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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
And her explanation is better corroborated.
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ABC News, 7 June 2026
And the wound is the explanation for everything.
—Lauren Michele Jackson, New Yorker, 7 June 2026
Keep scrolling for more detailed explanations on why.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 6 June 2026
Keep the language concrete and avoid burying the point under explanation.
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 June 2026
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ABC News, 7 June 2026
And the wound is the explanation for everything.
—Lauren Michele Jackson, New Yorker, 7 June 2026
Keep scrolling for more detailed explanations on why.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 6 June 2026
Keep the language concrete and avoid burying the point under explanation.
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for explanation
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In correspondence discouraging districts’ diversity programs, the administration has repeatedly cited a broad interpretation of the Supreme Court’s ruling on affirmative action, which prevented colleges and universities from directly considering race in admissions.—
Annie Ma,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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Microdistiller Jackie Summers’ Sorel Liqueur — a modern interpretation of the Red Drink — adds its rich blend of hibiscus, clove, cinnamon and nutmeg to the Lake Breeze.—
Kate Bradshaw,
Mercury News,
9 June 2026
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While the dormant transmission line had been long out of use, there are many reasons to keep it from being dismantled, including growth in the region, Dunleavy said.—
Tony Saavedra,
Daily News,
10 June 2026
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However, Wake County Superior Court Judge Bryan Collins dismissed the claims, citing procedural reasons.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
10 June 2026
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To me, World Cup ticket prices are a striking illustration of how deep this reality has become.—
Stefan Szymanski,
Fortune,
12 June 2026
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But this week in Tennessee, more than 500 miles away from Washington, DC, officials quietly unveiled a far more revealing illustration of the US president’s future architectural legacy.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
12 June 2026
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Rejoining will necessitate difficult negotiations over the terms of re-entry and, doubtless, a heated argument at home.—
Anand Menon,
Time,
13 June 2026
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Opponents’ arguments, however, go beyond the $225 million increase to the details of financing.—
Judith Kohler,
Denver Post,
13 June 2026
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Instead, the board unanimously passed a motion to seek clarification about the state’s funding commitment to the project and reconsider the issue at the board meeting scheduled for June 16.—
Ryan Ballogg,
Miami Herald,
12 June 2026
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The spokesperson did not answer the initial question on whether ICE will be present as security at Atlanta Stadium, and DHS did not respond to a follow-up for clarification by the time of publication.—
Amna Subhan for the AJC,
AJC.com,
11 June 2026
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There are no apologies, at least in Sarnoski’s scenario, inspired by a 17th century ballad that painted a different picture of this man and his final days.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
11 June 2026
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Its silhouettes celebrate confidence rather than restraint, with collections that carry references to Brazilian culture, landscape and energy without apology.—
Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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However, StyleCaster may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes.—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
12 June 2026
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Embedded within its grim accounting is a forward-looking argument that the forces now gathering could make the 2030s the most prosperous decade in half a century — if governments act now to seize them.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
12 June 2026
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Judge Roach included a legal advisory on self-defense justification in the jury’s instructions.—
Amy McDaniel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 June 2026
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The decision to cancel the tournament in New Orleans reportedly had to do with avoiding the summer heat in Louisiana, although that's a tough justification to make given the event had long been on the calendar for June, with LIV officials certainly aware of the heat.—
Mark Harris,
FOXNews.com,
8 June 2026
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“Explanation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/explanation. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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