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as in interpretation
a statement that makes something clear
an explanation of photosynthesis that most museum visitors will be able to understand
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as in reason
a statement given to explain a belief or act
when questioned by authorities, the students were at a loss for an explanation for their senseless vandalism
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Recent Examples of explanation
One possible explanation: Harris and Emhoff keep a big chunk of their holdings in low-yield cash accounts.
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Kyle Khan-Mullins, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Some voters are now sharing intimate explanations for what drove them to the polls, posting online that their votes were dedicated to someone else, usually a child or grandchild unable to exercise that right.
—Daniella Silva, NBC News, 3 Nov. 2024
If only for Penn’s explanation of Creegan’s outsize strategic importance, Trowbridge’s description of her as uniquely qualified to serve as the U.S. nuclear czar seems correct.
—Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 1 Nov. 2024
Now, a recent study published this fall in The Seismic Record offers an explanation.
—Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 Oct. 2024
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Kyle Khan-Mullins, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Some voters are now sharing intimate explanations for what drove them to the polls, posting online that their votes were dedicated to someone else, usually a child or grandchild unable to exercise that right.
—Daniella Silva, NBC News, 3 Nov. 2024
If only for Penn’s explanation of Creegan’s outsize strategic importance, Trowbridge’s description of her as uniquely qualified to serve as the U.S. nuclear czar seems correct.
—Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 1 Nov. 2024
Now, a recent study published this fall in The Seismic Record offers an explanation.
—Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for explanation
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That interpretation reached something of a tipping point with the September 30 death of Creel, one of Broadway’s most popular leading men of musicals and much beloved for his LGBTQ+ activism.Greg Evans, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2024
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Kardashian’s modern interpretation of the historic piece included layering it with pearl necklaces and completing the look with an ivory cape-style coat.Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 3 Nov. 2024
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Unfortunately, for this exact reason, the studios decided to steer clear of the second weekend of November, which means there’s nothing else to talk about.Nate Jones, Vulture, 9 Nov. 2024
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The reasons for the increase include lifestyle issues, particularly smoking, lack of physical activity, and alcohol abuse.Jianying Zhang, Discover Magazine, 8 Nov. 2024
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This deceptive game is the perfect illustration of modern marketing.Drew Gerber, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Among the handouts was a bookmark with an illustration of a voting booth and two children outside.Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 4 Nov. 2024
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Meanwhile, the judge also heard arguments about whether Kohberger may pose a danger to others.Erik Ortiz, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Bob Herman Dec 1, 2021 - Health Supreme Court weighs whether hospital drug cuts are valid The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments Tuesday about whether the federal government had the authority to cut hospitals' payments for outpatient drugs.Maya Goldman, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
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The final report outlined 138 recommendations, including calling for public apologies from New Zealand’s government, as well as the pope and the Archbishop of Canterbury, heads of the Catholic and Anglican churches, respectively, who have condemned child abuse.Reuters, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
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On whether Samuel owes him an apology: There doesn’t need to be.Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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In addition to the seals, the accounting systems, which developed during the fourth millennium BC, also physically documented the trade of goods using tags, numerical tablets, tokens and clay balls called bullae.Ashley Strickland, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024
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Coincidentally - or perhaps not - the company was required to adopt a more complicated lease standard in 2022, the same year these accounting issues began.Jesse Silvertown, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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But now, more than ever, there is no good justification for adding one’s name to X’s list of active users.Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 5 Nov. 2024
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So then if there's no policy justification, why are both candidates talking about this?Tax Notes Staff, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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In a Facebook post on Sept. 22, Schenke tried to explain his rationale.Noe Padilla, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Nov. 2024
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The council members are available to offer feedback on day-to-day activities of the agency and to help explain to the public some of the rationale behind more complex efforts Game and Fish is undertaking.Arkansas Game and Fish, arkansasonline.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Explanation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/explanation. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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