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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
Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Wang explained that integrating thermal management directly into the battery reduces space, power consumption, and maintenance needs.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2025
The book explained how to calculate interest rates, circumvent the Church’s usury laws, apportion profits, and assess revenues and costs.
—Big Think, 5 Nov. 2025
Laudermilch explained that Liberty’s women’s track and cross-country program was told on July 30 that, in order for the school to comply with Title IX, its roster would have to shrink from 24 to 17 runners.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 5 Nov. 2025
After his intro, Alfonso explained that whoever ends the night at the top of the leaderboard will win immunity from next week's relay dances.
—Brianne Tracy, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
Mamdani’s policies, Divyne explained, are the gas.
—Taylor Lorenz, HollywoodReporter, 5 Nov. 2025
Customers were confused over SNAP benefits that remain in limbo amid the government shutdown, the teller explained.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2025
Fujimura also explained the historical reasons for why Japanese IP is so strong – starting with the periodical manga magazines that became popular in the 1950s, evolving into the anime business that boomed with the growth of Japan’s animation studios and TV networks in the 1960s.
—Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2025
Verb
The organization explained that the shelter avoids labeling dogs by breed to help reduce breed bias, which can negatively affect adoption rates, especially for pit bull-type mixes.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Wang explained that integrating thermal management directly into the battery reduces space, power consumption, and maintenance needs.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2025
The book explained how to calculate interest rates, circumvent the Church’s usury laws, apportion profits, and assess revenues and costs.
—Big Think, 5 Nov. 2025
Laudermilch explained that Liberty’s women’s track and cross-country program was told on July 30 that, in order for the school to comply with Title IX, its roster would have to shrink from 24 to 17 runners.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 5 Nov. 2025
After his intro, Alfonso explained that whoever ends the night at the top of the leaderboard will win immunity from next week's relay dances.
—Brianne Tracy, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
Mamdani’s policies, Divyne explained, are the gas.
—Taylor Lorenz, HollywoodReporter, 5 Nov. 2025
Customers were confused over SNAP benefits that remain in limbo amid the government shutdown, the teller explained.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2025
Fujimura also explained the historical reasons for why Japanese IP is so strong – starting with the periodical manga magazines that became popular in the 1950s, evolving into the anime business that boomed with the growth of Japan’s animation studios and TV networks in the 1960s.
—Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for explained
Adjective
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During a press conference on Wednesday, Trump was asked about the details of the new directive and confirmed report.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Oct. 2025
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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
Verb
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The poster clarified that the group was never meant to be about profit.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
2 Nov. 2025
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The court clarified that racial distinctions by the government only apply in the rare instances that government is remedying specific instances of its past discriminatory conduct.—
Andrew Quinio,
Oc Register,
29 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Morgan felt uneasy but also justified.—
Kaleb Demerew,
The Conversation,
3 Nov. 2025
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My grief and my truth is justified.—
Jayson Buford,
Rolling Stone,
3 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Now, Alesta is determined to destroy the beast that took her friend from her by traveling to Hell.—
Brittany Johnson,
PEOPLE,
2 Nov. 2025
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Hezbollah remains determined to maintain control over Lebanon and suppress other communities.—
Benjamin Weinthal,
FOXNews.com,
2 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The strength of the market is perhaps best illustrated by retailer appetite.—
Ritu Upadhyay,
Footwear News,
7 Nov. 2025
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The exchange illustrated that tensions remain high in Congress as the government shutdown continues into its 37th day.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Shirley Valentine serves as an escape for those who envision a life more exciting, a fact to which Collins attributed its success.—
Lisa de los Reyes,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Nov. 2025
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Just over half of the improvement in operating margins was attributed to the sale of the Weitzman business.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
6 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Unable to attract established screenwriters, Lee developed the storylines himself.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
2 Nov. 2025
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While most people in established unions may grow closer, like moving in, making long-term promises, getting engaged or married or even in a business sense, like signing a contract, others that are not in alignment may go their separate ways.—
Kyle Thomas,
PEOPLE,
5 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In a recent paper published in the journal Applied Thermal Engineering, Graffiedi demonstrated that high electric fields can boost CHF and enable gravity-independent boiling — vital for electric vehicles and high-performance computing.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Nov. 2025
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The Dodgers, likewise, demonstrated a level of depth and cohesion that went beyond numbers.—
David Remnick,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Explained.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/explained. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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