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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
The lawsuit comes after 30,000 cubic yards of debris from the White House East Wing ballroom demolition project were dumped onto the East Potomac grounds without explanation.
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Christine Valora, The Washington Examiner, 2 May 2026
McCarty offered one of the clearest explanations of the challenge.
—Noah Gulley, Miami Herald, 2 May 2026
What documentation to save Experts generally recommend keeping proof such as pharmacy receipts, bills from the doctor's office, HSA statements, and claims information of an explanation of benefits from your insurance provider.
—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 1 May 2026
Much of the explanation may lie in a quirk of human psychology that aviation experts call the startle effect.
—James Glanz, New York Times, 1 May 2026
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Christine Valora, The Washington Examiner, 2 May 2026
McCarty offered one of the clearest explanations of the challenge.
—Noah Gulley, Miami Herald, 2 May 2026
What documentation to save Experts generally recommend keeping proof such as pharmacy receipts, bills from the doctor's office, HSA statements, and claims information of an explanation of benefits from your insurance provider.
—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 1 May 2026
Much of the explanation may lie in a quirk of human psychology that aviation experts call the startle effect.
—James Glanz, New York Times, 1 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for explanation
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History belies that interpretation, as prior to the amendment, common law prevailed and all (except Blacks, Amerindians and offspring of diplomats) were regarded as citizens at birth (one of the unenumerated rights of the Ninth Amendment).—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
28 Apr. 2026
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But Serkis’ interpretation gives viewers closure.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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The assassination attempt failed — and Hinckley was arrested, tried and found not guilty by reason of insanity in 1982.—
Kelsie Cairns,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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McCollum’s line was one of the biggest reasons the game never got complicated.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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His grandfather’s illustrations of Indian history and culture adorn India’s constitution; the iconic four-lion emblem that is the government’s official letterhead and is found on the cover of each Indian passport was designed by one of his students under his supervision.—
Esha Mitra,
CNN Money,
1 May 2026
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The documentary features original music by Matt Cannon, original illustrations by Jacob Walsh, animations by Mike Nixon, motion graphics by Eastwood Allen, and was edited by Jay Espindola (Art Attack!—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
1 May 2026
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The victim told police Walton became enraged over not receiving a tip, leading to an argument.—
Stepheny Price , Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
2 May 2026
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During debate, DeSantis’s general counsel, David Axelman, argued that complying with prior court mandates risked acknowledging that race played a role in drawing districts, echoing legal arguments at the center of the Louisiana case.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
2 May 2026
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Verdugo did not respond to follow-up questions seeking clarification on his analysis at this time.—
Walker Armstrong,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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When the first Club World Cup games were held in Miami months ago, the Department of Homeland Security said, when asked by NBC, that attendees should expect to be asked for proof of legal status, without clarification of how this would be carried out.—
Thomas Kennedy,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
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Schumer’s team is unwilling to make any apologies for backing Mills over Platner.—
Steve Peoples,
Los Angeles Times,
3 May 2026
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Among other things, the team brainstormed ways to add comedic zest to a best man’s speech, a fan letter, a sermon and an apology.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
1 May 2026
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However, StyleCaster may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes.—
Jessie Quinn,
StyleCaster,
1 May 2026
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But this action had a negative accounting impact on Exxon's first-quarter earnings, the CEO said.—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
1 May 2026
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The women who came and went through my father’s successive households, each one absorbing the doctrine that the intensity of his desire was sufficient justification.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 May 2026
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Soldier Field, Rate Field and even Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis loom over the landscape, marking steel and concrete warnings and justifications for a new stadium deal.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
4 May 2026
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