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Tease out

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Analytical SkillPlay
Use 'tease out' to indicate a process of careful analysis to understand complex matters. SlideIt took time to tease out the implications of the new study.
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Patience RequiredPlay
'Tease out' often suggests a time-consuming process requiring patience and attention to detail. SlideThe editor had to tease out the main points from the lengthy article.
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Not LiteralPlay
When not referring to actual threads or fibers, 'tease out' is metaphorical for understanding complications. SlideWe need to tease out the factors contributing to climate change.
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