as in explanations
a statement that makes something clear
any explication of Einstein's theory of relativity probably wouldn't help me much
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Noun
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There are plenty of explanations to choose from.—
Spencer Nusbaum,
New York Times,
16 June 2026 -
The phenomenon remains debated, but researchers have investigated possible explanations involving electrical activity close to the Earth’s surface.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
15 June 2026
Noun
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Assistive-listening devices and hearing loops are available for deaf or hard-of-hearing visitors, and closed captioning and on-screen American Sign Language interpretations for digital media exhibits and films are included in the museum's galleries.—
Sara Tenenbaum,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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Such interpretations help sustain a story that still feels like a reinterpretation of the original series, providing outlets for original thought in a quagmire of iteration.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
15 June 2026
Noun
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Zrike 8-Piece Ceramic Food Storage Set This eight-piece ceramic container set is decorated with illustrations of Snoopy, Woodstock, and summer cherries.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 June 2026
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The study includes a map showing the distribution of whale fossils and whale falls in the Diamantina Zone as well as detailed illustrations of fossil crania.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
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“Explications.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/explications. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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