1
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
Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025
The effects of the RBI's outsized rate cut of 50 basis points in June have yet to filter through the economy, explained Malhotra, adding that the decision to hold rates steady was unanimous.
—Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2025
Gelsinger spent billions, and literally bet the company on its advanced 18A production process architecture, employees explained.
—Lila MacLellan, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
The fine, curly patterns in the plume are better explained by winds rather than by the missile making loops.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2025
In Dearborn, the chief explained that the patrols there were for protection.
—Frank Witsil, Freep.com, 1 Oct. 2025
Cardoso explained that thanks to this approach, two projects are set to launch in 2025 with the potential to travel and connect with international audiences.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 1 Oct. 2025
Except the organization did not react by tearing down its roster or scouring the market for improvements, the evaluator explained.
—Andy McCullough, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
In early January 2025, the Bureau of Land Management website explained the communities are in an area that climate change is rendering uninhabitable, mentioning climate eight times.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 24 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Brooks explained the white and brown pup was rescued from a cruelty case in South Carolina.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025
The effects of the RBI's outsized rate cut of 50 basis points in June have yet to filter through the economy, explained Malhotra, adding that the decision to hold rates steady was unanimous.
—Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2025
Gelsinger spent billions, and literally bet the company on its advanced 18A production process architecture, employees explained.
—Lila MacLellan, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
The fine, curly patterns in the plume are better explained by winds rather than by the missile making loops.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2025
In Dearborn, the chief explained that the patrols there were for protection.
—Frank Witsil, Freep.com, 1 Oct. 2025
Cardoso explained that thanks to this approach, two projects are set to launch in 2025 with the potential to travel and connect with international audiences.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 1 Oct. 2025
Except the organization did not react by tearing down its roster or scouring the market for improvements, the evaluator explained.
—Andy McCullough, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
In early January 2025, the Bureau of Land Management website explained the communities are in an area that climate change is rendering uninhabitable, mentioning climate eight times.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 24 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for explained
Verb
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The retailer clarified that law enforcement has not alleged that the products were counterfeit.—
Latoya Gayle,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 2025
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Authorities have arrested Douglas Irwin Shaw, 41, on suspicion of murder, though the Vallejo Police Department has not declared a motive or clarified whether the two knew each other.—
Anders Hagstrom,
FOXNews.com,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Just a kid… but the hype feels justified.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Friday’s strike came a day after the administration justified its previous strikes in a memo to lawmakers, some of whom have expressed concerns about an overreach of executive power.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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As of Wednesday morning, there are no confirmed dates for the 2026 IIHF Women’s World Championships — which is typically held in April — and no international break earmarked in the league’s calendar for the event.—
Hailey Salvian,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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The rich, citrusy steak option is available only temporarily, with no confirmed end date.—
Ben Kelly,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Replacing the national flags—symbols of the UN’s unity—with items common in Ghana, Mahama illustrated how easily materials from the nation could reach the US, while ordinary Ghanaians cannot travel as freely as the objects produced in their country.—
Edna Bonhomme,
Artforum,
1 Oct. 2025
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The crossover is written by Steve Orlando and illustrated by Travis Mercer, with covers by Lucas Meyer.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Less rainfall to start this autumn in southeast Michigan can be attributed in part to lack of hurricane impact on the Great Lakes region, the NWS office said.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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The researchers found a small increase in occupational dissimilarity compared to older graduates, which could reflect early AI effects but also could just as easily be attributed to labor market trends, including employers’ and job-seekers’ reactions to noise about AI replacing workers.—
Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
2 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Carman is determined to keep expanding her work and wants every first responder to have access to a therapy dog.—
Kathleen Toner,
CNN Money,
3 Oct. 2025
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The vehicle will primarily drive pre-determined routes, act as a visual crime deterrent and display key messages to the community from its windows.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The Nobel winners carried out experiments in the mid-1980s with an electronic circuit built of superconductors and demonstrated that quantum mechanics could also influence everyday objects under certain conditions.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
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Millions of Americans are willing to vote for a female presidential candidate — as demonstrated by the 2016 and 2024 elections.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
6 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In 2023, the Eagles were 4-0 (and eventually 10-1), and their issues were often rationalized by pointing to the record.—
Zach Berman,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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Since then, many on the right have celebrated the move and rationalized it one way or another.—
Sal Rodriguez,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Explained.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/explained. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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