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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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as in confirmed
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Recent Examples of explained
Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Oct. 2025
Newcastle are level with Everton in big chances created and, as my colleague Chris Waugh explained, have struggled with generating quality opportunities.
—Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025
While gum disease treatments typically include cleanings and plaque removal, dentists sometimes turn to topical antibiotics when bacteria and calcified deposits are too difficult to remove, the researchers explained.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2025
During a March 2025 tour of the centers, managers from both museums explained to Rolling Stone that their aim is to expand the understanding of the influence Guthrie and Dylan have on society beyond the music for which they are best known.
—Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 22 Oct. 2025
If this can't be explained by obvious physical blockages, try aerating.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Oct. 2025
The vila sadly explained to her what had happened.
—Literary Hub, 22 Oct. 2025
As Carpenter explained in A Cut Above, the character was never meant to have such a definitive narrative.
—Nicole Briese, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
Malone explained her choice to work with denim so often in her collections.
—Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025
Adjective
The network was about to hire The Daily Show host when a producer Kimmel worked with on the '90s game show Win Ben Stein's Money suggested that the head of the network watch video of him, Kimmel explained Wednesday on the Where Everybody Knows Your Name podcast.
—Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Oct. 2025
Newcastle are level with Everton in big chances created and, as my colleague Chris Waugh explained, have struggled with generating quality opportunities.
—Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025
While gum disease treatments typically include cleanings and plaque removal, dentists sometimes turn to topical antibiotics when bacteria and calcified deposits are too difficult to remove, the researchers explained.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2025
During a March 2025 tour of the centers, managers from both museums explained to Rolling Stone that their aim is to expand the understanding of the influence Guthrie and Dylan have on society beyond the music for which they are best known.
—Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 22 Oct. 2025
If this can't be explained by obvious physical blockages, try aerating.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Oct. 2025
The vila sadly explained to her what had happened.
—Literary Hub, 22 Oct. 2025
As Carpenter explained in A Cut Above, the character was never meant to have such a definitive narrative.
—Nicole Briese, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
Malone explained her choice to work with denim so often in her collections.
—Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for explained
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Whether this is a one-week elevation, or a permanent demotion based on practice performance, or a push towards the franchise’s future, will likely be clarified by coach Mike McDaniel after the game.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
19 Oct. 2025
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In an edit to her post, the bride clarified that the fallout has extended beyond just her sister.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
19 Oct. 2025
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But if Ross decides to dump McDaniel, it would be justified after Sunday’s lifeless effort littered with penalties (11 for 103), foolish mistakes and the appearance of a team that was unprepared and disinterested.—
Barry Jackson
Updated October 19,
Miami Herald,
19 Oct. 2025
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Extreme caution would have been justified.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
19 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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As of Wednesday morning, there are no confirmed dates for the 2026 IIHF Women’s World Championships — which is typically held in April — and no international break earmarked in the league’s calendar for the event.—
Hailey Salvian,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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The rich, citrusy steak option is available only temporarily, with no confirmed end date.—
Ben Kelly,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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The picture book is both written and illustrated by Knightley, 40, who tells a whimsical story about a young girl that wishes her new baby sister would be carried away by birds.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
24 Oct. 2025
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Those statements, which emphasized the teams’ conversations with officials in both states, illustrated that locations in Missouri and Kansas were still in the mix months after both states approved sweeping incentives packages to secure them.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The robot’s affordability is attributed to its lightweight composite materials, an in-house motion control system, and a simplified, modular design prioritizing educational engagement over heavy industrial functionality.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Oct. 2025
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Garcia-Roves attributed the additions to prior ownership, stating that her father and mother purchased the home in 1985.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
23 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The Broncos seemed determined to splatter Ragu on Mona Lisa.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
20 Oct. 2025
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Bernadette Fox, a brilliant but agoraphobic architect, mysteriously disappears, sending her 15-year-old daughter, Bee, on a determined search.—
Kris Slugg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Live-action adaptations of manga and anime have been hit or miss, as demonstrated by successes like One Piece and Alice in Borderland, and failures like Cowboy Bebop and Death Note.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
20 Oct. 2025
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In 2022, Australian firm Cortical Labs demonstrated similar progress by training artificial neurons to play the video game Pong.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In 2023, the Eagles were 4-0 (and eventually 10-1), and their issues were often rationalized by pointing to the record.—
Zach Berman,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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Since then, many on the right have celebrated the move and rationalized it one way or another.—
Sal Rodriguez,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Explained.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/explained. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.
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