explains away

present tense third-person singular of explain away

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for explains away
Verb
  • From there, the snowball of negative plays picked up steam, which explains why the Dolphins finished the game with 211 yards.
    Miami Herald, 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
Verb
  • When Glenna excuses herself to go check on Lady Ellen, Julia thanks the woman and then proceeds to sneakily follow her straight up to Ellen’s quarters.
    Lincee Ray Published, EW.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • The critical question for IT organizations is whether VMware’s strategic role in hybrid architectures justifies the budget impact of Broadcom's new model.
    Steve McDowell, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
  • Instead, Corsair's Xeneon Edge is a premium alternative that almost justifies its $250 price tag.
    Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 27 Aug. 2025
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