EXPLICATING Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words

explicating

verb

present participle of explicate

as in explaining

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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Recent Examples of explicating This book is a classic, explicating a theoretical base for the cause of revolution, particularly on the continent of Africa. — The Know, Denver Post, 13 Sep. 2026 Steeped in modern Japanese history without explicating it, director Sang-il Lee’s feature is propelled by operatic intensity and visual poetry. — Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 29 Oct. 2025

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Marysia gave her a handwritten letter explaining her new project—her printer was broken—and Daniel agreed to take some photos with her.

— Olivia Kan-Sperling, Artforum, 1 Nov. 2026
Fu recalls, explaining that these families had helped her from the beginning and didn't want to see her work stop.

— Sydney Lupkin, NPR, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of explaining

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This clarifying toner exfoliates skin to gently remove debris and dead skin cells, while rosemary, aloe, and chamomile extract soften and soothe.

— Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2026
Singer argued that inflation must be addressed through fiscal discipline, clarifying earlier comments about food prices to state that inflation rates are declining.

— Abby Dodge, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of clarifying

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The plan may be seen as illustrating an argument that developing countries are resisting pressure to choose camps in the growing competition between Washington and Beijing.

— Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 30 Oct. 2026
The sheriff’s office said Matsuda and Donlon sent their friends a text message with a map illustrating Ice Mountain as their destination.

— Abigail Adams, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of illustrating

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Such generosity in defeat is rare in today’s political climate, and Stevens deserves credit for demonstrating it.

— Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 1 Nov. 2026
The man behind the wheel wasn’t a thief, but a Baltimore County Police detective demonstrating how quickly an unattended vehicle can disappear while its driver runs a simple errand.

— Jessica Baugh, Baltimore Sun, 29 Oct. 2026

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