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
Future longitudinal and multi-modal neuroimaging studies are warranted to confirm these findings and elucidate the underlying mechanisms.
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Bronwyn Thompson, New Atlas, 15 May 2025
This is a significant issue in states such as California and New Mexico, where betting is only legal on tribal land—and one not previously elucidated by the American Gaming Association in previous statements.
—Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 21 Feb. 2025
The findings not only elucidated the peculiar origins of some cats’ charismatic coloration, but also revealed new insights about a familiar gene.
—Amanda Schupak, CNN Money, 23 May 2025
Novel island species elucidate a species complex of Neotropical crocodiles.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025
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Bronwyn Thompson, New Atlas, 15 May 2025
This is a significant issue in states such as California and New Mexico, where betting is only legal on tribal land—and one not previously elucidated by the American Gaming Association in previous statements.
—Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 21 Feb. 2025
The findings not only elucidated the peculiar origins of some cats’ charismatic coloration, but also revealed new insights about a familiar gene.
—Amanda Schupak, CNN Money, 23 May 2025
Novel island species elucidate a species complex of Neotropical crocodiles.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for elucidate
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Police officials will explain how the new police drones can be remotely deployed and piloted toward the scene of an incident from docks placed across the city.—
Cameron Knight,
The Enquirer,
26 July 2025
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Malone explained that over time, however, your brain adapts by adding more adenosine receptors, which makes caffeine less effective at the same dose.—
Mira Miller,
Verywell Health,
25 July 2025
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This mindset sharpens execution, clarifies your narrative and aligns your team around value creation.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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Mulford clarified the board vote did not approve an AI plan.—
Edward McKinnon,
Arkansas Online,
25 July 2025
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This illustrates the importance of using your logo as your marketing tool, not just as an identifier.—
Zaheer Dodhia,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Harper’s frustrations, though, seemingly illustrated the divide between the MLB Players Association and Manfred, a deeply experienced labor lawyer who’s now in his third term as commissioner.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
1 Aug. 2025
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By demonstrating ambition, clarity and joined up thinking locally, Manchester has built something that national government is now backing.—
Kath Mackay,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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The new molecule can be injected into veins or muscles and has demonstrated its ability to cross the protective 'blood–brain barrier' and effectively reach receptors in brain cells.—
Health Reporter,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 July 2025
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“Elucidate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elucidate. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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