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as in clarified
to make plain or understandable
a pamphlet that explains the medical procedure in language that any layperson can understand
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as in justified
to give the reason for or cause of
can you explain your very odd behavior at the wedding reception?
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Recent Examples of explained
Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
The first time people associated the two was in 2020, when Bad Bunny explained his introduction to drag culture by way of his cousin.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 9 Feb. 2026
But the body also needs a steady level of calcium in the blood, explained Matthew Drake, MD, PhD, chief of endocrinology and metabolic bone disease at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York.
—Jamie Ducharme, Health, 9 Feb. 2026
Markie Striegel, curator of collections and exhibitions for the museum who put the new exhibit together, explained the thinking behind the displays.
—David Sharos, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
In posts shared on X and YouTube, the Institute explained that the gymnastic maneuvers shown in recent videos and the natural walking gait demonstrated at CES 2026 are produced by the same learning framework, rather than separate systems, reports Humanoids Daily.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 9 Feb. 2026
But learning about such fascinating topics required catching these mysterious energized neutrinos in a way never done before, which in turn requires extraordinary equipment, UChicago explained.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
At a press conference on Wednesday, Bad Bunny explained that viewers didn't need to know Spanish in order to enjoy his performance.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Feb. 2026
Industry insiders explained how the assortment of signals and models underpinning the algorithms are helping the sector navigate precious metals’ wild ride.
—Hugh Leask, CNBC, 9 Feb. 2026
Verb
Catherine O'Hara's cause of death, explained Someone experiencing a PE might not present any symptoms; common signs include shortness of breath, chest discomfort, raised heart rate and unusually low blood pressure.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
The first time people associated the two was in 2020, when Bad Bunny explained his introduction to drag culture by way of his cousin.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 9 Feb. 2026
But the body also needs a steady level of calcium in the blood, explained Matthew Drake, MD, PhD, chief of endocrinology and metabolic bone disease at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York.
—Jamie Ducharme, Health, 9 Feb. 2026
Markie Striegel, curator of collections and exhibitions for the museum who put the new exhibit together, explained the thinking behind the displays.
—David Sharos, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
In posts shared on X and YouTube, the Institute explained that the gymnastic maneuvers shown in recent videos and the natural walking gait demonstrated at CES 2026 are produced by the same learning framework, rather than separate systems, reports Humanoids Daily.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 9 Feb. 2026
But learning about such fascinating topics required catching these mysterious energized neutrinos in a way never done before, which in turn requires extraordinary equipment, UChicago explained.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
At a press conference on Wednesday, Bad Bunny explained that viewers didn't need to know Spanish in order to enjoy his performance.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Feb. 2026
Industry insiders explained how the assortment of signals and models underpinning the algorithms are helping the sector navigate precious metals’ wild ride.
—Hugh Leask, CNBC, 9 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for explained
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Since mid-2025, federal immigration agents, including ICE officers, have shot at people at least 16 times during enforcement operations, resulting in multiple injuries and four confirmed deaths.—
Dev Patnaik,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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So far, among the confirmed returning cast members of the Emmy-winning series, in addition to Sudeikis, are Brett Goldstein (Roy Kent), Hannah Waddingham (Rebecca Welton), Juno Temple (Keeley Jones), Jeremy Swift (Leslie Higgins) and Brendan Hunt (Coach Beard).—
Brian Anthony Hernandez,
PEOPLE,
17 Jan. 2026
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Shaun Powers clarified that State Farm agents are technically not State Farm employees and neither are those who work for State Farm agents.—
J.C. Hallman,
Oklahoman,
10 Feb. 2026
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Police later clarified the arrests were not related to the protests.—
Keri Heath,
Austin American Statesman,
5 Feb. 2026
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Judge Mitchell rejected that argument, ruling Duran was not justified in using deadly force.—
Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
7 Feb. 2026
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One size doesn’t fit all – There are times when a different governance structure may be justified.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
6 Feb. 2026
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Meanwhile, Venus Williams, the 45-year-old, seven-time Grand Slam singles champion, appears determined to keep trying to win tennis matches at an age when most players have long retired.—
James Hansen,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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According to the release, 15 participating dogs have special needs, including Wynonna, a determined pup with only three legs; and Eleanor, who is both deaf and vision-impaired.—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
8 Feb. 2026
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The stock market's comeback faces its first major test this week with the release of January's jobs report, and JPMorgan's trading desk has illustrated some scenarios on how the data could affect the rebound.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
10 Feb. 2026
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The match illustrated Onana’s frailties and strengths.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Boller attributed this effort to her social-media posts about the devastation in Gaza.—
Yair Rosenberg,
The Atlantic,
13 Feb. 2026
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State officials later attributed at least 246 deaths to the freeze.—
Newsroom Meteorologist,
Houston Chronicle,
13 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Before there were Guy Fieri's Flavortown Kitchens across the country, Fieri owned and operated the pasta grill chain Johnny Garlic's in California, and Guy's American Kitchen and Bar in New York, which put him on the map as an established force in the food world.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Feb. 2026
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Bobrovsky can probably say the same about himself, even as an established veteran playing his 16th year in the NHL.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
5 Feb. 2026
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Maselli has demonstrated how quickly functional robotics systems can be assembled by building a laundry-folding robot prototype, named Sourccey, in less than 24 hours.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Feb. 2026
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Private schools, particularly Catholic schools, have demonstrated extraordinary success — even in communities struggling with poverty.—
Paul Vallas,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Explained.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/explained. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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