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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
Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 22 June 2026
Part of that difference can be explained by the concerns around capital expenditures.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 22 June 2026
On the other hand, however, take a step back and the world-building is jaw-dropping; on a big screen, Rogue Trooper is almost overwhelming, and Barnard becomes an almost godlike presence by the end with his piercing white eyes (don’t worry, it’s explained).
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 22 June 2026
LaNasa explained that she was visited by her ex on more than one occasion in the wake of his death.
—Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 22 June 2026
Small beer, the post explained, was relatively easy and quick to make, and was meant to be consumed quickly.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 22 June 2026
Cartwright said statements from those involved explained that the victim and her mother were involved in a physical altercation.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 June 2026
One explanation for the name comes from Charlotte’s higher elevation, Tom Hanchett, a Charlotte community historian, explained to The Charlotte Observer in 2015.
—Eva Flowe
june 22, Charlotte Observer, 22 June 2026
As Kristic explained, during the speculative post-Covid market, many galleries failed to consider the longer-term repercussions of raising the prices of ultra-contemporary works.
—Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 15 June 2026
Verb
Madonna explained that Netflix later connected with her to make a series based on her life and career, but the matter was complicated due to the star not being able to use the script from the Universal project.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 22 June 2026
Part of that difference can be explained by the concerns around capital expenditures.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 22 June 2026
On the other hand, however, take a step back and the world-building is jaw-dropping; on a big screen, Rogue Trooper is almost overwhelming, and Barnard becomes an almost godlike presence by the end with his piercing white eyes (don’t worry, it’s explained).
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 22 June 2026
LaNasa explained that she was visited by her ex on more than one occasion in the wake of his death.
—Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 22 June 2026
Small beer, the post explained, was relatively easy and quick to make, and was meant to be consumed quickly.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 22 June 2026
Cartwright said statements from those involved explained that the victim and her mother were involved in a physical altercation.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 June 2026
One explanation for the name comes from Charlotte’s higher elevation, Tom Hanchett, a Charlotte community historian, explained to The Charlotte Observer in 2015.
—Eva Flowe
june 22, Charlotte Observer, 22 June 2026
As Kristic explained, during the speculative post-Covid market, many galleries failed to consider the longer-term repercussions of raising the prices of ultra-contemporary works.
—Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 15 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for explained
Adjective
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While there's no confirmed location, yet, experts have been able to rule out a few possibilities.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
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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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While many assumed the jewelry designer had a hand in designing her engagement ring, Meyer clarified in the comments that the proposal — and the ring — were all Ogunlesi's doing.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
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ChristianaCare officials clarified he was not fired before the alleged shooting.—
Raymond Strickland,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
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Dual class share structures at Alphabet and Meta have been justified on precisely these grounds, and Musk has argued that the listing’s design will protect SpaceX’s long-term vision from activist pressure for more immediate profits.—
Mary Johnstone-Louis,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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The officer in that case was acquitted of criminal charges and found justified in his use of force by a review board.—
TRAVIS LOLLER,
Arkansas Online,
20 June 2026
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If Socrates is the intellectual hero of the ancient world, and Jesus the spiritual hero, Odysseus—hardened, brutal, grief-struck, determined to reclaim his home—is the human hero, the whole man.—
David Denby,
New Yorker,
21 June 2026
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Pilots will stop at nine pre-determined airports in between the start and finish line with stops in Kentucky, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri and Wisconsin.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 June 2026
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The Allman Brothers Band’s makeup illustrated the group’s sense of inclusivity.—
Steve Bloom,
Rolling Stone,
16 June 2026
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The film has been inspired by Japan’s famous classical illustrated scrolls.—
Liz Shackleton,
Deadline,
16 June 2026
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That’s partly thanks to the air suspension, but much of it can also be attributed to the new chassis design built around that integral battery pack, creating a stiff platform that’s quiet and smooth.—
Tim Stevens,
Robb Report,
19 June 2026
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Isar officials attributed the problem to a delay earlier in the countdown caused by an unauthorized boat in restricted waters along the rocket’s flight path.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
19 June 2026
Adjective
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Could the auction enthusiasm for historic and ultra-established art be spreading over to other categories?—
Devorah Lauter,
ARTnews.com,
17 June 2026
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This new rendition stars Hugh Jackman, who is no stranger to roughening up an established protagonist.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
17 June 2026
Verb
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No one has yet demonstrated that an X-ray lithography machine can be built at sufficiently modest cost and size to be commercially viable.—
Rob Toews,
Forbes.com,
22 June 2026
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Research over the past 15 to 20 years has demonstrated that this is even more true than scientists had previously realized.—
Priya Bhardwaj,
The Conversation,
22 June 2026
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