as in explanation
a statement that makes something clear
any explication of Einstein's theory of relativity probably wouldn't help me much
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The data was added to various modeling scenarios, with the most likely explanation being a triple-body system.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
5 Mar. 2025 -
In a letter to the White House Office of Management and Budget, Pritzker and Illinois demanded an explanation for why state agencies, nonprofits, and businesses have not received funds.—
Natalie Venegas,
Newsweek,
5 Mar. 2025
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Legal experts also viewed its interpretation of Title IX as problematic.—
Jennifer Smith Richards,
ProPublica,
11 Mar. 2025
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However, traditional imaging methods have limitations, including interpretation errors, lengthy analysis times and restricted integration with other clinical data.—
Paul Kovalenko,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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But along with the angry calls and Facebook messages, Vito’s has been praised and thanked for hanging the illustration.—
Lorena O'Neil,
Rolling Stone,
9 Mar. 2025
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The other medieval link comes from the ‘allegorical’ aspect of the jewelry, as the illustrations in the pieces tell a story across the entire collection.—
Kyle Roderick,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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“Explication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/explication. Accessed 15 Mar. 2025.
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