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explained 1 of 2

adjective

as in confirmed

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verb

past tense of explain

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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Smith also explained what would happen if a legal challenge ultimately failed, including continuity arrangements with European partners and backup copies of Microsoft’s code held in Switzerland. — Margot Edelman, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026 Longini explained that climate change is increasing mosquito populations and lengthening their active seasons, contributing to dengue’s spread globally. — Alex Deluca, Washington Post, 23 Oct. 2026 As the woman in the shop explained to them, and the editors dutifully left in the episode to exonerate them, part of the aesthetic is bridging international ideas of cuteness (or kawaii in Japanese). — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2026 Another Facebook user explained in a video that when his mother-in-law attempted to vote for Democratic candidates in Kendall County, Texas, the machine kept selecting Republicans. — Ali Swenson, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026 Nervous system dysregulation plus postural problems lead to a whole suite of dysfunctions, Issagholyan explained. — Alessandra Codinha, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026 Paolo Pontello, Soko’s R&D manager, explained that the process, which involves a chemical spray and pressing, can achieve a range of looks, from a subtle sheen to bold, foil-like effects. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026 The fact that the NCAA has sued and raised these legal arguments is not a surprise, as Sportico explained Wednesday. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 16 Oct. 2026 Yet neither investigators nor the district have fully explained which transactions are under review, who authorized some of the spending, what taxpayers received for it or how much board members knew before the concerns became public. — Charlotte Observer, 16 Oct. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for explained

Adjective

But there's no confirmed international launch either, so I wouldn't get carried away just yet.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 22 Oct. 2026
Harford County residents on alert The confirmed case inside an elementary school has some Harford County residents concerned about the presence of wildlife in the community.

— Ashley Paul, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of confirmed

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The song delivered on the hype produced by The X Factor, and justified the screams that One Direction had already invited with their performances of cover songs.

— Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 26 Oct. 2026
Investors are worried about whether their high prices are justified.

— Damian J. Troise, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of justified

Adjective

The winless Heat looked determined to get its first victory of the season, playing with aggressiveness and force on Wednesday.

— Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2026
Hoping to sell the property while preserving his uncle’s legacy, Joe finds himself at odds with Darren (Swardson), the ambitious owner of a neighbouring go-kart track determined to bulldoze the course and expand his racing empire.

— Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of determined

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The wondrous story was adapted by frequent Laika collaborator Chris Butler from the epic 2011 novel written by Colin Meloy (frontman for indie rock band the Decemberists, whose original music is featured here) and illustrated by Carson Ellis.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
The blockbuster ambitions are best illustrated by the production’s recruitment of Rambaldi.

— J. Kim Murphy, IndieWire, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of illustrated

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The voter apathy was attributed by observers to a general mistrust in politicians.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 27 Oct. 2026
Jessica Medcalf, who oversees animal welfare in textiles at Four Paws, attributed the shift to the availability of alternatives and growing awareness of what the organization considers gaps in down certification.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of attributed

Adjective

The subheadline in print presents climate change as an established explanation.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026
Lionel Mestre, partner at French private equity firm Weinberg Capital Partners, told CNBC his firm still focuses on profitable defense businesses with established products, customers and positive cash flow, rather than early-stage startups.

— Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of established

Verb

The researchers demonstrated that the direction could be switched by reversing the voltage polarity.

— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026
When growth pressures persist, corporate boards frequently turn to executive leadership changes to engineer a turnaround, as demonstrated by this week's executive shakeup at Swiss chocolate maker Lindt.

— , CNBC, 23 Oct. 2026