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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
Bethy Squires, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2025
Her therapist – who Heming Willis accidentally referred to her as her own caregiver – explained how normal these feelings were.
—David Oliver, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
Hurricanes explained by Ginger Zee Don't be fooled by the lack of tropical cyclones in the Atlantic Basin.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 10 Sep. 2025
And the answer to the first question is explained in the 50-slide deck, which has been leaked.
—Matt Slater, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
Taylor explained that, while still identified as Mormon, The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives wasn’t meant to represent all members of the religion.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 10 Sep. 2025
Bronx native Rose Afriyie, co-founder of mRelief, explained how the national organization is transforming access to social services with easier-to-use protocols and is leveraging AI to help millions of people sign up for SNAP benefits.
—Freya Drohan, Vogue, 10 Sep. 2025
Justin Capuco explained how Husband Wife shares a similar design ethos as Still Here.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 10 Sep. 2025
Part of that drop might be explained by the fact that Summer Restaurant Week was held during that period last year.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Green then explained the medical and industrial applications for these new knits.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2025
Her therapist – who Heming Willis accidentally referred to her as her own caregiver – explained how normal these feelings were.
—David Oliver, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
Hurricanes explained by Ginger Zee Don't be fooled by the lack of tropical cyclones in the Atlantic Basin.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 10 Sep. 2025
And the answer to the first question is explained in the 50-slide deck, which has been leaked.
—Matt Slater, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
Taylor explained that, while still identified as Mormon, The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives wasn’t meant to represent all members of the religion.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 10 Sep. 2025
Bronx native Rose Afriyie, co-founder of mRelief, explained how the national organization is transforming access to social services with easier-to-use protocols and is leveraging AI to help millions of people sign up for SNAP benefits.
—Freya Drohan, Vogue, 10 Sep. 2025
Justin Capuco explained how Husband Wife shares a similar design ethos as Still Here.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 10 Sep. 2025
Part of that drop might be explained by the fact that Summer Restaurant Week was held during that period last year.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 10 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for explained
Verb
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However, Casie later clarified, she isn’t necessarily used to red carpets — despite making several appearances alongside her famous dad over the years.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
13 Sep. 2025
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Glycerin helps maintain balance, so skin feels clarified, not stripped, while lecithin aids in dissolving debris, and myrtle leaf water provides an antioxidant boost.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
12 Sep. 2025
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The senior editor for the free speech absolutist Reason magazine said her firing was fully justified as being due to journalistic malpractice.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
16 Sep. 2025
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In the YouGov survey conducted in the immediate aftermath of the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, 72 percent of Americans said violence is never justified, while 11 percent said it can sometimes be justified.—
Sarah Fortinsky,
The Hill,
15 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Among confirmed titles are the studies of democracy and the democratic process.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
9 Sep. 2025
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If 42 days passes without a confirmed infection, that chain of contagiousness is generally considered broken, explains Gabriel Benavidez, an epidemiologist at Baylor University in Texas.—
Lauren J. Young,
Scientific American,
21 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The timing, although likely coincidental, illustrated the dilemma Democrats currently face.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Sep. 2025
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The lesson is beautifully depicted in the 30-page journey illustrated by Setor Fiadzigbey, who perfectly draws ballet poses, including pointe dancing.—
Leslie D. Rose,
Parents,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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This phenomenon is attributed to an overabundance of nutrient intake and the presence of invasive species such as crayfish and clams.—
Amelia Wu,
Sacbee.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Flynn attributed much of their interest to concerns about geopolitics.—
Hayley Cuccinello,
CNBC,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Saúl is a fixture at his father's bouts and already seems determined to follow in his father’s footsteps.—
Nasha Smith,
PEOPLE,
13 Sep. 2025
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Her flippers, each more than two feet long, scooped out sand and flung it to her sides in slow, determined strokes.—
M. Rajshekhar,
Time,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Last year demonstrated that late September and early October can be an active period for tropical development, with multiple threats that may be high-impact and potentially devastating.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
16 Sep. 2025
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The team successfully demonstrated the system’s ability to quickly store and retrieve a digital image, proving its functionality for fast, large-scale data storage.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Sep. 2025
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Researchers also highlight the role of brain processes, such as the frontal lobe’s ability to organize and justify events in how secrecy is rationalized and maintained.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Through that prism, the Robinson trade could be rationalized.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
19 Aug. 2025
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“Explained.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/explained. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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