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as in illustrates
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 justifies
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 explains
Maybe that explains her chaotic behavior when the crew goes out later that night.
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Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
30 June 2026
Deputy Ethan Weinzieri explains just some of the work the dogs do.
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Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
Brown agrees and explains how cold-looking kitchens are often disconnected from nature, which is why people are prioritizing more organic elements.
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Jane Kim,
The Spruce,
30 June 2026
Dunlap explains that these pungent compounds deter strawberry-loving garden pests like slugs and aphids while also acting as mild fungicides.
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Sj McShane,
Martha Stewart,
30 June 2026
DaMarcus Beasley explains why Lionel Messi's greatness is still unmatched.
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Alex Connor,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
An excellent background paper by Eric Fruits and Kristian Stout explains in more detail the issues discussed above.
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Bill Conerly,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
The survey included respondents who did not formally report the scams to an authority, which partially explains the nearly $52 billion data difference, Westbrook said.
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Samantha Elkins,
NBC news,
30 June 2026
This brief video below explains how that's changed over the years.
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Abhimanyu Ghoshal,
New Atlas,
26 June 2026
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
30 June 2026
Deputy Ethan Weinzieri explains just some of the work the dogs do.
—
Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
Brown agrees and explains how cold-looking kitchens are often disconnected from nature, which is why people are prioritizing more organic elements.
—
Jane Kim,
The Spruce,
30 June 2026
Dunlap explains that these pungent compounds deter strawberry-loving garden pests like slugs and aphids while also acting as mild fungicides.
—
Sj McShane,
Martha Stewart,
30 June 2026
DaMarcus Beasley explains why Lionel Messi's greatness is still unmatched.
—
Alex Connor,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
An excellent background paper by Eric Fruits and Kristian Stout explains in more detail the issues discussed above.
—
Bill Conerly,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
The survey included respondents who did not formally report the scams to an authority, which partially explains the nearly $52 billion data difference, Westbrook said.
—
Samantha Elkins,
NBC news,
30 June 2026
This brief video below explains how that's changed over the years.
—
Abhimanyu Ghoshal,
New Atlas,
26 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for explains
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James Wilson, a prominent attorney, best illustrates that evolution.
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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 good news is that the actual print quality largely justifies the inconvenience.
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Listing, pricing, shipping and storage all take time, so selling is worth it when the payoff justifies the work.
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The Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act clarifies that states can establish their own procedures for counting ballots.
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Review a bill, then send a polite message that clarifies terms, because simple words protect value and invite respectful responses.
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But since neo-Brandeisian thought rejects economics as a pseudo-science that rationalizes the desires of capital owners, that objection carries little weight.
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But as another voter rationalizes, the sheer size of the ballot will do more harm than good in the long run.
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Consider if the side gig adds unique skills, demonstrates entrepreneurship, or could be perceived as a distraction or conflict of interest.
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The advocacy group Stand Up for Science has posted advice on writing comments, along with an extremely lengthy and detailed submission that demonstrates just how comprehensive a comment can be.
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That approach simplifies the balance of plant, reduces supporting equipment and lowers the overall installation footprint.
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The integrated panel cables are unusually generous in length and store neatly in zippered pouches, which simplifies deployment considerably compared with many competing folding-panel designs.
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Each fixture is topped with a discreet solar panel that charges throughout the day and automatically illuminates at night, so there's no wiring required.
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The tournament also illuminates America's growing, yet often unacknowledged, passion for soccer, allowing fans to openly embrace the sport.
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