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as in clarifying
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 justifying
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 explaining
And Page [McConnell]is sitting backstage with him in one of the dressing rooms explaining that.
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Alison Weinflash, Rolling Stone, 18 Feb. 2026
Beyond Herrington, current Amazon CEO Andy Jassy has prioritized teaching and explaining Bezos’s principles internally, even launching video explanations of each one to help employees interpret them.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 18 Feb. 2026
Hospitality union members spoke to the council about the license renewals, explaining that some employees from the hotels have expressed fear over ICE agents staying there.
—Ashley Grams, CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
Lipinski and Johnny Weir are great explaining things during the skating and Scott Hamilton is perfect as the in-studio analyst.
—Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
The Interior Department declined a request for comment, explaining the agency does not comment on pending litigation.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 18 Feb. 2026
Rufe also referenced George Orwell’s 1984 when explaining her decision.
—Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 17 Feb. 2026
The footage also shows an unknown male whisper into the suspect’s ear, a court affidavit explaining the charges said.
—Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 17 Feb. 2026
Several board members cited the legal outcome in explaining their votes against Ben Gamla.
—Grace Gilson, Sun Sentinel, 11 Feb. 2026
Alison Weinflash, Rolling Stone, 18 Feb. 2026
Beyond Herrington, current Amazon CEO Andy Jassy has prioritized teaching and explaining Bezos’s principles internally, even launching video explanations of each one to help employees interpret them.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 18 Feb. 2026
Hospitality union members spoke to the council about the license renewals, explaining that some employees from the hotels have expressed fear over ICE agents staying there.
—Ashley Grams, CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
Lipinski and Johnny Weir are great explaining things during the skating and Scott Hamilton is perfect as the in-studio analyst.
—Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
The Interior Department declined a request for comment, explaining the agency does not comment on pending litigation.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 18 Feb. 2026
Rufe also referenced George Orwell’s 1984 when explaining her decision.
—Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 17 Feb. 2026
The footage also shows an unknown male whisper into the suspect’s ear, a court affidavit explaining the charges said.
—Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 17 Feb. 2026
Several board members cited the legal outcome in explaining their votes against Ben Gamla.
—Grace Gilson, Sun Sentinel, 11 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for explaining
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While the moody Moon blurs with powerful Pluto in your 10th House of Career, clarifying your role and long-term direction may be difficult.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 Feb. 2026
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Republicans framed the bathroom and driver’s license bill as an addendum clarifying the intent of a separate 2023 bill barring trans women from accessing female-only spaces.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
13 Feb. 2026
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Every department should be submitting regular reports justifying expenses, if not their own continued existence.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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There were outings when Flaherty looked every bit the best version of himself, justifying the Detroit Tigers’ decision to reunite with him after trading him at the 2024 deadline.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
14 Feb. 2026
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From tiny proto‑dinosaurs like Marasuchus to giants like Plateosaurus and Mamenchisaurus, 'The Dinosaurs' runs the gamut, illustrating how dinosaurs evolved across millennia in response to a volatile world.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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There are times, though, when the filmmaker makes his machinations too obvious, as with the too-cute cross-cutting illustrating how the characters are all caught in the same web.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Feb. 2026
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Instead of rationalizing it, seeing it from his shoes and changing your tactics with him.—
E. Alex Jung,
Vulture,
13 Nov. 2025
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Aeffe is rationalizing its retail network and earlier this month the board approved the early termination of the rental contract signed with two real estate firms, Colloportus and FQuattro, respectively controlled by designer Alberta Ferretti and her brother, executive chairman Massimo Ferretti.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
11 Nov. 2025
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Plenty of competitors have popped up in recent years, but the Velazquezes are hoping to stand out by demonstrating the value of their 16 years of experience.—
Sophie Caldwell,
CNBC,
18 Feb. 2026
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Emily Ratajkowski is pausing her regular lingerie programming for a barely-there athleisure interlude—and demonstrating how loungewear can be just as sexy.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
17 Feb. 2026
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The Tribune reported the quote without attributing it to a witness, and most scholars doubt it was ever said.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Feb. 2026
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Streaming revenue rose to $177 million in the quarter, with the company attributing the gain mainly to price increases.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
11 Feb. 2026
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Increases in performance were largely a matter of scale and simplifying rocket designs to save weight.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
15 Feb. 2026
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The bills closely align with the Housing Alliance’s founding goals, namely cutting regulation and simplifying the building process, Rabe told the Idaho Statesman in December.—
Mark Dee,
Idaho Statesman,
13 Feb. 2026
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Styled by Lotta Volkova, the cast includes the likes of Pierre Francois Jacob playing Turlington’s husband; Penelope Ternes and Kaplan Hani as their daughter and son; Edoardo Sebastianelli and Lina Zhang interpreting their respective partners, and Fatou Kebbeh as their friend.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
16 Feb. 2026
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As Texas Attorney General, the office plays a critical role in interpreting and enforcing the Public Information Act (PIA), which ensures government transparency by allowing citizens to access public records.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Explaining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/explaining. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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