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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The mismanagement of the past cannot be changed with more investigations and explanations.—
Letters to the Editor,
Orlando Sentinel,
15 Mar. 2025 -
Crombie emphasized that in designing the human printer, the artisans were not too concerned about having meticulous scientific explanations behind each visual aspect.—
Abigail Lee,
Variety,
14 Mar. 2025
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Opposition Despite the unanimous support of the committee members, some attorneys and First Amendment advocates testified that the underlying bill was far too vague and subject to wide interpretations.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
8 Apr. 2025
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The cumulative effect of those interpretations directly shapes how socially well—or unwell—people feel.—
Gillian Oakenfull,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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The education campaign featured online illustrations depicting a Black mother, child and teenager suffering from the consequences of the mother’s marijuana usage.—
Elizabeth Hernandez,
The Denver Post,
20 Mar. 2025
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The boards are expected to improve play area accessibility by displaying photos, symbols or illustrations to enable individuals with limited language skills to communicate.—
Todd Karpovich,
Baltimore Sun,
20 Mar. 2025
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“Explications.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/explications. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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