Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 23 Feb. 2026
With all of the holidays already on the school calendar, there's no wiggle room for snow days without a waiver from the state, lest the city be in violation of the law, Mamdani previously explained.
—Jesse Zanger, CBS News, 23 Feb. 2026
Screen or email apnea happens when someone unconsciously holds their breath or breathes more shallowly while looking at their screen to answer emails or texts, explained Dora Kamau, lead mindfulness and meditation teacher at Headspace.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 23 Feb. 2026
These conversations are sometimes not explained well or completed in a language that the immigrants are not fluent in, Lopez added.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 23 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for explained
Adjective
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Wawa said there are no confirmed reports of anyone being injured from consuming the affected products.—
Joe Brandt,
CBS News,
19 Feb. 2026
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At this point, there have been no confirmed CODIS matches in this investigation.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
17 Feb. 2026
Verb
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But if anyone hoped for a night of tidy answers, BAFTA offered the opposite with a loud reshuffle that may have clarified one thing and destabilized nearly everything else.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
22 Feb. 2026
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This study not only clarified the date of the burial, which drove archaeologists practically mad, as no one could determine why the dates kept coming back so broadly, but also settled the matter once and for all.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The use of deadly force against Christopher Lindner by police officers was legally justified under Ohio law, according to an investigation by the Adams County Prosecutor's Office.—
Gillian Stawiszynski,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
20 Feb. 2026
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Field added that Eli Lilly’s premium valuation is justified due to its significant leadership and the depth of pipeline assets in key therapeutic areas.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
20 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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In the second half, Miami came out determined to push LAFC back into its own territory by advancing its lines and looking to support Germán Berterame.—
Jad El Reda
Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Feb. 2026
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Despite having already seen Church twice in concert, Oberheim was still determined to make an effort to see him.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
21 Feb. 2026
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Save-the-dates featuring wood textures, greenery, wildflowers, or illustrated trees resonate strongly with couples planning outdoor or countryside celebrations.—
Craig Lebrau,
Freep.com,
17 Feb. 2026
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Written by prolific Irish children’s author Derek Keilty and illustrated by Magda Boll, the fantasy series follows the adventures of intrepid young witch, Ivy Newt, and her faithful shapeshifting companion, Tom, in a magical land called Miracula.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
16 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Scattered across the property are midcentury-modern structures—several attributed to Lloyd Wright—designed according to the principles of organic architecture, in which buildings are meant to exist in dialogue with the landscape rather than dominate it.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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The United States attributed that attack to Iran.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Challenging the status quo Lehtimaki argues that resistance from established companies is not unusual when disruptive technology emerges.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Feb. 2026
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Gage argued the department flouted certain established safety protocols that called for the presence of certified trainers.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
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But whether end users — the group said boom assumes and ultimately depends on — will embrace the fruits of the AI age has yet to be demonstrated.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Feb. 2026
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This latest result demonstrated the first operator-ready configuration, with hardware operating in standard network racks under realistic conditions.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Feb. 2026
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