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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
Then, to have the highest bidder selected without a detailed explanation.
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Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 13 July 2025
Anthony was eventually charged that October after giving a variety of explanations about Caylee’s whereabouts and lying that her daughter had been kidnapped by a nanny.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 12 July 2025
The Big Ten needed to bring the public along with a detailed explanation of the benefits to the AQ model.
—Jon Wilner, Mercury News, 11 July 2025
And in practice, the explanation doesn’t need to be technical.
—Shiva Chandrashekher, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
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Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 13 July 2025
Anthony was eventually charged that October after giving a variety of explanations about Caylee’s whereabouts and lying that her daughter had been kidnapped by a nanny.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 12 July 2025
The Big Ten needed to bring the public along with a detailed explanation of the benefits to the AQ model.
—Jon Wilner, Mercury News, 11 July 2025
And in practice, the explanation doesn’t need to be technical.
—Shiva Chandrashekher, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for explanation
Noun
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Paul John Edited and Bold highlight different levels of peat, providing Indian interpretations of smoky and peaty malt styles.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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The French fashion house is celebrating the anniversary with a book, due to be published by Rizzoli in October, showcasing 99 artists’ interpretations of its signature Lady Dior bag.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
8 July 2025
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The Trump administration is ending provisions that temporarily protected immigrants who lack permanent legal status from deportations for humanitarian reasons.—
Paul Davidson,
USA Today,
13 July 2025
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But rose water nails are currently enjoying a revival and flooding our FYPs for a couple of very good reasons.—
Fiona Embleton,
Glamour,
13 July 2025
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In this photo illustration, the logo of Grok 3 is displayed on smartphone screen with xAI logo in the background on February 18, 2025, in Jinan, Shandong Province of China.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 July 2025
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The Grok logo is being displayed on a smartphone with Xai visible in the background in this photo illustration on April 1, 2024.—
Jonathan Vanian,
CNBC,
8 July 2025
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Could this argument exempt them from the exit tax, sparing them significant financial consequences?—
Virginia La Torre Jeker,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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That request may become even more important to prosecutors if Routh is speaking and making arguments for himself at his trial.—
Aysha Bagchi,
USA Today,
12 July 2025
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How bosses should apologize Wilson's statement had several elements of an effective apology.—
Ashton Jackson,
CNBC,
7 July 2025
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Escobar later issued an apology and addressed the allegations on Instagram.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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Most businesses lack a dedicated business advisor, leaving a sizable advisory gap in a typical professional team which includes legal and accounting/tax on the corporate side and a wealth advisor, estate planner, and tax advisor on the personal side.—
Kristin McKenna,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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However, the stock is around 60% off that all-time high over concerns about its accounting and financial reporting.—
Arjun Kharpal,
CNBC,
9 July 2025
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The legal justification is mainly based on not exposing neighbors to secondhand smoke.—
Phillip Molnar,
Oc Register,
7 July 2025
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The story posted yesterday about Adam and Tatis joining Manny Machado as All-Stars, includes some justification for Tatis being an All-Star despite his struggles the past two-plus months.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 July 2025
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The last point is encouraging, and provides a rationale for developing new nudging techniques to help Gen Z and others make sound decisions across the financial spectrum.—
Hersh Shefrin,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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Sundance Institute's Board of Trustees, in a statement, gave a little insight into the rationale.—
Randy Tucker,
The Enquirer,
3 July 2025
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“Explanation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/explanation. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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