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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
But of course, the fact that Bezos’s message meant anything partisan at all explains the problem for the rest of the progressive press.
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Tiana Lowe Doescher, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 28 Feb. 2025
This explains why knowledge of the structure of the Oort cloud has eluded scientists until now.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 27 Feb. 2025
Jones explains that turning to supplements can feel like a way to regain control or quickly improve appearance for those who struggle with these emotions.
—Jazmin Towe, Parents, 27 Feb. 2025
That explains the slightly slower charging time, estimated to be around 30 minutes to get from 10 percent to 80 percent.
—Kristin Shaw, Ars Technica, 27 Feb. 2025
Now, the website explains that widespread access will end in March.
—Ars Technica, 27 Feb. 2025
Cutting $2 trillion without touching politically sensitive programs like Social Security and Medicare requires deep reductions elsewhere—likely in discretionary spending, which funds everything from education to defense, a Forbes staff report explains.
—Shahar Ziv, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
Yet while this explains what’s happening online, Harry Potter is a particularly interesting example of a divide between online reaction and how many people outside of these platforms operate.
—Callum Booth, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
Stories not only give background that explains what's happening but also gives team members in other areas an understanding of the challenges and accomplishments their colleagues are experiencing and achieving in their daily work lives.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
Tiana Lowe Doescher, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 28 Feb. 2025
This explains why knowledge of the structure of the Oort cloud has eluded scientists until now.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 27 Feb. 2025
Jones explains that turning to supplements can feel like a way to regain control or quickly improve appearance for those who struggle with these emotions.
—Jazmin Towe, Parents, 27 Feb. 2025
That explains the slightly slower charging time, estimated to be around 30 minutes to get from 10 percent to 80 percent.
—Kristin Shaw, Ars Technica, 27 Feb. 2025
Now, the website explains that widespread access will end in March.
—Ars Technica, 27 Feb. 2025
Cutting $2 trillion without touching politically sensitive programs like Social Security and Medicare requires deep reductions elsewhere—likely in discretionary spending, which funds everything from education to defense, a Forbes staff report explains.
—Shahar Ziv, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
Yet while this explains what’s happening online, Harry Potter is a particularly interesting example of a divide between online reaction and how many people outside of these platforms operate.
—Callum Booth, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
Stories not only give background that explains what's happening but also gives team members in other areas an understanding of the challenges and accomplishments their colleagues are experiencing and achieving in their daily work lives.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for explains
Verb
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The tape illustrates something else.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
13 Apr. 2025
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Some 80 kilometers southeast of Nairobi lies another satellite city project that illustrates just such a cautionary tale.—
Erika Page,
Christian Science Monitor,
11 Apr. 2025
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While this initiative aims to reward family formation, DOT also justifies its stance by saying projects will go to areas with rising populations, which presumably would need them in years to come.—
Haisten Willis,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
10 Mar. 2025
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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's powerful sister, Kim Yo Jong, has condemned the United States for deploying an aircraft carrier to South Korea, calling the move a provocative act that justifies its nuclear program.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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However, the bill’s text makes no mention of the riot and only clarifies that House data stored elsewhere is still under the control of House rules.—
Julia Shapero,
The Hill,
19 Dec. 2024
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This fact clarifies Melton’s character.—
Longreads,
Longreads,
18 Dec. 2024
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This once again demonstrates that Russia seeks to prolong the war and postpone peace for as long as possible.—
Barak Ravid,
Axios,
13 Mar. 2025
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Speaking outside the Education Department’s headquarters Tuesday, Cambridge said his team has helped allocate billions of dollars to districts across the state without issues, which demonstrates the efficacy of telework.—
William Melhado,
Sacramento Bee,
12 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Roku Pay simplifies the process of singing up and managing subscriptions.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
7 Jan. 2025
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Use Password Managers Creating strong, unique passwords for every online account can feel overwhelming, but a password manager simplifies the task.—
Alex Vakulov,
Forbes,
22 Dec. 2024
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This philosophy illuminates why Vaz’s long-term goals are focused on professional success and meaningful community impact.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA TODAY,
6 Mar. 2025
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Young’s work now illuminates marginalized histories, like his 2024 Lost Tribes of Florida suits in royal purple.—
Harriet Shepherd,
Vogue,
5 Mar. 2025
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“Explains.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/explains. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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