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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for elaborate (on)
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Second, the extent of the controversies has often been exaggerated: a handful of Trump supporters have stuck their heads above the parapet, the media have sniffed drama and written up stories about friction, and nothing has ultimately changed.—
Jon Allsop,
New Yorker,
27 June 2025 -
One has been associated with a group that exaggerates the rare risks and harms of vaccines while casting doubt on their benefits.—
Brenda Goodman,
CNN Money,
25 June 2025
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None of the potential draftees grew 4 inches or developed a different jump shot in the last month.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
24 June 2025
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Rosenberg emphasizes that at this point, AI is still just another tool that’s used for developing content—like CGI.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
24 June 2025
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What to look for in a quality diaper bag Padding The best diaper bags have padding in the straps.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
20 June 2025
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The Cubs took care of business in May, padding their record during a softer stretch of the schedule that featured the Miami Marlins, Chicago White Sox and Colorado Rockies.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
16 June 2025
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However, as has been the case with other annual shopping events, retailers expanded the promotional period to start May 13, a week earlier than in 2024, before ending June 18.—
Bernice Ooi,
CNBC,
20 June 2025
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Last year, his position expanded to include chief franchise officer.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
20 June 2025
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The Wizards’ decision-makers intend to have enough flexibility and future draft picks a few years down the line to supplement their young nucleus, either through signings or trades.—
Josh Robbins,
New York Times,
17 June 2025
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Local law enforcement often supplements the security forces as well.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
15 June 2025
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“Elaborate (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elaborate%20%28on%29. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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