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as in clarifying
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 justifying
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 explaining
In explaining the Title IX regulation, the Biden administration cited a 2020 Supreme Court decision that discrimination against LGBTQ employees in the workplace is a violation of a federal gender equality law.
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Tyler Kingkade, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
But Alhadeff supports the ban, explaining that emergency protocols are in place to help alleviate those concerns.
—Bruna Horvath, NBC News, 10 Nov. 2024
Leaders can also consider incorporating a soliloquy approach to encourage learners to think out loud, explaining their thoughts, beliefs, emotions and the rationale behind their behavior.
—Bryant Richardson, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
For its part, Apple has a page on its website explaining how the hearing test works in iOS while also championing its clinical chops.
—Steven Aquino, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Here’s a story from 1985 explaining what happened, why Lincoln’s coach decided not to play the second half and repercussions.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2024
Doing defeat well, explaining the practical reasons for the loss, and relying on that formidable home record of 18 consecutive series wins to fight back is what echoed loudest after this rogue rollercoaster of a match.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
In the other sectors, more expensive and tailor-made solutions might at times make investments more difficult or take more time, potentially explaining some of the lag.
—Katharina Buchholz, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Torres thinks more restaurants in Europe need to focus on sustainability, explaining where their food is coming from and giving tourists an insight not just into the local ecosystem, but the global one too.
—Ryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 20 Oct. 2024
Tyler Kingkade, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
But Alhadeff supports the ban, explaining that emergency protocols are in place to help alleviate those concerns.
—Bruna Horvath, NBC News, 10 Nov. 2024
Leaders can also consider incorporating a soliloquy approach to encourage learners to think out loud, explaining their thoughts, beliefs, emotions and the rationale behind their behavior.
—Bryant Richardson, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
For its part, Apple has a page on its website explaining how the hearing test works in iOS while also championing its clinical chops.
—Steven Aquino, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Here’s a story from 1985 explaining what happened, why Lincoln’s coach decided not to play the second half and repercussions.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2024
Doing defeat well, explaining the practical reasons for the loss, and relying on that formidable home record of 18 consecutive series wins to fight back is what echoed loudest after this rogue rollercoaster of a match.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
In the other sectors, more expensive and tailor-made solutions might at times make investments more difficult or take more time, potentially explaining some of the lag.
—Katharina Buchholz, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Torres thinks more restaurants in Europe need to focus on sustainability, explaining where their food is coming from and giving tourists an insight not just into the local ecosystem, but the global one too.
—Ryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 20 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for explaining
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These grand pronouncements are being made at the same time that a flurry of industry news has been clarifying AI’s historically immense energy and capital requirements.Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 17 Oct. 2024
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This lack of clarity often causes disputes and even leads to issues with tenant retention and renewals if property managers do not take a proactive approach to clarifying their lease documents.Anthony A. Luna, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
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The Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) is the corporate middleman left in the lurch, charged with justifying and communicating a cyber risk management program in business terms for the business leaders.Saket Modi, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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So this is a Trojan horse movie, justifying demoralization from inside — self-destruction.Armond White, National Review, 2 Oct. 2024
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Despite his early involvement, his stake was drastically reduced, illustrating how even someone with a significant role in a business can end up with far less than expected.Andrew Rosen, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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Williams clearly sensed the unique way that animation can amplify certain emotions, illustrating abstract ideas with pop-art visuals.Peter Debruge, Variety, 1 Oct. 2024
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Studies on quadrupedal robots also faced similar constraints, demonstrating slow ascent on only vertical ladders.Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
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Advocate for integrating automation tools in your workflow, demonstrating how these technologies can enhance your performance and contribute to organizational success.Santhosh Vijayabaskar, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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The One Direction account on Instagram shared a joint statement, attributing it to the band members.Michaela Zee, Variety, 17 Oct. 2024
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There have been small miracles related to the hurricane, but Stone isn't attributing them to the legend.Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 13 Oct. 2024
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This could be done by simplifying complex tasks and offering more intuitive designs.Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
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Questions were asked about simplifying the defense and putting more pressure on the quarterback.Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
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Still, their respective expertise remains critical in guiding the tools, interpreting the data, and making informed decisions.Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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By interpreting data from equipment sensors, AI can forecast when machinery is likely to fail, allowing businesses to perform maintenance before costly breakdowns occur.Melissa Houston, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
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The addition of vitamin C is a plus for illuminating and brightening the complexion.Jessie Quinn, People.com, 2 Oct. 2024
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But this year, no Austin FC player placed in the top 25 of jersey sales, illuminating how a drop-off on the field can puncture merchandise and concession revenue.Bob Gee, Axios, 30 Sep. 2024
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