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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
Perhaps that explains what has motivated Henson to wear so many hats throughout her career.
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Alanna Bennett, Glamour, 3 Oct. 2024
Grew explains it can be attributed to species-specific foraging behaviors, environmental conditions, and prey availability, highlighting the need for further species-specific research.
—Melissa Cristina Marquez, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
As author Ursula Ferrigno explains in her new book Cucina del Veneto, radicchio has a special place among residents of the Veneto, the Northeastern region of Italy that lies between the Dolomites and the Adriatic Sea.
—Ursula Ferrigno, Saveur, 3 Oct. 2024
The goalkeeper situation explains Nagelsmann’s thinking quite a bit.
—Manuel Veth, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Josh Silverman, Chief Franchise Officer, Mattel explains to Parents that Mattel recognized Barney’s passionate and vocal fan base—many of whom are now parents.
—Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 3 Oct. 2024
Partisanship only partly explains the difference.
—Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 3 Oct. 2024
Alanna Bennett, Glamour, 3 Oct. 2024
Grew explains it can be attributed to species-specific foraging behaviors, environmental conditions, and prey availability, highlighting the need for further species-specific research.
—Melissa Cristina Marquez, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
As author Ursula Ferrigno explains in her new book Cucina del Veneto, radicchio has a special place among residents of the Veneto, the Northeastern region of Italy that lies between the Dolomites and the Adriatic Sea.
—Ursula Ferrigno, Saveur, 3 Oct. 2024
The goalkeeper situation explains Nagelsmann’s thinking quite a bit.
—Manuel Veth, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Josh Silverman, Chief Franchise Officer, Mattel explains to Parents that Mattel recognized Barney’s passionate and vocal fan base—many of whom are now parents.
—Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 3 Oct. 2024
Partisanship only partly explains the difference.
—Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 3 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for explains
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Lennox hopes that her collaboration illustrates such.Kenneth J. Williams Jr., Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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As the aftermath of the hurricane's ruinous and deadly route across the Southeast illustrates, the alarming lack of flood insurance coverage among an overwhelming majority of people impacted serves as a cautionary tale for the rest of us, experts say.Kate Gibson, CBS News, 4 Oct. 2024
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This approach fosters loyalty and justifies the recurring cost, driving long-term customer retention.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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The rapid pace of medical advancement further justifies dividing gynecology and obstetrics.Dr. Elizabeth Poynor, TIME, 3 Oct. 2024
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Notice 2024-75 also clarifies that breast cancer screening for individuals who have not been diagnosed with breast cancer and continuous glucose monitors for those diagnosed with diabetes are generally treated as preventive care.Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024
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This approach clarifies your intentions and gives your team the space to join you on the journey, setting the stage for effective, cohesive action.Stephen Miles, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
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The very fact that Kohls was being harassed under the law demonstrates just one fatal problem with it.The Editors, National Review, 4 Oct. 2024
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Her experience demonstrates how starting small with clear goals, a strong product-market fit, attentive customer listening, and relentless work ethic can lead to remarkable success.Hilary Tetenabum, USA TODAY, 4 Oct. 2024
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That’s Topping Amazon Charts The Skylight calendar simplifies life in a smart, convenient way.Hannah Rice, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2024
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The platform also aggregates and normalizes data across technologies and vendors, which simplifies monitoring and enables interoperability.DHL Supply Chain Contributor, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
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Troublingly, the report illuminates racial disparities among breast cancer patients.Shi En Kim, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Oct. 2024
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This insight illuminates a critical pain point in the fertility care ecosystem.Josipa Majic Predin, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
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“Explains.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/explains. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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