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as in illustrates
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 justifies
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 explains
From there, the snowball of negative plays picked up steam, which explains why the Dolphins finished the game with 211 yards.
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Miami Herald, 8 Sep. 2025
At each camp, the team leaves behind a small but powerful item, a red card that explains what to do during encounters with immigration officials.
—David Rodriguez Muñoz, Freep.com, 7 Sep. 2025
The state uses county data on home sale prices, not Zillow data, to complete its studies comparing market value to assessed value, which explains differences in The Star’s calculations when compared to the state’s.
—Madeline King, Kansas City Star, 7 Sep. 2025
This mechanism explains why PAH emission is detectable at such vast distances from the galaxy, according to the statement.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Therapy often includes a hint of psychoeducation, whereby the therapist explains aspects of psychology and how mental disorders can arise.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Science fiction often explains interstellar travel by imagining some kind of warp drive.
—Matthew Hutson, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2025
Joe Willock, who is currently injured, and Lewis Miley are their only real backups, which explains the interest in Jacob Ramsey.
—Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2025
Colorado Parks and Wildlife explains that rabbit papillomavirus causes black module growths, usually on the animal's head.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2025
Miami Herald, 8 Sep. 2025
At each camp, the team leaves behind a small but powerful item, a red card that explains what to do during encounters with immigration officials.
—David Rodriguez Muñoz, Freep.com, 7 Sep. 2025
The state uses county data on home sale prices, not Zillow data, to complete its studies comparing market value to assessed value, which explains differences in The Star’s calculations when compared to the state’s.
—Madeline King, Kansas City Star, 7 Sep. 2025
This mechanism explains why PAH emission is detectable at such vast distances from the galaxy, according to the statement.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Therapy often includes a hint of psychoeducation, whereby the therapist explains aspects of psychology and how mental disorders can arise.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Science fiction often explains interstellar travel by imagining some kind of warp drive.
—Matthew Hutson, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2025
Joe Willock, who is currently injured, and Lewis Miley are their only real backups, which explains the interest in Jacob Ramsey.
—Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2025
Colorado Parks and Wildlife explains that rabbit papillomavirus causes black module growths, usually on the animal's head.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for explains
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Wika's engagement illustrates how technology can evolve from being a casual tool to something deeply personal.—
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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While the problems plaguing humanity — from political strife to poverty to natural disasters — might seem overwhelming, Dorantes said the property’s history illustrates how much the world can actually change.—
Angie Leventis Lourgos,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
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Disney justifies the acquisition because subscribers pay for monthly subscriptions.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Sep. 2025
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That justifies the team orders to right a wrong.—
Rob Reed,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Uncertainty has also been reduced by the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill in July, which clarifies questions around tax policy and provides incentives for corporations to invest while also boosting their free cash flow generation in many cases.—
Jeffrey Schulze,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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The website clarifies that Kith Ivy will host an Erewhon Tonic Bar (sorry, not the full grocery store) for members.—
Oren Peleg,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The technical implementation demonstrates how PostgreSQL’s extensibility addresses enterprise requirements for both document flexibility and relational consistency.—
Janakiram MSV,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Focus on scientific breakthroughs While K2 Think demonstrates performance on par with OpenAI, the system's developers say the aim is not to build a chatbot like ChatGPT.—
Ryan Browne,
CNBC,
9 Sep. 2025
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This simplifies the review of Connelly, where a much broader range of temperature proxies dilutes some conclusions.—
Ian Dexter Palmer,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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That simplifies the process for fans, but probably doesn’t alleviate the sticker shock.—
Brendan Coffey,
Sportico.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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During the holidays, a massive Christmas tree illuminates the space.—
Lauren Mowery,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Moonlight illuminates open-air dining in a former railway station, where brews from Poland’s emerging craft beer scene also await.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
2 Sep. 2025
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