as in explaining
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 elucidating
But data elucidating the reasons behind the declining birth rate could be crucial in designing policy interventions to address the crisis.
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Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
12 June 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
Perhaps not lucid dreams, but elucidating ones.
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Shaad D’souza,
Pitchfork,
27 Jan. 2026
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
12 June 2026
Since the trial, multiple people involved have published books elucidating their own sides of the events.
—
Sophie Gilbert,
The Atlantic,
20 Feb. 2026
Perhaps not lucid dreams, but elucidating ones.
—
Shaad D’souza,
Pitchfork,
27 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for elucidating
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Carpino retired in April, without ever explaining what was not right in the organization or, based on the standings, repairing it.
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The traditional experience requires waiting on hold, explaining the situation and hoping an agent can help.
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German courts are clarifying a gray area in the 2024 cannabis reform regarding the legal status of cannabis cuttings.
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After Micah’s birth, Lauryn posted a statement on X clarifying that Rohan was not her newborn's father.
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That's a key technical level watched and used by traders, illustrating a stock or index's trend.
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Wingate weaves this historical horror with a modern-day mystery, illustrating the lasting trauma of children stolen for profit and the unbreakable bond of blood.
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Kyiv has also stepped up long-range drone and missile strikes inside Russia, targeting energy, military and logistics infrastructure, demonstrating the progress Ukraine has made in developing domestic strike capabilities.
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Boston Consulting Group suggests CEO hopefuls start cultivating a social media presence and demonstrating the ability to represent a company at least five years before expecting to take the top job.
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“Elucidating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elucidating. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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