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as in interpretations
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 reasons
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 explanations
The mismanagement of the past cannot be changed with more investigations and explanations.
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Letters To The Editor, Orlando Sentinel, 15 Mar. 2025
Crombie emphasized that in designing the human printer, the artisans were not too concerned about having meticulous scientific explanations behind each visual aspect.
—Abigail Lee, Variety, 14 Mar. 2025
Note that these explanations are generated by AI, taking into consideration many data points about your existing clients.
—Zehra Cataltepe, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
The bottom line, though, is that both explanations behind the uneven galactic rotations will require that astrophysicists give some aspects of our Universe a rethink.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 13 Mar. 2025
While there are several possible explanations for the finding, experts said everyone’s brains could benefit from social support and challenging mental activities.
—Cathy Nelson, Health, 12 Mar. 2025
Opposition parties have demanded more detailed explanations from the conservative leader, and the Socialist Party wants a parliamentary inquiry that would dog the government for months.
—Helena Alves and Joseph Wilson, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2025
As such, the archaeologists offer several alternative explanations.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Mar. 2025
Young people demanded explanations, and their parents felt their identity was threatened.
—Callum McLennan, Variety, 17 Feb. 2025
Letters To The Editor, Orlando Sentinel, 15 Mar. 2025
Crombie emphasized that in designing the human printer, the artisans were not too concerned about having meticulous scientific explanations behind each visual aspect.
—Abigail Lee, Variety, 14 Mar. 2025
Note that these explanations are generated by AI, taking into consideration many data points about your existing clients.
—Zehra Cataltepe, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
The bottom line, though, is that both explanations behind the uneven galactic rotations will require that astrophysicists give some aspects of our Universe a rethink.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 13 Mar. 2025
While there are several possible explanations for the finding, experts said everyone’s brains could benefit from social support and challenging mental activities.
—Cathy Nelson, Health, 12 Mar. 2025
Opposition parties have demanded more detailed explanations from the conservative leader, and the Socialist Party wants a parliamentary inquiry that would dog the government for months.
—Helena Alves and Joseph Wilson, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2025
As such, the archaeologists offer several alternative explanations.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Mar. 2025
Young people demanded explanations, and their parents felt their identity was threatened.
—Callum McLennan, Variety, 17 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for explanations
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Opposition Despite the unanimous support of the committee members, some attorneys and First Amendment advocates testified that the underlying bill was far too vague and subject to wide interpretations.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
8 Apr. 2025
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The cumulative effect of those interpretations directly shapes how socially well—or unwell—people feel.—
Gillian Oakenfull,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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The education campaign featured online illustrations depicting a Black mother, child and teenager suffering from the consequences of the mother’s marijuana usage.—
Elizabeth Hernandez,
The Denver Post,
20 Mar. 2025
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The boards are expected to improve play area accessibility by displaying photos, symbols or illustrations to enable individuals with limited language skills to communicate.—
Todd Karpovich,
Baltimore Sun,
20 Mar. 2025
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The panel explicitly rejected arguments distinguishing OSC’s power from other executive agencies, reinforcing expansive executive authority in this area.—
Kaelan Deese,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
24 Mar. 2025
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Federal judges already have the power to punish attorneys and law firms for bringing meritless lawsuits and legal arguments.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
24 Mar. 2025
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And apologies to our 60-plus readership, but at the Masters, 60-plus qualifies as old — which makes what 65-year-old Fred Couples did yesterday so impressive.—
Chris Branch,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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With apologies to David Bowie, Gustav Holst, Gil Scott-Heron and Sun Ra, the following list is limited to living musicians, who could, theoretically, actually go to space.—
Neda Ulaby,
NPR,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Explanations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/explanations. Accessed 24 Jul. 2025.
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