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explain away

VERB
rationalize
Synonyms
STRONGEST
justify
STRONG
deliberate elucidate excise excuse extenuate reason reconcile resolve think vindicate
WEAK
account for apply logic cop a plea cop out give alibi intellectualize make allowance reason out think through

Example Sentences

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Team USA has always had a convenient excuse to explain away its disappointing track record in the World Baseball Classic.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

Jean doesn’t try to explain away the contradiction.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 25, 2026

One of them attempted to explain away her condition by claiming it was difficult to speak when reporting from cold climates.

From Barron's • Feb. 19, 2026

Yet just seven games in, familiar noises are starting to come out of Old Trafford to explain away below-par results.

From BBC • Sep. 25, 2024

How long could she explain away his absence?

From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers