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
Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 11 Oct. 2025
At the Comic Con event nine years later, the author elaborated a bit more about the differences between the two famous Martins.
—Brian Anthony Hernandez, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025
In later books, Charlton elaborated on Di Stefano, a man born in Buenos Aires and who was capped by Argentina, Colombia and Spain.
—Michael Walker, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
Still, her longtime husband elaborated on his ordeal.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Oct. 2025
In Indonesia, the Catalan elaborated on his internal struggles.
—Jonathan Hawkins, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2025
In an interview with podcast host Big Loon, Thug elaborated on his thinking behind the cover.
—Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 1 Oct. 2025
Hiegel elaborated that while hubs like Northern Lights are ready to receive CO2, capture is slowed by high energy demands, complex retrofits, and market barriers.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2025
Shortly before the earnings release, Sweet sat down with Fortune’s Alyson Shontell, and elaborated on how Accenture is grappling with this transformation just as much as its clients.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 27 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Trump elaborated on efforts to lay off federal workers during the government shutdown during remarks on Friday evening.
—Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 11 Oct. 2025
At the Comic Con event nine years later, the author elaborated a bit more about the differences between the two famous Martins.
—Brian Anthony Hernandez, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025
In later books, Charlton elaborated on Di Stefano, a man born in Buenos Aires and who was capped by Argentina, Colombia and Spain.
—Michael Walker, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
Still, her longtime husband elaborated on his ordeal.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Oct. 2025
In Indonesia, the Catalan elaborated on his internal struggles.
—Jonathan Hawkins, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2025
In an interview with podcast host Big Loon, Thug elaborated on his thinking behind the cover.
—Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 1 Oct. 2025
Hiegel elaborated that while hubs like Northern Lights are ready to receive CO2, capture is slowed by high energy demands, complex retrofits, and market barriers.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2025
Shortly before the earnings release, Sweet sat down with Fortune’s Alyson Shontell, and elaborated on how Accenture is grappling with this transformation just as much as its clients.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 27 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for elaborated
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Evolutionary thinkers have long argued that humans evolved to notice snakes, which might explain why these creatures slither into a vast number of mythologies, from Quetzalcoatl in Mexico and Damballa in West Africa to celestial dragons in China.—
Manvir Singh,
New Yorker,
13 Oct. 2025
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The model evolved from physical counters and a web portal to the super app Abu Dhabi uses today.—
Kelsey Warner,
semafor.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is the medical term for an enlarged prostate.—
MD Published,
PEOPLE,
2 Oct. 2025
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Michael died at age 53 on Christmas morning in 2016 of natural causes, suffering from an enlarged heart and fatty liver disease.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
2 Oct. 2025
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The shutdown, which lasted for 21 days, unfolded because Clinton and Republicans disagreed over how to balance the nation’s budget.—
Chantelle Lee,
Time,
10 Oct. 2025
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Many of those films, which vary in quality, crossed my mind as After the Hunt’s two-hour-plus runtime unfolded — perhaps an indicator of its quality.—
Mathew Rodriguez,
Them.,
10 Oct. 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
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As time progressed, those methods were not ideal for timing modern transportation, according to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics.—
Katie Wiseman,
IndyStar,
9 Oct. 2025
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The disease progressed to Alzheimer’s dementia in 2023.—
Andrew McGowan,
Variety,
8 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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However the Spaniard’s legal team are disputing the amount, claiming the figure is exaggerated.—
Tom Burrows,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
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While the show’s core narrative isn’t exactly groundbreaking, the exaggerated, intense and fast-paced emergencies, along with the engaging plot turns, will undoubtedly draw in audiences.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Researchers from Soochow University in China have developed a textile fabric that turns clothes into always-accessible AI assistants.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Oct. 2025
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To investigate, the Balbach and her colleagues developed a special technique to follow the metabolism of glucose between non-activated and activated sperm.—
Hannah Millington,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The Sequin Skirt Incorporate everyday preciousness into your rotation with an embellished midi and deep V-neck sweater.—
Andrea Zendejas,
Vogue,
2 Oct. 2025
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Venturini Fendi’s last collection was shown in Milan last week for spring 2026, a colorful, crafty and fun ready-to-wear lineup and new highly embellished versions of some of the most successful accessories for the brand, including the Baguette and the Peekaboo.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
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