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explanations

NOUN

whys and wherefores

Synonyms

WEAK

causes details justifications whys

Example Sentences

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None of those explanations completely accounted for the material's behavior.

From Science Daily • May 13, 2026

There are two explanations for why household spending has stayed so strong relative to wage income.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

Even if delays are unavoidable, explanations or even text updates would help.

From MarketWatch • May 1, 2026

She has demanded explanations from Washington and from state authorities in Chihuahua.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

None of the explanations fit, and he threw the scroll aside impatiently.

From "The Golden Goblet" by Eloise Jarvis McGraw