Synonyms of explanations

explanations

noun

plural of explanation

1

as in interpretations

a statement that makes something clear

an explanation of photosynthesis that most museum visitors will be able to understand

Synonyms & Similar Words

• interpretations
• illustrations
• explications
• translations
• clarifications
• elucidations
• analyses
• definitions
• constructions
• reasonings
• exegeses
• expositions
• comments
• illuminations
• commentaries
• road maps
• demonstrations
• restatements
• annotations
• justifications
• paraphrases
• glosses
• meanings
• rationales
• rationalizations
• edifications
• enlightenments
• caveats
• warnings
• enactments
• epexegeses
• disentanglements
• cautions

2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• reasons
• arguments
• apologies
• justifications
• accountings
• rationales
• excuses
• cases
• accounts
• appeals
• alibis
• defenses
• pleas
• rationalizations
• vindications
• pretexts
• pretenses
• apologiae
• guises

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of explanations

Mayo Clinic’s advice on saying no recommends communicating clearly, declining directly and keeping explanations brief. — Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 30 Oct. 2026

Fernandez said there are only two potential explanations for what is occurring. — CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026

Fear and campus disruption The students’ explanations contrast sharply with the university’s account of the impact of the messages. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2026

The man sometimes joins her in her smile and slows down his explanations. — Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2026

Their baffling nature has prompted a range of potential explanations, most of which focus on a variety of unexplained natural phenomena occurring in Earth's atmosphere. — Micah Hanks, Space.com, 27 Oct. 2026

Its June 2026 Economic Index report also finds that AI use reflects the rhythms of work and produces concrete artifacts such as documents, explanations, code and reports through increasingly autonomous interfaces. — Gleb Tsipursky, Washington Post, 27 Oct. 2026

These symptoms can have harmless explanations, and Midnight Mimosa may operate without obvious warning signs. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026

The profound connection between Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce is so uncanny as to prompt paranormal explanations. — Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2026