explaining away

present participle of explain away

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for explaining away
Verb
  • Disorders like tremors can be traced to specific misbehaving circuits in the brain, Munyon said while explaining the procedure.
    Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 2 Oct. 2025
  • Robinson also leans on ChatGPT to talk through lifestyle adjustments like meal prep ideas, travel accommodations, and communication strategies for explaining her health needs to clients and colleagues.
    Angela Haupt, Time, 2 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Celebrating or excusing violence is abhorrent.
    ABC News, ABC News, 21 Sep. 2025
  • Procedures for excusing or deferring jury duty differs by county, according to the state’s judicial website.
    Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 5 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • During the event, Dixon argued in favor of armed political action, while justifying it as self-defense against Nazis, fascists and White supremacists.
    Julia Bonavita , Peter D'Abrosca, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2025
  • That was until Eric Adams stepped in with a rare veto on the council’s vote, justifying his decision by claiming that the Bronx should have the same odds to be chosen for a casino as other parts of New York City.
    Clio Chang, Curbed, 30 Sep. 2025
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“Explaining away.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/explaining%20away. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.

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