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

The agency even released an explainer to help, summarizing the main cast of characters to help people follow what was going on.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 4, 2025

You could have explained the matter perfectly to your Father if the Housekeeper-Woman had not made you cry so that you broke your explainer.

From The Sick-a-Bed Lady And Also Hickory Dock, The Very Tired Girl, The Happy-Day, Something That Happened in October, The Amateur Lover, Heart of The City, The Pink Sash, Woman's Only Business by Abbott, Eleanor Hallowell