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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In the series, Gacy enjoyed talking about many of his accomplishments and exaggerating some of his stories.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
20 Oct. 2025 -
Critics have also said that political portrayals of Antifa as a unified or centrally directed domestic terror group exaggerate its organization and influence.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
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Secondly, as larger institutions have developed and deployed crypto and other on-chain products and services, the risk tolerance of these newer investors may be lower than more veteran players, which might have compounded the sell-off.—
Sean Stein Smith,
Forbes.com,
18 Oct. 2025
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Work with a dietician to develop a nutritious diet rich in fresh fruits and vegetables.—
Carrie Madormo,
Health,
18 Oct. 2025
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Although Cameron maintains a steady polling advantage over Barr, third-quarter filings show he’s fallen further behind in padding his campaign coffers ahead of the May 2026 primary.—
Ramsey Touchberry,
The Washington Examiner,
23 Oct. 2025
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These contractors are aware of a potential disruption in income because of the frequency of shutdowns and, as a result, pad their contracts.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
22 Oct. 2025
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When a snowstorm blows up suddenly and socks in the entire area, Lester and Mike begin a search that soon expands with the aid of local neighbors and law enforcement.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
22 Oct. 2025
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The Functional Fabric Fair has also expanded its speaker programming to provide forward-thinking insights and solutions to current challenges.—
SJ Studio,
Sourcing Journal,
22 Oct. 2025
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That footage was obtained through Freedom of Information Act requests, though videos taken from cellphones and doorbell cameras, as well as the audio from post-incident interviews, supplement that footage.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 Oct. 2025
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If your space doesn’t provide enough natural light, supplement it with a grow light for eight to 10 hours daily.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Elaborate (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elaborate%20%28on%29. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.
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