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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
The federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) has not provided an explanation for why Maxwell was moved, or why she is being given special privileges, such as better food and private exercise time.
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Julie K. Brown, Miami Herald, 10 Nov. 2025
No further explanation was provided.
—Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
As Miami plans to build on its win, Washington will continue to search for explanations for its baffling losses.
—Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025
Surely, there was another explanation.
—Olivia Lee, Charlotte Observer, 10 Nov. 2025
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Julie K. Brown, Miami Herald, 10 Nov. 2025
No further explanation was provided.
—Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
As Miami plans to build on its win, Washington will continue to search for explanations for its baffling losses.
—Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025
Surely, there was another explanation.
—Olivia Lee, Charlotte Observer, 10 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for explanation
Noun
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Two unanimous high court decisions from 2012 encapsulate the Obama-era overreach of statutory interpretation.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Nov. 2025
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Without an international framework, commercial ventures must navigate a patchwork of national laws and evolving interpretations of space ownership.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Nov. 2025
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Part of the reason why there are so few of these conversations about podcasting is a general lack of criticism for narrative audio.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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What's really behind the baby bust The reasons Americans choose not to have children are hotly debated in academic circles, with many attributing America’s baby bust to shifting priorities and societal norms.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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Over time, from edition to edition, the aesthetic of its illustrations changed.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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Paramount Global and Skydance logos are seen in this illustration taken December 17, 2024.—
Lillian Rizzo,
CNBC,
10 Nov. 2025
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Barr’s unconventional campaign, meant to make an argument against gerrymandering producing deeply partisan districts, made national headlines.—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Nov. 2025
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Officials said an argument between the men escalated to a fight.—
Matthew Cupelli,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Nov. 2025
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Arkansas Department of Human Services spokesperson Gavin Lesnick did not respond to an email requesting clarification on the minimum allotments.—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
6 Nov. 2025
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The emotional clip served as both confirmation and clarification, offering a rare and deeply personal glimpse into the grief and strength of a family coming to terms with sudden loss.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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His apology seemed to have been accepted by the cast, who forgave Mel and proceeded with the competition.—
Jason Pham,
StyleCaster,
5 Nov. 2025
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In the current incident, Boebert has offered no apology at the time of publication.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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Johnston wrote that the Bright Futures Fund was brought into the diocesan accounting system and was under the regular oversight of its finance office.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
6 Nov. 2025
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The Colorado River provides about 40% of Glendale’s overall water supplies, with the Salt River, groundwater, and reclaimed wastewater accounting for the rest.—
Austin Corona,
AZCentral.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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To say nothing about the thorny question of its genre—do Eastern European writers need to provide more explanations and justifications when using the technique of autofiction?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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Parise questioned the government’s financial justification for its operation in Old Irving Park, which yielded one arrest of an undocumented immigrant but had far-reaching effects on children and other residents.—
Natasha Korecki,
NBC news,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Explanation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/explanation. Accessed 17 Nov. 2025.
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