as in evolved
to gradually become clearer or more detailed
as mankind's understanding of the universe has elaborated
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Recent Examples of elaborated
David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 8 Sep. 2025
At the press conference, Van Sant elaborated about the relevance of the Mangione shooting as well as the recent presidental election.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 2 Sep. 2025
Orr elaborated on this as well.
—Kwame Christian Esq, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Later, in response to a different X user, Ritchie elaborated further.
—Esme Fox, NBC news, 26 Aug. 2025
The actress elaborated more about the situation with The Hollywood Reporter in 2020.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 22 Aug. 2025
Bondi elaborated on potential consequences for Boston and other identified sanctuary jurisdictions that failed to comply with her directive on a Monday Fox News appearance.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 21 Aug. 2025
Tiny elaborated on what she's learned since being married to her husband.
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Vance then briefly elaborated on the tensions between Musk and the White House.
—Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 11 Aug. 2025
Adjective
The sheriff’s office has not elaborated on how he was killed.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 8 Sep. 2025
At the press conference, Van Sant elaborated about the relevance of the Mangione shooting as well as the recent presidental election.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 2 Sep. 2025
Orr elaborated on this as well.
—Kwame Christian Esq, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Later, in response to a different X user, Ritchie elaborated further.
—Esme Fox, NBC news, 26 Aug. 2025
The actress elaborated more about the situation with The Hollywood Reporter in 2020.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 22 Aug. 2025
Bondi elaborated on potential consequences for Boston and other identified sanctuary jurisdictions that failed to comply with her directive on a Monday Fox News appearance.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 21 Aug. 2025
Tiny elaborated on what she's learned since being married to her husband.
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Vance then briefly elaborated on the tensions between Musk and the White House.
—Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 11 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for elaborated
Verb
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Since then, their roadside stand has evolved into a destination with produce from local growers and a menu of comforting baked goods, lunches, and take-home meals.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
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These genomic elements evolved rapidly in Homo sapiens despite remaining relatively stable throughout the rest of mammalian history.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Digestive problems, such as an enlarged esophagus or colon, can lead to trouble eating or going to the bathroom.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
8 Sep. 2025
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Between 20% and 30% of people who contract Chagas disease could develop serious heart or digestive problems, risk getting an enlarged heart, colon or esophagus, or risk heart failure or cardiac arrest, per the CDC.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The news unfolded quickly and spread within moments on social media.—
David Oliver,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Because the seller is the estate, the process likely unfolded differently than the more common private sale of a sports team from one person to another.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Despite this pullback, the stock still trades at a stretched nine times trailing revenue—well above its historical average of three times.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Science has progressed our understanding further and further back in cosmic history, but so far, there’s no end in sight to where the story actually, truly began.—
Ethan Siegel,
Big Think,
11 Sep. 2025
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As their relationship progressed, the two married in 2003 and later had their sons, Jeremy and Nate.—
Brian Brant,
People.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Since the movie features an exaggerated take on real-life dating shows, what was your experience like filming a reality show within a movie?—
Carly Thomas,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Sep. 2025
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But are those exaggerated reactions innate or learned?—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The test came a week after Kim visited the research institute that developed the engine, which North Korea said will be used for future intercontinental ballistic missiles, including a system called Hwasong-20.—
Robert Birsel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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The failure to file or report properly on one’s tax returns may have traditionally been seen as a civil or administrative matter but has now developed further carrying potential consequences for one’s citizenship status.—
Virginia La Torre Jeker,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The look actually consists of two pieces–an embellished bustier and skirt, featuring another sweetheart neckline and accessorized with a birdcage veil in front and a cathedral length veil in the back.—
Alexandra Macon,
Vogue,
1 Sep. 2025
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Gerber opted for a romantic Givenchy dress with a lace top and sheer embellished skirt, while Pullman dressed up in a bow tie and tuxedo.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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“Elaborated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elaborated. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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