as in explains
to make plain or understandable
the physicist did his best to explicate the wave theory of light for the audience of laymen
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That 10-goal swing explains most of the standings drop.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026 -
Jerry Lanuzza, associate professor at Johnson & Wales University in Charlotte, North Carolina, explains how to store alcohol, whether alcohol goes bad, and how long different types will last.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
29 May 2026
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At the same time, the episode illustrates ongoing tensions in Washington over the appropriate balance between accelerating development and mitigating risks.—
Dan Irvine,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Bapple emphasizes that the company’s work with Kalera, a vertical farming operator, illustrates this philosophy in practice.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
28 May 2026
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That signal clarifies where to focus, whether that means leading a visible project or intentionally building leadership skills.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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Karp clarifies that yellow peppers come in next at 180 mg, more than 150-200 percent of the RDA for adults.—
Embry Roberts,
Martha Stewart,
24 May 2026
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By quantifying the workforce plan as a strategic percentage of revenue and profit, the CFO demonstrates how the strategy transforms the workforce from an overhead line item to a leveraged asset for sustained growth.—
Michelle Sims,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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The American experience demonstrates what many other economies are still building toward.—
Jim Williamson,
Fortune,
26 May 2026
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“Explicates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/explicates. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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