as in confirmed
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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
Liz Weston, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2025
The new exemption for technology can be partially explained by the how the supply chain works, but also reinforces where the greatest pain will be felt.
—Lori Ann Larocco, CNBC, 12 Apr. 2025
Foster explained that the concept for the exhibition arose after several smaller projects related to flowers received extremely positive responses.
—Jillian Rayfield, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2025
University of Chicago Economics Professor Casey Mulligan explained in 2023 congressional testimony that federal rules finalized in 2021 and 2022 yielded additional costs of $5,000 per household per-year for rules finalized in 2021 and 2022.
—Alden Abbott, Forbes.com, 12 Apr. 2025
In countering those arguments, Blue Cross witnesses explained that the insurer was committed to paying for Louisianans’ health care and keeping costs low.
—T. Christian Miller, ProPublica, 12 Apr. 2025
The singer then explained the sentimental reasoning behind the pub's name, Lancaster Lock.
—Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 12 Apr. 2025
So if there’s a breach, there’s nothing to steal, Suman explained.
—Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 12 Apr. 2025
Prosecutors have not disclosed a motive, said which school or schools were targeted, or explained how Compres Rodriguez is connected to New Jersey.
—Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 11 Apr. 2025
Verb
Another teacher explained to me that I can be paid 50% of my husband’s Social Security benefit instead.
—Liz Weston, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2025
The new exemption for technology can be partially explained by the how the supply chain works, but also reinforces where the greatest pain will be felt.
—Lori Ann Larocco, CNBC, 12 Apr. 2025
Foster explained that the concept for the exhibition arose after several smaller projects related to flowers received extremely positive responses.
—Jillian Rayfield, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2025
University of Chicago Economics Professor Casey Mulligan explained in 2023 congressional testimony that federal rules finalized in 2021 and 2022 yielded additional costs of $5,000 per household per-year for rules finalized in 2021 and 2022.
—Alden Abbott, Forbes.com, 12 Apr. 2025
In countering those arguments, Blue Cross witnesses explained that the insurer was committed to paying for Louisianans’ health care and keeping costs low.
—T. Christian Miller, ProPublica, 12 Apr. 2025
The singer then explained the sentimental reasoning behind the pub's name, Lancaster Lock.
—Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 12 Apr. 2025
So if there’s a breach, there’s nothing to steal, Suman explained.
—Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 12 Apr. 2025
Prosecutors have not disclosed a motive, said which school or schools were targeted, or explained how Compres Rodriguez is connected to New Jersey.
—Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 11 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for explained
Adjective
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The confirmed death toll had reached 66, Méndez said late Tuesday afternoon.—
Danica Coto,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2025
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The confirmed death toll had reached 44, Méndez said in the early afternoon.—
Martín Adames Alcántara and Dánica Coto,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Apr. 2025
Verb
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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
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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
Verb
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We, the players (and the audience) are left to judge whether his actions were justified.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Therefore, an Artemis Alliance is justified as a necessary enforcement mechanism.—
Andrew Hanna,
Time,
13 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Nick, now focused on his role as the heir to his grandfather’s empire, and Noah, just beginning to build her own career, are determined to keep their distance, despite their undeniable attraction and the past that connects them.—
Veronica Villafañe,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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Is this morally corrupt crowd determined to ignore constitutional obligations rather than ever admit a mistake?—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
Verb
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That trend has continued into the 2020s, but was perhaps most infamously illustrated in a 2018 story by writer Jesse Singal in The Atlantic, which even outed and misgendered its cover model.—
Samantha Riedel,
Them.,
27 Mar. 2025
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The stamp was illustrated by Dale Stephanos and designed by art director Greg Braden.—
Raven Brunner,
People.com,
27 Mar. 2025
Verb
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However, these earnings results were overshadowed by problems with order tracking and invoices, which Vital Farms attributed to ineffective risk management and lack of resources.—
Julie Coleman,
CNBC,
28 Feb. 2025
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Previous studies have attributed persistent medical conditions astronauts on the ISS have reported, such as skin rashes, cold sores and some atypical allergies, to their altered immune systems.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
28 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Where Sun is a dabbler, Geffen is an established connoisseur.—
Rachel Corbett,
Vulture,
16 Apr. 2025
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These graduates become equipped to develop new businesses within established corporations, acting as intrapreneurs who can build high-potential corporate ‘unicorns’ in emerging industries.—
Dileep Rao,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Seattle’s pursuit of veteran guard Will Fries in free agency demonstrated a willingness to be aggressive to address the interior of the line, and this would fit that approach.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025
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Empirical evidence has demonstrated that when patients use price information their total payments are lower for common medical services.—
Rita Numerof,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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“Explained.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/explained. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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