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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
People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
The 2025 Golden Globes, explained The five-time Grammy-winning singer ended his final tour last summer.
—Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 6 Jan. 2025
The 2025 Golden Globes, explained The past few years, they've also been photographed at events like the US Open Men's Final and Beyoncé's birthday concert in 2023.
—David Oliver, USA TODAY, 6 Jan. 2025
In a press release that was translated from Hebrew to English, the university explained that the artifacts date back to the Hellenistic period.
—Andrea Margolis, Fox News, 6 Jan. 2025
The mom of three also explained that her daughter can be something of a closed book, but moments like these hint at the growing love and trust in their relationship.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 5 Jan. 2025
Lu’s team further explained that the contactless trigger works by instantly melting an alloy wire embedded in the bullet, creating a high-energy metal jet to ignite the explosive.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 5 Jan. 2025
Speaking with journalists last month, captain Ryan Yates explained an injury-free pre-season was also crucial.
—Paul Taylor, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Actually, what the Magic are doing does need to be explained.
—Josh Robbins, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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Recently, Holland explained why the couple rarely walk red carpets together.
—People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
The 2025 Golden Globes, explained The five-time Grammy-winning singer ended his final tour last summer.
—Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 6 Jan. 2025
The 2025 Golden Globes, explained The past few years, they've also been photographed at events like the US Open Men's Final and Beyoncé's birthday concert in 2023.
—David Oliver, USA TODAY, 6 Jan. 2025
In a press release that was translated from Hebrew to English, the university explained that the artifacts date back to the Hellenistic period.
—Andrea Margolis, Fox News, 6 Jan. 2025
The mom of three also explained that her daughter can be something of a closed book, but moments like these hint at the growing love and trust in their relationship.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 5 Jan. 2025
Lu’s team further explained that the contactless trigger works by instantly melting an alloy wire embedded in the bullet, creating a high-energy metal jet to ignite the explosive.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 5 Jan. 2025
Speaking with journalists last month, captain Ryan Yates explained an injury-free pre-season was also crucial.
—Paul Taylor, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Actually, what the Magic are doing does need to be explained.
—Josh Robbins, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for explained
Adjective
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As of Saturday, the confirmed death toll was reported to have surpassed 1,600, with more than 3,400 injured, according to the AP.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2025
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An untitled movie directed by Crispin starring Bruce Glover is listed on IMDb as being in post-production, with no confirmed release date.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
30 Mar. 2025
Verb
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However, in a video on Out magazine’s Instagram, GLAAD’s Tony Morrison clarified its meaning.—
Lexi Carson,
The Hollywood Reporter,
30 Dec. 2024
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However, Wheal clarified that proposing at someone else's wedding is a different matter entirely.—
George Monastiriakos,
Newsweek,
30 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Officer Pino cleared in shooting The Florida Department of Law Enforcement and Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office, in reviews that are standard following any fatal police shooting, found the shooting justified.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
8 Jan. 2025
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This belief justified, in their eyes, the use of indiscriminate violence against the Muslim minority—presaging, in Wagner’s view, the abuses of the post-9/11 era.—
Foreign Affairs,
Foreign Affairs,
7 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Despite Donald Trump‘s growing chokehold on the Kennedy Center, Conan O’Brien was determined to fill the venue with laughs.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
3 Apr. 2025
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Flay and their team were determined to change that.—
Angela Chan-Danisi,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Sunday’s game illustrated a stark contrast between the AFC West rivals, who both are in their first full seasons with their current coach.—
Vic Tafur,
The Athletic,
5 Jan. 2025
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This map comes from a simulation of a portion of the cosmic web, with shock waves (white), magnetic fields (cyan), and radio light (pink) illustrated here.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
3 Jan. 2025
Verb
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His growth can be attributed to his work ethic, but also the Ohio State defensive linemen working with him.—
Cameron Teague Robinson,
The Athletic,
31 Dec. 2024
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How much of the drop-off in production in 2022 can be attributed to Arians’ absence?—
Mike Jones,
The Athletic,
31 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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All alongside an established ecosystem of native crypto DeFi apps.—
Sean Lee,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Normally a team would draft a young quarterback to either start or sit behind a veteran, but unless the team views Fields as an established veteran, this move wouldn't fit either of those criteria.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
22 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Initially, the company demonstrated leadership in the energy sector by pledging to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 or earlier.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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Confidence is demonstrated in action.—
Chris Westfall,
Forbes,
30 Dec. 2024
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