Thesaurus results for EXPLANATIONS

explanations

noun

plural of explanation

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 Professional commentators tended to see these developments in so many local terms—turning, for their explanations, to national histories, cultures and institutions. —

Literary Hub, 18 May 2026 Today, entrepreneurs and managers can access explanations, frameworks, financial analysis, market research, strategy simulations, and operational guidance almost instantly. —

Dileep Rao, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026 Alternative explanations only get more malicious from there. —

Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 18 May 2026 Eventually, Jenkins began researching possible explanations. —

Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 17 May 2026 No need for explanations and convincing. —

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 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 This focus allows for explanations that translate technical policies into practical considerations, helping individuals interpret how each element fits within their personal circumstances. —

Jason Phillips, USA Today, 8 May 2026

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At trade shows such Pitti Uomo, esteemed Italian luxury brands soon crafted their interpretations of the look.

— Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 18 May 2026
Marrakchi’s camera keeps returning to images of strawberries in various states of dying on the vine, and the fruit lends itself to multiple interpretations.

— Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 18 May 2026