explicating

Definition of explicatingnext
present participle of explicate

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Recent Examples of explicating Steeped in modern Japanese history without explicating it, director Sang-il Lee’s feature is propelled by operatic intensity and visual poetry. Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 29 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for explicating
Verb
  • And two people explaining why a movie going straight to streaming is actually a good thing.
    Mike Ryan, IndieWire, 22 Apr. 2026
  • That’s why the timeout confusion, while worth explaining, shouldn’t become the main takeaway.
    C.J. Holmes, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Through her precise storytelling, Hao offers a clarifying perspective amid the AI mania and lays bare the ravenous, profit-seeking egos driving it.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Apr. 2026
  • There are bills for that, the Count Every Vote Act (CEVA), A4307 and S417, clarifying the definition of a margin of victory required for a recount.
    Phyllis Tashlik, New York Daily News, 15 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Research highlights that each additional year of schooling increases an individual’s earnings by roughly 10% annually, illustrating how education compounds economic opportunity over time rather than delivering a one-time benefit.
    Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2026
  • Adapted from Antonio Scurati’s novel, the series delves into the darker aspects of Mussolini’s character, illustrating how his toxic masculinity and exploitation of fear led to his ascent, while inviting viewers to reflect on the broader implications of his story in today’s political landscape.
    Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 9 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Hermes-1 is not built to produce electricity, which is a crucial step in demonstrating the incorporation of components such as the tri-structural isotropic (TRISO) coated fuel particle and flibe molten fluoride salt coolant.
    Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 21 Apr. 2026
  • Instead, the 22-year-old has been used as a right-sided centre-back and has fared well, showcasing her playmaking on the ball and demonstrating an innate knack for box defending.
    Megan Feringa, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2026

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“Explicating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/explicating. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.

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