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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
Dalila Muata, NBC news, 5 May 2026
Other factors, such as a decline in physical activity and hormonal shifts, play a role, Collen explained.
—Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 4 May 2026
LeafFilter warranty explained LeafFilter’s lifetime, transferable warranty primarily covers clogs inside the home’s gutter system.
—Faith Wakefield, USA Today, 4 May 2026
There are also privacy concerns, as Harvard Law School professor Leah Plunkett recently explained on podcast Culture Apothecary, with influencing in sports and entertainment and AI’s use of the accompanying content.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 4 May 2026
Hawn explained that one of her main goals has always been to convey serenity to her family.
—Monica Coviello, Vanity Fair, 4 May 2026
The process itself isn’t explained in plain terms, and most people don’t really know how their value was calculated or what factors went into it.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 4 May 2026
Known as the godfather of public relations, Bernays explained how the unconscious element of people in democratic societies could be manipulated.
—Literary Hub, 27 Apr. 2026
Ollila explained the significance during her presentation, per New Scientist.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2026
Verb
Talking to Vogue, Lauren Sánchez Bezos explained the inspiration behind her Schiaparelli gown.
—Dalila Muata, NBC news, 5 May 2026
Other factors, such as a decline in physical activity and hormonal shifts, play a role, Collen explained.
—Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 4 May 2026
LeafFilter warranty explained LeafFilter’s lifetime, transferable warranty primarily covers clogs inside the home’s gutter system.
—Faith Wakefield, USA Today, 4 May 2026
There are also privacy concerns, as Harvard Law School professor Leah Plunkett recently explained on podcast Culture Apothecary, with influencing in sports and entertainment and AI’s use of the accompanying content.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 4 May 2026
Hawn explained that one of her main goals has always been to convey serenity to her family.
—Monica Coviello, Vanity Fair, 4 May 2026
The process itself isn’t explained in plain terms, and most people don’t really know how their value was calculated or what factors went into it.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 4 May 2026
Known as the godfather of public relations, Bernays explained how the unconscious element of people in democratic societies could be manipulated.
—Literary Hub, 27 Apr. 2026
Ollila explained the significance during her presentation, per New Scientist.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for explained
Adjective
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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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The confirmed tornado moved across parts of Enid, a city of about 50,000 people near the state's northern border, according to the National Weather Service.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 Apr. 2026
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Messaging on employment from high-profile AI company CEOs has not clarified the outlook.—
Ethan Baron,
Mercury News,
4 May 2026
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The case, involving a challenge to Louisiana's congressional map, clarified how the Voting Rights Act can be used to contest district lines that may weaken the voting power of Black residents.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 May 2026
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Gerrymanders that discriminate against Black voters could be justified today as merely offering partisan advantage to Republicans.—
Vann R. Newkirk II,
The Atlantic,
2 May 2026
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Recent polling suggests that roughly 30% of young Americans hold the view that political violence can be justified in certain circumstances.—
Andrew Cuomo,
New York Daily News,
2 May 2026
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Church went to the Holy Land in search of sublimity; Twain fastened on the absurdities of those determined to find it.—
Sebastian Smee,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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The dog was also determined to be OK.—
Riley Rourke,
CBS News,
2 May 2026
Verb
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Consider these our contemporary cupcake commandments, illustrated by three new recipes that are, as Carrie would say, fabulous.—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
28 Apr. 2026
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Nothing could have better illustrated where the Penguins are in their first-round NHL playoff series with the Philadelphia Flyers — or the team’s mindset.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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The spike in fatal crashes during the first three months of 2026 follows an increase in crashes and fatalities attributed to Colorado’s relatively dry, clear road conditions and temperatures above freezing in November and December, which led to motorcyclists extending their riding.—
Bruce Finley,
Denver Post,
1 May 2026
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The remainder of the total compensation — just over $26 billion — is the grant date fair value attributed to an interim award that Tesla’s board approved for Musk in August.—
Bloomberg,
Oc Register,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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Also the development of new homes next to established homes and neighborhoods also has caused increase in property taxes.—
Mark Dee
May 3,
Idaho Statesman,
3 May 2026
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To start, Armedangels sees strong potential in urban markets where there is already an established interest in more responsible consumption.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
27 Apr. 2026
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The Connecticut Green Bank has demonstrated how this model can scale, leveraging relatively modest public investment into billions of dollars in clean energy financing.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
4 May 2026
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California and other states have demonstrated repeatedly that our elections are secure and that only citizens are voting.—
Linh Tat,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
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“Explained.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/explained. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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