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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
There was little immediate public explanation or detail from the White House in the aftermath of Trump’s dramatic escalation.
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Phil Mattingly, CNN Money, 27 May 2025
His administration has nixed thousands of student visas, many with little explanation, causing some to flee the country over fear of arrest, though some of the visas have later been restored.
—Lexi Lonas Cochran, The Hill, 26 May 2025
Regina said that the money was eventually returned with no explanation a few days later.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 25 May 2025
The numbers alone do not provide an explanation of why interest rates are higher.
—Christian Weller, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025
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Phil Mattingly, CNN Money, 27 May 2025
His administration has nixed thousands of student visas, many with little explanation, causing some to flee the country over fear of arrest, though some of the visas have later been restored.
—Lexi Lonas Cochran, The Hill, 26 May 2025
Regina said that the money was eventually returned with no explanation a few days later.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 25 May 2025
The numbers alone do not provide an explanation of why interest rates are higher.
—Christian Weller, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for explanation
Noun
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In other words, attractiveness is a multidimensional concept comprising beauty, genuineness, and self-esteem, with ‘naturalness’ being an interpretation of the optimal balance of these factors.—
Valerie Monroe,
Allure,
2 June 2025
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One interpretation is that that’s what the world would have been like if we hadn’t got thrown out of the Garden of Eden.—
Sarah Larson,
New Yorker,
1 June 2025
Noun
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The reality is that Kevin Durant prioritizes being on the court (75 games two seasons ago) and the only reason his game total was down to 62 this past season was because the Suns shut him down.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
26 May 2025
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There’s a reason the studio’s nickname is the Magic Kingdom.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
26 May 2025
Noun
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With more than 50 tattoos, the imagery comes in a huge variety of artistic styles, from a simple linework Matisse illustration to an intricately detailed Visconti of Milan coat of arms to a classic rose and photorealistic pet portraits.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
2 June 2025
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The words were names, surnames, dates, cities and towns, sometimes with illustrations for reference, according to the release.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
30 May 2025
Noun
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Yet Vance has for years been picking an argument with the Chief Justice over the legitimacy of federal court orders.—
Ruth Marcus,
New Yorker,
25 May 2025
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The dynamic may be marked by frequent ruptures, including arguments, silent treatment or emotional withdrawal, followed by sudden closeness, reconciliation or affection.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
Noun
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In complete contrast to Achraf Hakimi’s apology for scoring the first, which was just insane.—
The Totally Football Show,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
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All these probes have led to apologies and further revelations.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
30 May 2025
Noun
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The risk profile can be refined by gathering information about key accounting policies and procedures, as well as the current and historical unclaimed property process.—
Jon D'Amato,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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However, TVLine may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes.—
Claire Franken,
TVLine,
3 June 2025
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The rulings against the levies in two federal courts – the U.S. Court of International Trade and the U.S. District Court in Washington, D.C. -- centered on Trump's unprecedented invocation of the International Economic Emergency Powers Act as a legal justification for tariffs.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
30 May 2025
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End of story — there is no justification, nothing that makes this right.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 May 2025
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The rationale, according to airline analysts, is straightforward: solo travelers are more likely to be business travelers, who typically book flights with less concern about cost due to corporate budgets.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
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The ruling leaves some other Trump tariffs in place, including those on foreign steel, aluminum and autos, because those levies were imposed based on a different legal rationale and came after investigations by government agencies.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
29 May 2025
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“Explanation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/explanation. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.
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