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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
Then, as now, no explanation was given about the eviction.
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Jim Riccioli, jsonline.com, 18 Aug. 2025
In the weeks since the policy U-turn, Beijing has called the chip a security risk, summoned Nvidia for explanations and discouraged its companies from using it.
—John Liu, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2025
Yet another explanation could be that the tariff rates importers are actually paying are far below the headline numbers.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 17 Aug. 2025
Without any explanation, the Supreme Court cleared the way for the Trump Administration to begin dismantling a cabinet agency, created by Congress, that is tasked with fulfilling the federal government’s obligation to support public education.
—Andrea Campbell, Time, 6 Aug. 2025
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Jim Riccioli, jsonline.com, 18 Aug. 2025
In the weeks since the policy U-turn, Beijing has called the chip a security risk, summoned Nvidia for explanations and discouraged its companies from using it.
—John Liu, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2025
Yet another explanation could be that the tariff rates importers are actually paying are far below the headline numbers.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 17 Aug. 2025
Without any explanation, the Supreme Court cleared the way for the Trump Administration to begin dismantling a cabinet agency, created by Congress, that is tasked with fulfilling the federal government’s obligation to support public education.
—Andrea Campbell, Time, 6 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for explanation
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Highest 2 Lowest — which is a modern-day interpretation of iconic director Akira Kurosawa’s 1963 crime thriller High and Low — is opening in 300 theaters in what appears to be more of a run to qualify for awards season.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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For example, the plan prioritizes a narrow interpretation of national security without addressing critical ethical needs such as the protection of vulnerable populations, children, neurodivergent individuals and minorities — issues that the European Union AI Act addresses.—
Mohammad Hosseini,
Twin Cities,
10 Aug. 2025
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Our creative and marketing teams form the largest portion of our workforce—and for good reason.—
Anatolii Kasianov,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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Some states permit universal mail-in voting, for example, where anyone can vote by mail for any reason.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
18 Aug. 2025
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Topline The Department of Homeland Security has posted illustrations depicting the beauty of 1940s Washington, D.C., across multiple social media posts this week, drawing criticism from some who say the Trump administration is glorifying a pre-civil rights era United States.—
Conor Murray,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Newsweek illustration showing redistricting states.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Aug. 2025
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Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images But there is another side to this argument.—
Robert Marvi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Aug. 2025
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Sell Cell makes the argument that Apple’s struggles with rolling out Apple Intelligence on the iPhone 16 might play a role in the increased speed of iPhone depreciation.—
Janhoi McGregor,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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This was followed by a series of apology messages to the user.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
8 Aug. 2025
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All at once, a generation of dazzling young people who had studied the canon in deadening classrooms remembered that poems could be, had always been, anything at all—an invitation, an apology, a thank-you note, a recipe, a valentine.—
Dan Chiasson,
New Yorker,
4 Aug. 2025
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Thompson graduated from the University of Iowa in 1997 with degrees in business administration and accounting, according to his LinkedIn page.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
14 Aug. 2025
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Tuition, books, fees and supplies related to licensing programs, including exam prep and review materials for exams in law, accounting or finance.—
Ryan Ermey,
CNBC,
13 Aug. 2025
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The move, rooted in Section 232 national security justification, aims to accelerate domestic chip production, complementing the subsidies under the CHIPS and Science Act.—
Josh Brown,Sean Russo,
CNBC,
11 Aug. 2025
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Even if, it must be said, those agreements fly in the face of national security justification for the restrictions.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
11 Aug. 2025
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If revenue growth begins to slow, the rationale for the company’s elevated valuation may weaken.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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This rationale enabled Marines to pursue Sandinistas with impunity, leading to allegations of civilian targeting, village razing, and indiscriminate airplane bombing.—
Time,
Time,
8 Aug. 2025
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“Explanation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/explanation. Accessed 24 Aug. 2025.
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