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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
This indicates a universal positivity bias in human language, although researchers do acknowledge potential data biases and alternative explanations.
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Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The government was forced to acknowledge the anomalies officially, despite the lack of logical explanations regarding the sightings.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2025
The company will spend significant time and resources to support the investigation and to provide explanations to stakeholders, according to BI’s Honma.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 2 Sep. 2025
Advertisement Errors in the DOE review included misquoting a climate report, providing incorrect explanations for scientific concepts, and confusing the results of various studies that the report cited.
—Connor Greene, Time, 2 Sep. 2025
But later, the suspect, who is facing trial for murder and other crimes, provided a set of confounding explanations.
—Ernesto Londoño, Twin Cities, 1 Sep. 2025
Apart from a wide range of implausible and otherworldly explanations, researchers have spent decades trying to figure out the exact mechanics behind the odd behavior.
—Andrew Paul Aug 14, Popular Science, 14 Aug. 2025
His condition was caused by a long list of complicated medical explanations, none of which ultimately mattered.
—Zoë Jones, Vogue, 14 Aug. 2025
Researchers mention multiple explanations for this, including the size of the cash aid and the COVID-19 pandemic.
—Nushrat Rahman, Freep.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The government was forced to acknowledge the anomalies officially, despite the lack of logical explanations regarding the sightings.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2025
The company will spend significant time and resources to support the investigation and to provide explanations to stakeholders, according to BI’s Honma.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 2 Sep. 2025
Advertisement Errors in the DOE review included misquoting a climate report, providing incorrect explanations for scientific concepts, and confusing the results of various studies that the report cited.
—Connor Greene, Time, 2 Sep. 2025
But later, the suspect, who is facing trial for murder and other crimes, provided a set of confounding explanations.
—Ernesto Londoño, Twin Cities, 1 Sep. 2025
Apart from a wide range of implausible and otherworldly explanations, researchers have spent decades trying to figure out the exact mechanics behind the odd behavior.
—Andrew Paul Aug 14, Popular Science, 14 Aug. 2025
His condition was caused by a long list of complicated medical explanations, none of which ultimately mattered.
—Zoë Jones, Vogue, 14 Aug. 2025
Researchers mention multiple explanations for this, including the size of the cash aid and the COVID-19 pandemic.
—Nushrat Rahman, Freep.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for explanations
Noun
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Given that the Court, under Chief Justice John Roberts, has already significantly undermined past interpretations of Voting Rights Act, there is significant anticipation that the majority-minority districts will be struck down as unconstitutional.—
Tom Rogers,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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Each artist created their own interpretations of Jacobs signature silhouettes, spanning from the Tote Bag and Snapshot to ready-to-wear, accessories and wallets, through the lens of joy as wearable fashions.—
Emily Mercer,
Footwear News,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Gaga joins other artists including Sting and Adele, who both recently postponed concerts due to medical reasons.—
Megan Cartwright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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For those reasons and more, Rohl’s signing on a season-long loan, with a €20million obligation provided Everton avoid relegation, is intriguing.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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Each bottle in the Artist Series Collection showcases one of five bespoke watercolor illustrations by Bowers, capturing the spirit that make Heaven Hill Distillery unique.—
Gege Reed,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Sep. 2025
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And more often than not, the real experience at home failed to live up to the slick illustrations promised on the sticker of a Sega Genesis cartridge.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
3 Sep. 2025
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In a case with no known eye witnesses, the pendant became a direct link between Jones and Nathan, one that prosecutors cited in closing arguments to secure a conviction and, later, a death sentence for Jones.—
Dan Horn,
The Enquirer,
3 Sep. 2025
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Smith, who spoke first during closing arguments, reviewed footage from the bar and outside Vaughan’s apartment.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The hat was given to the boy, and apologies to the family.—
Marni Rose McFall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Sep. 2025
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InterContinental Bordeaux—Le Grand Hotel is also home to Gordon Ramsay's award-winning restaurant, Le Pressoir d Argent, one of those exclusive forays into gastronomy that is usually reserved for special occasions or massive apologies.—
Rebecca Deurlein,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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The justifications for the slaughter which started out so white hot after October 7th have cooled now, become more immaterial and incoherent.—
Jack Sheehan
September 4,
Literary Hub,
4 Sep. 2025
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The justifications are endless, as are the streams of books and websites making the case.—
Naomi S. Baron,
The Conversation,
13 Aug. 2025
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“Explanations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/explanations. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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