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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
Dalila Muata, NBC news, 5 May 2026
Other factors, such as a decline in physical activity and hormonal shifts, play a role, Collen explained.
—Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 4 May 2026
LeafFilter warranty explained LeafFilter’s lifetime, transferable warranty primarily covers clogs inside the home’s gutter system.
—Faith Wakefield, USA Today, 4 May 2026
There are also privacy concerns, as Harvard Law School professor Leah Plunkett recently explained on podcast Culture Apothecary, with influencing in sports and entertainment and AI’s use of the accompanying content.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 4 May 2026
Hawn explained that one of her main goals has always been to convey serenity to her family.
—Monica Coviello, Vanity Fair, 4 May 2026
The process itself isn’t explained in plain terms, and most people don’t really know how their value was calculated or what factors went into it.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 4 May 2026
Known as the godfather of public relations, Bernays explained how the unconscious element of people in democratic societies could be manipulated.
—Literary Hub, 27 Apr. 2026
Ollila explained the significance during her presentation, per New Scientist.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2026
Verb
Talking to Vogue, Lauren Sánchez Bezos explained the inspiration behind her Schiaparelli gown.
—Dalila Muata, NBC news, 5 May 2026
Other factors, such as a decline in physical activity and hormonal shifts, play a role, Collen explained.
—Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 4 May 2026
LeafFilter warranty explained LeafFilter’s lifetime, transferable warranty primarily covers clogs inside the home’s gutter system.
—Faith Wakefield, USA Today, 4 May 2026
There are also privacy concerns, as Harvard Law School professor Leah Plunkett recently explained on podcast Culture Apothecary, with influencing in sports and entertainment and AI’s use of the accompanying content.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 4 May 2026
Hawn explained that one of her main goals has always been to convey serenity to her family.
—Monica Coviello, Vanity Fair, 4 May 2026
The process itself isn’t explained in plain terms, and most people don’t really know how their value was calculated or what factors went into it.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 4 May 2026
Known as the godfather of public relations, Bernays explained how the unconscious element of people in democratic societies could be manipulated.
—Literary Hub, 27 Apr. 2026
Ollila explained the significance during her presentation, per New Scientist.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for explained
Adjective
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The confirmed tornado moved across parts of Enid, a city of about 50,000 people in Garfield County near the state's northern border, according to the National Weather Service.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
24 Apr. 2026
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The confirmed tornado moved across parts of Enid, a city of about 50,000 people near the state's northern border, according to the National Weather Service.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 Apr. 2026
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Messaging on employment from high-profile AI company CEOs has not clarified the outlook.—
Ethan Baron,
Mercury News,
4 May 2026
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The case, involving a challenge to Louisiana's congressional map, clarified how the Voting Rights Act can be used to contest district lines that may weaken the voting power of Black residents.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 May 2026
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His attorney cited Meade's oral and written accounts of what happened, and said the shooting was justified.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 May 2026
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Authorities said a fourth one was ruled to be justified by self-defense.—
Rick Hurd,
Mercury News,
8 May 2026
Adjective
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Barker speaks of his family with obvious pride, and seems determined to bring them along as his star rises.—
Alex Barasch,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
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Lamborghini itself has confirmed that its first fully electric model will arrive later this decade, but the company appears determined to keep combustion engines alive in its flagship supercars for as long as regulations permit.—
James Morris,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
Verb
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Based on a comic book series of the same name written by Garth Ennis and illustrated by Darick Robertson, the show was developed by Eric Kripke for Amazon Prime Video.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
5 May 2026
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The mental and physical health implications of these products are illustrated through youth experiencing heartburn, dehydration, nausea, and developing body dysmorphia and unhealthy weight-control behaviors.—
Jad Abdel Nour,
Hartford Courant,
4 May 2026
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The number of deaths directly attributed to vitamin K deficiency bleeding appears to be small — fewer than a dozen annually — but has started to climb in recent years, according to death certificate data from federal and state agencies.—
Duaa Eldeib,
CNN Money,
8 May 2026
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The boom is largely attributed to tech companies looking to expand capacity for artificial intelligence computing.—
Joe Brandt,
CBS News,
8 May 2026
Adjective
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As for established Superstars, Becky Lynch, Asuka, Bayley, CM Punk, Charlotte Flair, Drew McIntyre.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
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That includes pre-established coordination across departments, regular interagency training and clear evacuation and communication protocols that are tested, not just written.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
4 May 2026
Verb
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The Connecticut Green Bank has demonstrated how this model can scale, leveraging relatively modest public investment into billions of dollars in clean energy financing.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
4 May 2026
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California and other states have demonstrated repeatedly that our elections are secure and that only citizens are voting.—
Linh Tat,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
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“Explained.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/explained. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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