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explaining

NOUN

defense

Synonyms

STRONG

answer apologetics apologia apology argument cleanup cop-out exculpation excuse exoneration extenuation jive plea rationalization rejoinder reply response retort return story vindication whitewash

WEAK

apologizing excusing fish story off-time song and dance

Antonyms

STRONG

charge indictment question request

WEAK

betrayal capitulation desertion flight surrender yielding

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McVay had spent the previous availability explaining the reason for his somber and dour countenance during an awkward news conference the night before.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

When I was explaining that to my daughter, she said: 'What do you mean?

From BBC • May 30, 2026

Considering the price point, this interior has some explaining to do.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

"It was great because she knew everything and I didn't have to keep repeating myself and keep explaining how it was making me feel."

From BBC • May 30, 2026

As Teresita explained how to get to Hacienda Dorada, her husband drew up a sketchy map of the terrain for us on an old piece of linen, a shortcut, explaining it as he went along.

From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall

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