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as in interpretation
a statement that makes something clear
an explanation of photosynthesis that most museum visitors will be able to understand
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as in reason
a statement given to explain a belief or act
when questioned by authorities, the students were at a loss for an explanation for their senseless vandalism
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Recent Examples of explanation
So as opposed to, say, inspiring American leaders of all kinds, like a real explanation of the character of Harriet Tubman or of Chief Joseph or Americans struggled against real hardships.
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Hanna Rosin,
The Atlantic,
2 July 2026
The government has not publicly provided a fuller explanation of why Streever’s email was treated as a threat.
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Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2026
The theory cannot account for dark matter and offers no explanation for why the universe is made almost entirely of matter rather than equal parts matter and antimatter.
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Florencia Canelli,
Scientific American,
1 July 2026
The Mass, rich in velvet and gold-trimmed vestments, chanting and incense, was livestreamed on the society’s YouTube channel, with simultaneous explanations in several languages.
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Jamey Keaten,
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
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Hanna Rosin,
The Atlantic,
2 July 2026
The government has not publicly provided a fuller explanation of why Streever’s email was treated as a threat.
—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2026
The theory cannot account for dark matter and offers no explanation for why the universe is made almost entirely of matter rather than equal parts matter and antimatter.
—
Florencia Canelli,
Scientific American,
1 July 2026
The Mass, rich in velvet and gold-trimmed vestments, chanting and incense, was livestreamed on the society’s YouTube channel, with simultaneous explanations in several languages.
—
Jamey Keaten,
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for explanation
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Altitude can also produce meaningfully different interpretations of the grape—higher sites can create wines that are more mineral and tense, while other locations yield softer and more fragrant expressions.
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The skinny trouser re-emerged at Dior and Junya Watanabe, styled with larger proportions on top for a fresh interpretation of the silhouette.
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But this also is among the reasons her books are considered must-reads in the classroom, and contemporary classics.
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The Los Angeles Dodgers made headlines in 2025 for a number of reasons.
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The Yashica Boy version features the brand’s sailor mascot, inspired by classic Japanese illustration and seaside adventure.
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The military cooperation is a stark illustration of the recent reversal in the relationship between the US and Venezuela.
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But Erwin Chemerinsky, Berkeley’s law school dean, said Trump still won most of the cases the court decided either after oral arguments or through emergency appeals the administration brought.
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Ferguson Police Chief Troy Doyle told KTVI that the incident happened after an argument erupted inside the BP gas station at South Florissant and Woodstock roads.
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The clarification came after Hammond Mayor Thomas McDermott said during a news conference that Hammond’s Northwest Indiana stadium proposal includes a practice facility.
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The Associated Press left phone messages Wednesday with the Legislative Research Council and state Senate President Pro Tempore Chris Karr seeking clarification.
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The second note was reported by NBC News last week to have referred to Guthrie at that point as having died, without making an apology or demanding any payment for the return of her body.
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Ogwumike later posted an apology video, which OutKick was told ESPN encouraged her to record due to the reckless nature of her remarks.
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The opinions expressed in this article are not intended to replace professional accounting or tax advice.
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Several months earlier, county auditors identified lax accounting procedures that resulted in LAHSA’s failure to pay its contractors on time.
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Creative output alone is no longer sufficient justification for investment.
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What was the breakdown for and against and what justifications did the majority give for its decision?
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“Explanation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/explanation. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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