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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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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Some politicians will always seek to exploit immigration anxieties, exaggerate problems, and spread misinformation.—
Alexander Kustov,
Foreign Affairs,
12 Aug. 2025 -
While there are some potential side effects, people on social media exaggerate or misrepresent the risks.—
Katia Riddle,
NPR,
11 Aug. 2025
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The new owner of the property, at 1414-1420 N. Phillips Ave., plans to develop a five-story building with 22 apartments and 3,600 square feet of ground-floor commercial space.—
Tom Daykin,
jsonline.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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Understanding the physics allowed scientists to develop algorithms that use TEMPO’s data to infer the smoke plume's altitude and map its 3D movement in nearly real time.—
Jun Wang,
Space.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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The set smooths and shapes the midsection comfortably, and the adjustable straps and padded bra provide a custom fit.—
Jené Luciani Sena
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FOXNews.com,
11 Aug. 2025
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Earlier this summer, when White House officials began speaking with Abbott about padding Republican margins in the House, the idea was that Texas would be the first state in which to pursue the strategy, but not the last.—
Jonathan Blitzer,
New Yorker,
10 Aug. 2025
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Currently, Ryan is expanding his expertise by working toward becoming a licensed nutritionist, adding a well-rounded dimension to his fitness programs.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
20 Aug. 2025
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Asked to expand on the point, Xavier rattles off a sermon.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
19 Aug. 2025
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Since the trend-setting move to supplement racing purses with gaming machine money, the live racing meet has grown by leaps and bounds.—
Danny Brewer,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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Michigan's universal programs provides meals for all students, regardless of family income, by supplementing the federal funding.—
Lily Altavena,
Freep.com,
14 Aug. 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 Aug. 2025.
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