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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
As Natalia explains, the film isn’t just about documenting these crises.
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Colleen Hamilton, Them, 11 Dec. 2024
The news, if true, is essentially a spoiler — and explains why nothing has been publicly confirmed.
—Jackie Strause, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Dec. 2024
The key for retailers, Brenner explains, lies in strategic timing.
—Shelley E. Kohan, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
In the 1970s, a local entrepreneur and his painter friend decided to produce their own version of the game defined by local landmarks, the event’s website explains.
—John Last, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Dec. 2024
Designed to highlight anything from Champagne to a full-bodied red, the exquisitely light, delicate glasses are unmatched for their elegance, Hawkins explains.
—Anna Lee Iijima, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
That explains her lack of statewide name recognition after six years.
—Steve Bousquet, Orlando Sentinel, 10 Dec. 2024
The model successfully explains the interaction between photons and different quantum emitters (QEs), such as atoms, quantum dots (nanometers-scale particles that act like artificial atoms), and fluorescent molecules.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 30 Nov. 2024
And that explains why a crowd gathered in Louis Armstrong Park in early November for the Tremé Creole Gumbo Festival.
—Laurie Werner, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
Colleen Hamilton, Them, 11 Dec. 2024
The news, if true, is essentially a spoiler — and explains why nothing has been publicly confirmed.
—Jackie Strause, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Dec. 2024
The key for retailers, Brenner explains, lies in strategic timing.
—Shelley E. Kohan, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
In the 1970s, a local entrepreneur and his painter friend decided to produce their own version of the game defined by local landmarks, the event’s website explains.
—John Last, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Dec. 2024
Designed to highlight anything from Champagne to a full-bodied red, the exquisitely light, delicate glasses are unmatched for their elegance, Hawkins explains.
—Anna Lee Iijima, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
That explains her lack of statewide name recognition after six years.
—Steve Bousquet, Orlando Sentinel, 10 Dec. 2024
The model successfully explains the interaction between photons and different quantum emitters (QEs), such as atoms, quantum dots (nanometers-scale particles that act like artificial atoms), and fluorescent molecules.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 30 Nov. 2024
And that explains why a crowd gathered in Louis Armstrong Park in early November for the Tremé Creole Gumbo Festival.
—Laurie Werner, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for explains
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Beyond the economic impact, Swift illustrates the enormous influence that a woman who stands fully in her power and uses her voice can have on our culture at large.Holly Corbett, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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The picture at Orange County’s biggest shelter, OC Animal Care, illustrates the trend on the local front.Teri Sforza, Orange County Register, 6 Dec. 2024
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Is there enough to hold a child’s interest that justifies its cost?Dorian Smith-Garcia, Parents, 10 Dec. 2024
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The high lifetime value of traders justifies significant investment in sophisticated intermediation infrastructure.Boaz Sobrado, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
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Scarpa’s allegory clarifies the political games-playing that few have heeded from Roman history or imperial mythology.Armond White, National Review, 6 Dec. 2024
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While signing Jansen clarifies the catching situation in Tampa, the Red Sox have only Connor Wong listed at catcher on their 40-man roster.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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This publicly demonstrates your ongoing commitment to accessibility, reflecting your organization's specific policies and the current status of accessibility efforts.Ran Ronen, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Other thoughtful gestures could include crafting handmade items, printing a photo that captures your bond or any action that demonstrates time and effort, Ward said.Julianna Bragg, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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Starting with translations, the platform supports expansion into audio dramas, visual novels, and more through an agentic workflow that simplifies adaptation processes.Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 10 Dec. 2024
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This simplifies the process of collecting expert demonstration data, as humans can intuitively guide the robot through various tasks.Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 6 Dec. 2024
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Combining research with her own personal stories, the author illuminates why plants are so vital to our ecosystem and asks pressing questions about the relationship between humans and natural life.Annabel Gutterman, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
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The productivity gap also illuminates a global workplace paradox.Cynthia Pong, JD, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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“Explains.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/explains. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
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