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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
Yudhijit Bhattacharjee, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
Special props to the jolly axe-throwing head of adventure, Nye Rees; personable Brasserie maitre d’, Javier Padron; and trainer Peter Sullivan, who explained the finer points of fasting for women whilst crucifying my glutes.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 May 2026
Lillard explained his mental approach to the journey.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 18 May 2026
Exactly how much of the money is distributed to which purpose isn’t explained.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 18 May 2026
In a recent interview with IndieWire, Refn explained his mindset in returning to Cannes with the film.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 18 May 2026
Canales explained the advantages of participating in such practices prior to the preseason games, and why repeating the exercise with the Texans was a good call.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 18 May 2026
Gad explained in another interview in March 2025.
—Lexi Lane, PEOPLE, 18 May 2026
Since Golden West, which launched in 2025, only offers women’s styles at the moment, a whole new men’s last was created for Hodges, Petry explained.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 18 May 2026
Verb
Denise had explained that Djena didn’t have the necessary paperwork to enroll.
—Yudhijit Bhattacharjee, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
Special props to the jolly axe-throwing head of adventure, Nye Rees; personable Brasserie maitre d’, Javier Padron; and trainer Peter Sullivan, who explained the finer points of fasting for women whilst crucifying my glutes.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 May 2026
Lillard explained his mental approach to the journey.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 18 May 2026
Exactly how much of the money is distributed to which purpose isn’t explained.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 18 May 2026
In a recent interview with IndieWire, Refn explained his mindset in returning to Cannes with the film.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 18 May 2026
Canales explained the advantages of participating in such practices prior to the preseason games, and why repeating the exercise with the Texans was a good call.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 18 May 2026
Gad explained in another interview in March 2025.
—Lexi Lane, PEOPLE, 18 May 2026
Since Golden West, which launched in 2025, only offers women’s styles at the moment, a whole new men’s last was created for Hodges, Petry explained.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 18 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for explained
Adjective
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While there's no confirmed location, yet, experts have been able to rule out a few possibilities.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
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The confirmed tornado moved across parts of Enid, a city of about 50,000 people in Garfield County near the state's northern border, according to the National Weather Service.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Alvir further clarified that there are different ways the old dream of mathematical truth might be realized.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
18 May 2026
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Advertisement The war has also clarified what the next phase of Gulf development requires.—
Daniel Benaim,
Time,
18 May 2026
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Project 2025 justified its proposal to eliminate EEO-1 data collection based on concerns that the data could lead employers to adopt racial hiring quotas.—
Michelle Travis,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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The planes were unarmed, but the Cuban government justified the shootings, arguing the organization had dropped leaflets over Havana in previous incidents.—
Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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The newsroom is split between those determined to suppress the truth and those who insist on publishing it.—
Emiliano de Pablos,
Variety,
16 May 2026
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At the time, the mother told officers Noel was staying with family in Mexico, which Everman’s then-Police Chief Craig Spencer has said was later determined to be untrue.—
Phil Helsel,
NBC news,
16 May 2026
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Based on the book by Colin Meloy, illustrated by Carson Ellis, Wildwood follows the adventures of two seventh-graders who discover a magical world hidden in the forest outside their home in Portland, Oregon.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2026
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As each decade was represented, the evolving fashion illustrated what women wore in the workforce, social movements and public life, highlighting how clothing both shaped and reflected their changing roles.—
Stephanie Ogilvie,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 May 2026
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Their prices steadily climbed throughout 2025 and early 2026 before crashing at the end of January, which analysts had attributed at the time to Trump’s nomination of Kevin Warsh, considered a monetary policy hawk, to lead the Federal Reserve.—
Conor Murray,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Heated Rivalry, while still contending with the strict heteronormative and masculine nature attributed to hockey culture, builds a romance between Shane and Ilya that is neither sidelined nor simplified.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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As for established Superstars, Becky Lynch, Asuka, Bayley, CM Punk, Charlotte Flair, Drew McIntyre.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
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That includes pre-established coordination across departments, regular interagency training and clear evacuation and communication protocols that are tested, not just written.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
4 May 2026
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In the laboratory tests, the researchers demonstrated ultrafast proton transport inside this membrane at temperatures as high as 482 Fahrenheit (250 degrees Celsius).—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
18 May 2026
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This past weekend was a quieter frame at domestic turnstiles, but the results demonstrated the value of keeping movies in theaters for a long stretch.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
18 May 2026
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“Explained.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/explained. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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