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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
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
In November, Rashada posted a tutorial video to his Instagram account explaining the claims-buying process, which led to a flood of referrals over next several months.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 17 June 2026
On Monday, Eldredge took to Instagram to share a photo of himself holding his new bride's hand with a caption explaining his love life.
—Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 16 June 2026
Beau confesses to our trio, explaining how Lester's murder was intertwined with the death of mobster Nicky Caccimelio (Bobby Cannavale).
—Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 16 June 2026
On June 11, the Pima County Sheriff’s Department released a statement explaining that Mexican authorities had not contacted them about the tip or the search efforts.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 16 June 2026
Shelly Palmer, a futurist who consults for Microsoft and other companies, spends his days explaining the trends in AI to corporate leadership.
—Jill Kargman, Architectural Digest, 16 June 2026
The complex houses several museums, with art and artefacts explaining the region’s history.
—Jaymi McCann, TheWeek, 16 June 2026
Although the 2025 measurement improved compared with 2024, researchers cautioned against celebrating the change, explaining that water clarity remained far below historic levels.
—Reeti Malhotra, Sacbee.com, 15 June 2026
Olivia Bensimon, Curbed, 17 June 2026
In November, Rashada posted a tutorial video to his Instagram account explaining the claims-buying process, which led to a flood of referrals over next several months.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 17 June 2026
On Monday, Eldredge took to Instagram to share a photo of himself holding his new bride's hand with a caption explaining his love life.
—Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 16 June 2026
Beau confesses to our trio, explaining how Lester's murder was intertwined with the death of mobster Nicky Caccimelio (Bobby Cannavale).
—Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 16 June 2026
On June 11, the Pima County Sheriff’s Department released a statement explaining that Mexican authorities had not contacted them about the tip or the search efforts.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 16 June 2026
Shelly Palmer, a futurist who consults for Microsoft and other companies, spends his days explaining the trends in AI to corporate leadership.
—Jill Kargman, Architectural Digest, 16 June 2026
The complex houses several museums, with art and artefacts explaining the region’s history.
—Jaymi McCann, TheWeek, 16 June 2026
Although the 2025 measurement improved compared with 2024, researchers cautioned against celebrating the change, explaining that water clarity remained far below historic levels.
—Reeti Malhotra, Sacbee.com, 15 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for explaining
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Meanwhile, on June 11, the Pima County Sheriff’s Department released a statement clarifying that Mexican authorities had not contacted them about the tip or the search efforts.—
Allison DeGrushe,
StyleCaster,
12 June 2026
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The former couple issued a joint statement to Us Weekly, clarifying that the clip is not representative of their five-year relationship.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
11 June 2026
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The earnings expectations that break the map Even before the dispersion data crystallized, Lamont was growing uneasy about the earnings story justifying valuations.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
12 June 2026
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But Adraee has been accused of justifying the killing of some journalists.—
Melanie Lidman,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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The second prototype was a wearable bracelet that changed color by circulating fluid through adaptive materials, illustrating how the technology could be used in smart clothing or responsive displays that alter their appearance on demand.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
12 June 2026
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Melliti’s performance is one of silent suffering, illustrating Fatima’s deference to her family.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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Instead of obsessively over-rationalizing or avoiding, try making friends with that feeling.—
Goth Shakira
Contributing,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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Reenvisioning platforms is about rationalizing the toolset to optimize investments and realize measurable business value.—
Ashwin Gaidhani,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2026
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Through it all, Sirianni has been adaptable, demonstrating a willingness to make big changes on the fly.—
Michael Silver,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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The humanities will survive not by defending an imagined past of disinterested purity, but by demonstrating their necessity in a fractured republic.—
The Atlantic,
The Atlantic,
16 June 2026
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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.—
CBS Miami Team,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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Analysts suggest investors are paying a significant premium, attributing much of the company's worth to Musk, mirroring Tesla's market cap.—
Peter Cohan,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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In a world flooded with competing narratives, the most powerful storytellers are not simply simplifying ideas.—
Marc Adelman,
HollywoodReporter,
16 June 2026
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Its arms and legs are also designed symmetrically, simplifying both control and simulation.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
15 June 2026
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In an email to ARTnews, Art Basel CEO Noah Horowitz cautioned against interpreting shrinking sales in the ultra-contemporary category as a sign that collectors have lost interest.—
Devorah Lauter,
ARTnews.com,
15 June 2026
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This inspired a lot of lawsuits that have winded their ways through the court system and the Supreme Court is adjudicating one of those lawsuits right now, basically interpreting the Constitution.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
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“Explaining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/explaining. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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