explainer

Example Sentences

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"El Nino is here, and it could be one for the history books," said meteorologist Haley Thiem in an explainer video from the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

In a later post on X, Newsom's office reposted an explainer to combat misinformation, adding: "And yes, for the record: we wish the votes were counted faster, too."

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Barker wisely fashioned “Obsession” as a contemporary movie, taking inspiration from a “Simpsons” rerun and revamping it into something the socially conscious, explainer video-addicted YouTube audience might enjoy.

From Salon • Jun. 4, 2026

WSJ’s visual explainer shows where the water comes from, where it goes and how the situation got to this point.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

After all, you're not a professional explainer of the universe that I should heckle you thus.'

From The Grandchildren of the Ghetto by Zangwill, Israel