as in to explain
to make plain or understandable
the physicist did his best to explicate the wave theory of light for the audience of laymen
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Recent Examples of explicate
As a result, its sequel, Inside Out 2, continues to explicate a little girl’s psyche as if our sense of morality and self-esteem had not been altered by politics, media, or science during the past ten years.
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Armond White, National Review, 14 June 2024
It’s never fully explicated in the screenplay, but Max’s past mental health issues and possibly undiagnosed autism spectrum disorder are frequently alluded to, thrumming below the surface.
—Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 31 May 2024
It’s never fully explicated in the screenplay, but Max’s mental health issues and possibly undiagnosed autism spectrum disorder are frequently alluded to, thrumming below the surface.
—Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2024
The list, compiled from a survey of experts in the worlds of publishing and entertainment and written by regular contributors to The Times’ film and books coverage, explicates the cocktail’s allure and why many have ordered it again and again, despite its tart aftertaste.
—Defne Karabatur, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2024
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Armond White, National Review, 14 June 2024
It’s never fully explicated in the screenplay, but Max’s past mental health issues and possibly undiagnosed autism spectrum disorder are frequently alluded to, thrumming below the surface.
—Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 31 May 2024
It’s never fully explicated in the screenplay, but Max’s mental health issues and possibly undiagnosed autism spectrum disorder are frequently alluded to, thrumming below the surface.
—Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2024
The list, compiled from a survey of experts in the worlds of publishing and entertainment and written by regular contributors to The Times’ film and books coverage, explicates the cocktail’s allure and why many have ordered it again and again, despite its tart aftertaste.
—Defne Karabatur, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2024
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Huntsville Police Sergeant Christopher Jackson explained how the law specifically targets those who deliberately modify their vehicles to be louder.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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Jones explained how an unfair deal between the platform’s co-founders Swizz Beatz and Timbaland, and Cam, led to the iconic New York City battle between The Lox and Dipset.—
Marc Griffin,
VIBE.com,
3 Mar. 2025
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Markets hit a low last Thursday after Trump clarified that sweeping tariffs—25% on Mexico and Canada, and another 10% on China—will go into effect this Tuesday.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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Just to clarify, a 60-watt incandescent bulb is a 7- to 9-watt LED bulb and is 730-800 lumens.—
Inga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Mar. 2025
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There are numerous examples that scholars and researchers have come up with to help illustrate the DDE.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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The meal took guests through four culinary seasons, illustrating the passage of time—an essential element in making great whisky.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
26 Feb. 2025
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Our Patriots will take to the streets to peacefully demonstrate.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
2 Mar. 2025
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That means making sure the youngster can demonstrate enough self-control that allows the educational process to function.—
Vincent Turley,
Hartford Courant,
2 Mar. 2025
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“Explicate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/explicate. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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