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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
Liz Weston, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2025
The new exemption for technology can be partially explained by the how the supply chain works, but also reinforces where the greatest pain will be felt.
—Lori Ann Larocco, CNBC, 12 Apr. 2025
Foster explained that the concept for the exhibition arose after several smaller projects related to flowers received extremely positive responses.
—Jillian Rayfield, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2025
University of Chicago Economics Professor Casey Mulligan explained in 2023 congressional testimony that federal rules finalized in 2021 and 2022 yielded additional costs of $5,000 per household per-year for rules finalized in 2021 and 2022.
—Alden Abbott, Forbes.com, 12 Apr. 2025
In countering those arguments, Blue Cross witnesses explained that the insurer was committed to paying for Louisianans’ health care and keeping costs low.
—T. Christian Miller, ProPublica, 12 Apr. 2025
The singer then explained the sentimental reasoning behind the pub's name, Lancaster Lock.
—Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 12 Apr. 2025
So if there’s a breach, there’s nothing to steal, Suman explained.
—Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 12 Apr. 2025
Prosecutors have not disclosed a motive, said which school or schools were targeted, or explained how Compres Rodriguez is connected to New Jersey.
—Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 11 Apr. 2025
Adjective
Another teacher explained to me that I can be paid 50% of my husband’s Social Security benefit instead.
—Liz Weston, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2025
The new exemption for technology can be partially explained by the how the supply chain works, but also reinforces where the greatest pain will be felt.
—Lori Ann Larocco, CNBC, 12 Apr. 2025
Foster explained that the concept for the exhibition arose after several smaller projects related to flowers received extremely positive responses.
—Jillian Rayfield, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2025
University of Chicago Economics Professor Casey Mulligan explained in 2023 congressional testimony that federal rules finalized in 2021 and 2022 yielded additional costs of $5,000 per household per-year for rules finalized in 2021 and 2022.
—Alden Abbott, Forbes.com, 12 Apr. 2025
In countering those arguments, Blue Cross witnesses explained that the insurer was committed to paying for Louisianans’ health care and keeping costs low.
—T. Christian Miller, ProPublica, 12 Apr. 2025
The singer then explained the sentimental reasoning behind the pub's name, Lancaster Lock.
—Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 12 Apr. 2025
So if there’s a breach, there’s nothing to steal, Suman explained.
—Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 12 Apr. 2025
Prosecutors have not disclosed a motive, said which school or schools were targeted, or explained how Compres Rodriguez is connected to New Jersey.
—Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 11 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for explained
Verb
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However, Wheal clarified that proposing at someone else's wedding is a different matter entirely.—
George Monastiriakos,
Newsweek,
30 Dec. 2024
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However, in a video on Out magazine’s Instagram, GLAAD’s Tony Morrison clarified its meaning.—
Lexi Carson,
The Hollywood Reporter,
30 Dec. 2024
Verb
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We, the players (and the audience) are left to judge whether his actions were justified.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Therefore, an Artemis Alliance is justified as a necessary enforcement mechanism.—
Andrew Hanna,
Time,
13 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Without a confirmed leader, implementation is on hold.—
Emil Sayegh,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2025
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The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology said Friday that Harvard undergraduates and postgraduates, as well as students with confirmed offers of admission, were welcome to study there instead.—
Jennifer Jett,
NBC news,
27 May 2025
Verb
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An electric 4-1 win at Newcastle United in January also illustrated how exciting their courageous defensive approach can be.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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This dilemma is illustrated by the rivalry between Ajax and Odysseus over the armor of Achilles, as explored in Paul Woodruff’s book The Ajax Dilemma.—
Antonis Kocheilas,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
Verb
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While generative AI has indirectly contributed to more efficient scalability, similar contributions can be attributed to other industries.—
Suvarna Krishnan,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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The attack was the third in less than two months that French authorities attributed to Islamic extremists, and prompted the government to raise its security alert to the maximum level.—
Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports,
arkansasonline.com,
28 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Ter Stegen is determined to stay at Barca, where he is settled on a personal level and ready to challenge for the No 1 spot.—
Pol Ballús,
New York Times,
27 June 2025
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That legislation collapsed when then-Sen. John McCain famously cast a thumbs-down vote. Senate Majority Leader John Thune is determined to avoid that outcome, sticking to the schedule and pressing ahead with voting expected by the end of the week.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
26 June 2025
Verb
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Seattle’s pursuit of veteran guard Will Fries in free agency demonstrated a willingness to be aggressive to address the interior of the line, and this would fit that approach.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025
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This was more history for the SEC, which demonstrated its superiority in November and has backed it up to date.—
Joe Rexrode,
The Athletic,
24 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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But by invoking a civil rights violation, the government has put Harvard on an established path to further penalties.—
Collin Binkley,
Chicago Tribune,
30 June 2025
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The strategic approach of acquiring both brand equity and production capabilities positioned Hershey to compete more effectively against established salty snack manufacturers while maintaining the agility of an emerging player in the category.—
Shelley E. Kohan,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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“Explained.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/explained. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.
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