as in to explain
to make plain or understandable
colored charts that really help to elucidate the points made in the text
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Recent Examples of elucidate
Countless stories elucidate the ways perpetrators and those near them (whether in ethnic, religious or political communities) respond when girls and boys tell about abuse.
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Lynn Dewoskin Covarrubias,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Apr. 2026
The group further elucidated that the program should chiefly prioritize reuse and repair, with retail and community-based organizations responsible for promoting and providing visibility for repair services.
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Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
2 Mar. 2026
FinCEN seeks information to elucidate opaque ownership structures that can obscure the natural persons behind real estate ownership, regardless of formal legal labels.
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Martin Shenkman,
Forbes.com,
2 Mar. 2026
Since the trial, multiple people involved have published books elucidating their own sides of the events.
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Sophie Gilbert,
The Atlantic,
20 Feb. 2026
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Lynn Dewoskin Covarrubias,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Apr. 2026
The group further elucidated that the program should chiefly prioritize reuse and repair, with retail and community-based organizations responsible for promoting and providing visibility for repair services.
—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
2 Mar. 2026
FinCEN seeks information to elucidate opaque ownership structures that can obscure the natural persons behind real estate ownership, regardless of formal legal labels.
—
Martin Shenkman,
Forbes.com,
2 Mar. 2026
Since the trial, multiple people involved have published books elucidating their own sides of the events.
—
Sophie Gilbert,
The Atlantic,
20 Feb. 2026
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Faith, hope drive Venezuelan community's response The day the earthquakes struck was a holiday in Venezuela, which may explain why many families were at home when the disaster occurred, while some children were visiting friends or relatives.
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Maybe that explains her chaotic behavior when the crew goes out later that night.
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Known for his deep technical knowledge and signature milk punches, Gibson has brought that ingenuity to Lucky Star through his reserved cocktails, such as the cookies and cream made with rum, clarified milk tea and creme de cacao.
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During Murdaugh’s first status hearing on Monday, June 29, Judge Debra McCaslin did not rule on the DNA evidence, telling defense attorneys to clarify if the sample was viable.
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The Pew report illustrates why homeownership is increasingly the province of older Americans, and why first-time buyers seem like a vanishing breed.
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The design and materials of devices such as bone saws, fleams and scarifacators – used to bleed veins and skin surfaces – illustrate the close affinity of humans with other animals.
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Alnaji was part of a pro-Palestinian group protesting over the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza and Kessler was demonstrating in support of Israel, authorities have said.
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The resulting bio-char demonstrated a heating value of 29 MJ/kg, meaning that burning 1 kg of the fuel will provide 29 MJ of thermal energy.
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“Elucidate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elucidate. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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