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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
Infographic explaining Euclid's survey ESA The original image was captured in black and white, but color was added using observations from the Canada-France-Hawaii Telescope located in Hawaii.
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CBS News,
24 June 2026
The original is a minor Harding work, Bacon said, explaining why judges might not have recognized Allan’s submission as a re-creation.
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News Desk,
Artforum,
24 June 2026
During periods of disruption, leaders naturally search for familiar patterns capable of explaining unfamiliar developments.
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Michael Edmondson,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
After playing a series of news clips explaining that the new coating in the pool is now peeling off.
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Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
23 June 2026
In the end, local organizers pushed back on FIFA, explaining the cost of covering up every individual seat in a unionized building would be beyond reasonable, particularly when FIFA do not have an insurance partner on their slate of sponsors.
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Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
The job of Fed chair involves making decisions, some of them hard ones, and explaining them to interested parties, including the President.
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John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
23 June 2026
Larry Ferazani, General Counsel of the NFL Management Council, penned a letter to Sorsby explaining the league’s decision.
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Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
Elena witnessed the argument and tried explaining to Moshe their concerns about previous squatters in the building.
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Olivia Bensimon,
Curbed,
17 June 2026
CBS News,
24 June 2026
The original is a minor Harding work, Bacon said, explaining why judges might not have recognized Allan’s submission as a re-creation.
—
News Desk,
Artforum,
24 June 2026
During periods of disruption, leaders naturally search for familiar patterns capable of explaining unfamiliar developments.
—
Michael Edmondson,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
After playing a series of news clips explaining that the new coating in the pool is now peeling off.
—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
23 June 2026
In the end, local organizers pushed back on FIFA, explaining the cost of covering up every individual seat in a unionized building would be beyond reasonable, particularly when FIFA do not have an insurance partner on their slate of sponsors.
—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
The job of Fed chair involves making decisions, some of them hard ones, and explaining them to interested parties, including the President.
—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
23 June 2026
Larry Ferazani, General Counsel of the NFL Management Council, penned a letter to Sorsby explaining the league’s decision.
—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
Elena witnessed the argument and tried explaining to Moshe their concerns about previous squatters in the building.
—
Olivia Bensimon,
Curbed,
17 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for explaining
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The diplomat, speaking on condition of anonymity to describe private discussions, said talks included clarifying what Iran meant by recent statements about the Strait of Hormuz.
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If the behavior continues, address it professionally with your manager, focusing on clarifying your individual impact and seeking ways to enhance your visibility.
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This looser-fitting top sits right at the waistband and is made of a durable nylon and elastane blend that resists wear and tear (justifying the price point).
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Musk’s position that his two top holdings share a common AI vision gives him cover for justifying a deal.
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Much like the Snicko technology used in cricket, broadcasters could even show a graphic illustrating the precise moment that Isak had flicked the ball on.
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According to the team, the system generated enough formic acid to power a miniature diorama displayed at the pavilion, illustrating how an efficient artificial photosynthesis system could one day produce and store clean energy for use in household applications.
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As the show began to wrap up, Goldberg aimed to try to tie in the book, asking Vance about rationalizing his Catholic faith with a hard-line stance on immigration.
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Instead of obsessively over-rationalizing or avoiding, try making friends with that feeling.
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To prevail in a habeas petition, Maxwell would need to show that serious constitutional violations occurred during her trial or sentencing, or that significant new evidence has emerged demonstrating her innocence.
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The couple spent their weekend at the Royal Castle of Ciergnon, demonstrating the close relationship between the Japanese and Belgian royal families.
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Ye has previously faced backlash for controversial statements and actions, later attributing them to mental health issues.
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In January, West issued a public apology for his antisemitic comments in a full-page advertisement in The Wall Street Journal, attributing his behavior to struggles with bipolar disorder.
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With Claude Tag, Anthropic hopes to ease some of these burdens by simplifying the product and embedding it where companies already operate day-to-day.
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Employers Feel Like Nothing Works Rather than simplifying solutions, when employers express dissatisfaction, the usual response is to add more vendors and programs to the existing options.
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High-school students could read this without needing to spend time interpreting the text’s direct meaning.
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Yet interpreting those rules can be almost as challenging as trying to whack the ball toward the flagstick.
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