1
as in to exaggerate
to add to the interest of by including made-up details
my friend tends to elaborate on his hiking experiences, turning an ordinary walk in the woods into a hair-raising adventure
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2
as in to develop
to express more fully and in greater detail
the candidate for governor refused to elaborate on how she would balance the state's budget
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Dissenting Justice Sonia Sotomayor did not exaggerate the consequences of the court’s 6-3 decision.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
3 July 2025 -
Critics say the deal undervalued the golf course and exaggerated the benefits.—
Sarah Lapidus,
AZCentral.com,
3 July 2025
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Self-awareness is an incredibly important skill to develop to get ahead of the psychological impact of victory.—
Brook Choulet,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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The film was developed by BBC Film and financed by BBC Film, BFI, and Tricky Knot.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
15 July 2025
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These days, they're slightly padded up by his salt and pepper beard, but remain a distinct feature.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
People.com,
12 July 2025
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The Thunder continued to pad their advantage in the second quarter with major contributions from the team’s stars as well as some of its reserves.—
Kevin Dotson,
CNN Money,
17 June 2025
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Mari said the strike has now expanded to include Teamsters in California and Washington state, and that upwards of 4,000 union members are now in the midst of a work stoppage.—
Matthew Medsger,
Boston Herald,
14 July 2025
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Prime-One intends to serve nearby towns as well, with the founders saying the plan is to serve 4,000 homes with the initial build and then expand further.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
14 July 2025
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Their plan, announced in a recent op-ed for The Washington Post, would establish a new fund parallel to the existing Social Security Trust Fund, investing in a diversified portfolio including stocks and bonds to achieve higher returns and supplement traditional funding methods.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 2025
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People who adhere to a vegan diet may need to supplement with vitamin B12.—
Amy Brownstein,
Verywell Health,
11 July 2025
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“Elaborate (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elaborate%20%28on%29. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.
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