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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
No need for explanations and convincing.
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Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 10 May 2026
Experts stress that there are a variety of possible earthly explanations for such observations, from advanced drone technology to software bugs and instrument issues.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 8 May 2026
This perspective highlights the value of ongoing engagement rather than one-time explanations.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 8 May 2026
From studios in Shanghai, Reckitt is now pumping out round-the-clock explanations of the science behind its products and their use cases in what Licht describes as a contemporary version of the TV shopping channels of decades past.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 8 May 2026
Dilascio also testified that Lauren gave shifting explanations for the injuries that left the child hospitalized.
—Staff Author, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026
These features suggest that even as explanations get more comprehensive, the case of how lightning really works will keep getting reopened.
—Quanta Magazine, 6 May 2026
McCarty offered one of the clearest explanations of the challenge.
—Noah Gulley, Miami Herald, 4 May 2026
Not all explanations are excuses.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 May 2026
Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 10 May 2026
Experts stress that there are a variety of possible earthly explanations for such observations, from advanced drone technology to software bugs and instrument issues.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 8 May 2026
This perspective highlights the value of ongoing engagement rather than one-time explanations.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 8 May 2026
From studios in Shanghai, Reckitt is now pumping out round-the-clock explanations of the science behind its products and their use cases in what Licht describes as a contemporary version of the TV shopping channels of decades past.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 8 May 2026
Dilascio also testified that Lauren gave shifting explanations for the injuries that left the child hospitalized.
—Staff Author, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026
These features suggest that even as explanations get more comprehensive, the case of how lightning really works will keep getting reopened.
—Quanta Magazine, 6 May 2026
McCarty offered one of the clearest explanations of the challenge.
—Noah Gulley, Miami Herald, 4 May 2026
Not all explanations are excuses.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for explanations
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However, Lewin, the physiologist, is cautious about overextending the results and interpretations to every bird, given that the researchers haven’t looked at any migratory species.—
Yasemin Saplakoglu,
Quanta Magazine,
13 May 2026
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In contrast, a decision by a judge is governed by stare decisis, the legal principle that courts must adhere to interpretations of law set by past decisions and that lower courts must follow higher courts when in the same jurisdiction.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
12 May 2026
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There are other reasons for sending the frigates, however.—
Eliot A. Cohen,
The Atlantic,
11 May 2026
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One of the reasons for prices higher than neighboring states is the Illinois practice of applying sales taxes to the cost of gasoline after the motor fuel tax is charged to motorists.—
Charles Selle,
Chicago Tribune,
11 May 2026
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Other noms include Baum for best columnist and Scott Feinberg for best anchor/host in audio journalism as well as mentions across numerous other categories including social media, photography, video, features, investigative, illustrations and blogs.—
Kimberly Nordyke,
HollywoodReporter,
11 May 2026
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The restaurant is also impeccably clean, with pastel colors and playful illustrations and Chinese phrases on the walls.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
8 May 2026
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Some congressional Democrats have offered similar arguments, claiming that a gas tax holiday would be a drop in the bucket for consumers and that the only real way to bring down gas prices is to end the war with Iran.—
Justin Papp,
CNBC,
13 May 2026
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Earthrise rejected Becker’s arguments that the application does not properly identify wetlands that have been farmed.—
Alicia Fabbre,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2026
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Schumer’s team is unwilling to make any apologies for backing Mills over Platner.—
Steve Peoples,
Los Angeles Times,
3 May 2026
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When trains or buses are late or delayed, the transit agencies in the country make public apologies.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
1 May 2026
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Soldier Field, Rate Field and even Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis loom over the landscape, marking steel and concrete warnings and justifications for a new stadium deal.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
4 May 2026
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Southern states were expert at constructing race-neutral justifications for racially discriminatory outcomes.—
Alvin C. Hathaway Sr,
Baltimore Sun,
4 May 2026
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“Explanations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/explanations. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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