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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
Diego Lasarte, New Yorker, 21 Apr. 2026
Greater microbial diversity is generally associated with a more resilient immune system and better metabolic function,4 Beghini explained, so sharing microbes with a healthy partner can have a positive impact by helping to shape your microbiome towards a healthier composition.
—Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 20 Apr. 2026
The process is designed to keep a president at the helm, so the president doesn’t have to worry about his own appointees plotting against him, Kalt explained.
—Daniel C. Vock, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
The two remained in contact, as Vrabel explained during his press conference at the NFL Scouting Combine in February.
—Andrew Callahan, Hartford Courant, 20 Apr. 2026
If the severe throat pain symptoms are explained by a positive strep test, a patient starts antibiotics.
—Eva Flowe
april 20, Charlotte Observer, 20 Apr. 2026
Winkler explained why he's always thrilled to discuss the TV series, which ran for 11 seasons, beginning in 1974.
—Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
Last week at Kingpins Amsterdam, Ana Paula Alves, founder of the trend forecasting firm Be Disobedient, explained how the walls are breaking down even further.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 20 Apr. 2026
Several judges explained the law was not clear, and the police officer had done nothing wrong.
—Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2026
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This was, 6ix9ine explained, the autograph of Nicolás Maduro, the President of Venezuela.
—Diego Lasarte, New Yorker, 21 Apr. 2026
Greater microbial diversity is generally associated with a more resilient immune system and better metabolic function,4 Beghini explained, so sharing microbes with a healthy partner can have a positive impact by helping to shape your microbiome towards a healthier composition.
—Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 20 Apr. 2026
The process is designed to keep a president at the helm, so the president doesn’t have to worry about his own appointees plotting against him, Kalt explained.
—Daniel C. Vock, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
The two remained in contact, as Vrabel explained during his press conference at the NFL Scouting Combine in February.
—Andrew Callahan, Hartford Courant, 20 Apr. 2026
If the severe throat pain symptoms are explained by a positive strep test, a patient starts antibiotics.
—Eva Flowe
april 20, Charlotte Observer, 20 Apr. 2026
Winkler explained why he's always thrilled to discuss the TV series, which ran for 11 seasons, beginning in 1974.
—Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
Last week at Kingpins Amsterdam, Ana Paula Alves, founder of the trend forecasting firm Be Disobedient, explained how the walls are breaking down even further.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 20 Apr. 2026
Several judges explained the law was not clear, and the police officer had done nothing wrong.
—Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for explained
Adjective
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The confirmed sighting triggered an immediate overnight search and capture operation.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
14 Apr. 2026
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Among confirmed civilian casualties, 221 are children, the group said.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
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Short has also clarified that Streep’s casting as his character’s love interest was coincidental.—
Deirdre Durkan,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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Despite these environmental concerns, the researchers clarified that there is no risk to human consumers, as the study used juvenile fish and noted that these compounds naturally break down over time.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Apr. 2026
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Commissioner Rob Manfred justified the partnership by saying Polymarket pledged strong market surveillance provisions and close communication from its compliance staff and the league.—
Dan Bernstein,
Sportico.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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Likelihood of success To be justified, the use of force must be likely to accomplish the war’s aims.—
Valerie Morkevicius,
The Conversation,
24 Apr. 2026
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But thanks to one very determined dog, Delp’s draft day celebration is now famous for an entirely different reason.—
Sara Vallone,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Apr. 2026
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Delp, the 22-year-old former Georgia Bulldogs tight end was selected by the New Orleans Saints on April 24 during the third round of the NFL draft, and the video of that special moment has quickly gone viral — thanks in no small part to his pup’s determined quest for a seat.—
Sara Vallone,
Miami Herald,
25 Apr. 2026
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Duncan’s revelation illustrated a remarkable shift in at least the public perception of the stadium plan, which largely centered around the park itself.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
22 Apr. 2026
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The Chinook conversion illustrated that the traditional concept could be successfully applied to a modern vessel with current technology.—
Srishti Gupta,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Apr. 2026
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Vásquez said that ships have not piled up at the canal, but rather the costs can be attributed to last-minute shifts and greater urgency by vessels needing to get from one point to another faster in the wake of larger trade chaos.—
Alma Solis,
Fortune,
24 Apr. 2026
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While statements attributed to him have been released, he has not been seen publicly since purportedly taking the helm in Tehran.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, software stocks are getting hammered as coding tools from Anthropic and others threaten to disrupt established companies.—
Jordan Novet,
CNBC,
23 Apr. 2026
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Overall, the impression prevails that journalists, at least in routine reporting, use digital tools only as a new access route to established sources.—
Florian Wintterlin,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
23 Apr. 2026
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The 6-foot-1, 215-pound Ramoley generates tremendous power from the right side of the plate, as demonstrated by his three-run homer.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
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In that layer, Chinese robotics firms like Unitree have already demonstrated global competitiveness.—
Ni Tao,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Apr. 2026
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