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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
This pattern of shifting explanations demonstrates clear false advertising.
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Christopher Elliott, Mercury News, 12 June 2026
An analysis conducted by the Pentagon’s All-Domain Anomaly Resolution Office reviewed several possible explanations, including military exercises and flare deployments occurring nearby.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 12 June 2026
Claire insists the latter explanation can’t be true.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 12 June 2026
Health groups and Washington lawmakers quickly condemned the decision and have called for an explanation.
—Matthew Perrone, Fortune, 12 June 2026
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Christopher Elliott, Mercury News, 12 June 2026
An analysis conducted by the Pentagon’s All-Domain Anomaly Resolution Office reviewed several possible explanations, including military exercises and flare deployments occurring nearby.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 12 June 2026
Claire insists the latter explanation can’t be true.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 12 June 2026
Health groups and Washington lawmakers quickly condemned the decision and have called for an explanation.
—Matthew Perrone, Fortune, 12 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for explanation
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Williams, who was sponsored by Puma at the time, wore an interpretation of the shirt at the French Open that year, complete with long, football-style yellow socks.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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The Dior store, located at 650 West 41st Avenue, has an exterior with a distinctive, elegant white marble facade in six finishes, which is enhanced by a graphic interpretation of cannage.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
16 June 2026
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Still, there’s a reason to talk to Rizzo now, with the Nationals surprisingly in the thick of a National League wild-card race that will take shape over the course of the summer.—
Barry Svrluga,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Many fans cited transportation logistics and enhanced security measures as key reasons for the delays.—
Abby Dodge,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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In this photo illustration, the ICEBlock app is displayed on an Apple iPhone on October 02, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.—
Lora Kolodny,Kif Leswing,
CNBC,
9 Dec. 2025
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The story is filled with bright illustrations and even a companion plush toy, but Brooks says the real impact goes deeper.—
Lauren Crawford,
CBS News,
8 Dec. 2025
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Randy Niemeyer, the Lake County GOP chair and county council member who ran for District 1’s congressional seat last year, said there is an argument for redistricting nationwide, even five years after the last Census count.—
Rick Jervis,
USA Today,
25 Aug. 2025
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The route passed through different areas whose different atmospheres came and went, prosperous stretches giving way to rougher ones and then becoming prosperous again, like a perpetual argument or a struggle for victory.—
Rachel Cusk,
New Yorker,
24 Aug. 2025
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Novak said the defense has no trouble complying with the order and asked the court to deny the state’s request for clarification.—
Stepheny Price , Michael Ruiz , Adam Sabes , Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
11 Dec. 2025
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Notice 2026-05 represents an early stage of implementation; as the rules evolve, further clarifications and potential adjustments are likely.—
Associate News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Dec. 2025
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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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The arrest report states Meijas was suspended in August 2024 after a coworker in accounting reported suspicions to management.—
Anna McAllister,
CBS News,
10 Dec. 2025
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According to him, as modern POS systems have expanded to include tools for accounting, analytics, marketing, payroll, and employee management, the upfront cost has grown.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
10 Dec. 2025
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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 agreement, a copy of which is listed under the June 3 board of works agenda on the city’s website, provides for scope of services, fee justification, and schedule.—
Deborah Laverty,
Chicago Tribune,
9 June 2026
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