as in resolvable
capable of having the reason for or cause of determined
investigators found that the so-called mysterious happenings at the house were entirely explainable
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Recent Examples of explainable
At first, the pain felt explainable.
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Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
One way to make the model more transparent is by applying an additional model called XAI, or explainable artificial intelligence.
—Isaac Quaye, The Conversation, 30 Mar. 2026
Each episode, on its own, was explainable.
—Adam Ciralsky, Vanity Fair, 19 Mar. 2026
Flagstaff, Arizona — For no explainable practical reason, humans are enamored with – and even empathetic toward – specific inanimate objects.
—David Allan, CNN Money, 3 Mar. 2026
It should be understood that ESPN valued Tirico, but lacked an urgency to retain him that is still not fully explainable.
—Andrew Marchand, New York Times, 2 Feb. 2026
Each signal on its own feels explainable.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
His prostrating himself in front of Vladimir Putin is now oily and explainable.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 11 Jan. 2026
Integrating platforms with predictive early warning systems allows manufacturers to automate routine claims, detect issues earlier, and ensure every decision is transparent and explainable.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 10 Dec. 2025
Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
One way to make the model more transparent is by applying an additional model called XAI, or explainable artificial intelligence.
—Isaac Quaye, The Conversation, 30 Mar. 2026
Each episode, on its own, was explainable.
—Adam Ciralsky, Vanity Fair, 19 Mar. 2026
Flagstaff, Arizona — For no explainable practical reason, humans are enamored with – and even empathetic toward – specific inanimate objects.
—David Allan, CNN Money, 3 Mar. 2026
It should be understood that ESPN valued Tirico, but lacked an urgency to retain him that is still not fully explainable.
—Andrew Marchand, New York Times, 2 Feb. 2026
Each signal on its own feels explainable.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
His prostrating himself in front of Vladimir Putin is now oily and explainable.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 11 Jan. 2026
Integrating platforms with predictive early warning systems allows manufacturers to automate routine claims, detect issues earlier, and ensure every decision is transparent and explainable.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 10 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for explainable
Adjective
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But one of the challenges here is that some of these crises are not immediately resolvable.—
NBC news,
NBC news,
29 Mar. 2026
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The Coordinated Set Identification Service (CSIS) allows two earbuds—or two hearing aids—to be discovered and managed as a coordinated set rather than independently, with resolvable identifiers and set‑level locks.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
26 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Throughout its 17 years, bitcoin has been defined by cycles—booms and busts that are sometimes explicable and sometimes not.—
Will Gottsegen,
The Atlantic,
11 Feb. 2026
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Strange and not entirely explicable things are nowadays happening in the world of wind.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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In these essays, our columnists follow their curiosity, and explore important but not necessarily answerable scientific questions.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
20 Apr. 2026
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What mine cost me was the full weight of Black comedy that thrived entirely on its own terms, answerable only to Black audiences and no one else.—
Geoff Bennett,
The Atlantic,
13 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The map still favors Republicans, but Trump’s declining popularity --- particularly on the economy --- makes Democrats’ once long-shot bid to retake the Senate more feasible than ever.—
Erin Cox,
Washington Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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This type of autonomous interrogation is feasible, aligns with AI companies’ business models and has raised concern among regulators.—
Brian Jay Tang,
The Conversation,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Because vitamin D is a fat soluble vitamin, those with excess fat tend to have less of the vitamin available in the bloodstream for the body to readily use.—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
24 Apr. 2026
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This gel-like soluble fiber slows digestion, helps steady blood sugar levels, and keeps you feeling full.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Verywell Health,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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These are solvable issues, ones that come from the inside.—
Fred Katz,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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Oh, would that every relationship conflict was as solvable as this.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Explainable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/explainable. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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