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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
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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For confirmed flights, passengers should arrive to the airport two hours before a domestic flight and three hours before an international flight.—
Cheryl Vari,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Nov. 2025
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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
Verb
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The college’s spokesperson has not clarified what the repayment terms will be.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Nov. 2025
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Inman also confirmed the aircraft had recently undergone a heavy maintenance check in San Antonio, and clarified earlier reports of the plane reaching 475 feet were inaccurate.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
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Some justified their retreats by citing the 2023 Supreme Court ruling against affirmative action in college admissions.—
Essence,
Essence,
10 Nov. 2025
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What begins as an academic thought experiment — can a lie ever be justified?—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Left in the dark Early in the pandemic, Florida was determined to keep a lid of secrecy on the spread of COVID-19 in long-term care facilities.—
Kevin G. Hall,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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In a landscape of fear and scarcity, where basic ingredients are nearly impossible to find, Lamia sets out on a determined journey throughout the big city in search of eggs, flour and sugar.—
Carole Horst,
Variety,
7 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
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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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By 2017, Taylor Jenkins Reid was an established author, with five books under her belt, including the bestseller The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
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Plenty of established but underperforming head coaches at power conference schools will be available for hire this winter.—
Jon Wilner,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Using the device from a remote site at Ninewells Hospital’s School of Medicine, Professor Grunwald demonstrated that endovascular stroke care can be delivered at a distance with real surgical precision.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Nov. 2025
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There are levels of anger and levels of response among the Leicester fanbase, as the supporters’ clubs’ condemnation alongside that of the club demonstrated.—
Rob Tanner,
New York Times,
10 Nov. 2025
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“Explained.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/explained. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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