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Recent Examples of elaborated
Ryan Fleming, Deadline, 15 Mar. 2026
Hernández, who’s played in five World Series, elaborated on his statement.
—Jack Vita, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2026
István Kézsmárki, PhD, a professor at the University of Augsburg, who coordinates the project, elaborated that the collaboration brings together expertise from both countries.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 11 Mar. 2026
That includes, Cronin elaborated, defensive rotations, offensive execution and individual player development.
—Aaron Heisen, Daily News, 11 Mar. 2026
In February 2026, O’Brien elaborated on his relationship with the couple.
—Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 9 Mar. 2026
Before Tuesday’s game against the Phialldephia 76ers, Kornet elaborated on his decision to share his perspective.
—Jared Weiss, New York Times, 2 Mar. 2026
Carew elaborated by sharing that early intervention and mentorship are key to reducing crashes involving young drivers.
—Nakell Williams, CBS News, 2 Mar. 2026
Hughes elaborated further Wednesday night after his first game back with the New Jersey Devils.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 26 Feb. 2026
Verb
Backstage, Borenstein elaborated a little further.
—Ryan Fleming, Deadline, 15 Mar. 2026
Hernández, who’s played in five World Series, elaborated on his statement.
—Jack Vita, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2026
István Kézsmárki, PhD, a professor at the University of Augsburg, who coordinates the project, elaborated that the collaboration brings together expertise from both countries.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 11 Mar. 2026
That includes, Cronin elaborated, defensive rotations, offensive execution and individual player development.
—Aaron Heisen, Daily News, 11 Mar. 2026
In February 2026, O’Brien elaborated on his relationship with the couple.
—Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 9 Mar. 2026
Before Tuesday’s game against the Phialldephia 76ers, Kornet elaborated on his decision to share his perspective.
—Jared Weiss, New York Times, 2 Mar. 2026
Carew elaborated by sharing that early intervention and mentorship are key to reducing crashes involving young drivers.
—Nakell Williams, CBS News, 2 Mar. 2026
Hughes elaborated further Wednesday night after his first game back with the New Jersey Devils.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 26 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for elaborated
Adjective
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In the enlarged vision of the classics slowly taking shape in the American academy, Yanxiao has found an intellectual foothold.—
Chang Che,
New Yorker,
8 Mar. 2026
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Maddix was born by emergency C-section with an enlarged heart that was causing a laundry list of other medical problems.—
Libby Smith,
CBS News,
7 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The tradition has evolved from bachelor party antics to deep conversations about life.—
Abby Ellin,
Washington Post,
14 Mar. 2026
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That was really formative and evolved my world.—
Claire Salinda,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Once activated, the Fe-SMA bars aim to shrink back to their pre-stretched shape.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Feb. 2026
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It’s formulated with calcium to promote new cell growth, adenosine to fill in wrinkles, collagen to maintain your skin’s density and thickness, elastin to restore stretched skin, and Vitamin D for rejuvenation.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The storms also unfolded just as airport security screeners missed their first full paycheck over the weekend.—
Emilie Megnien,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
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The storms unfolded just as airport security screeners missed their first full paycheck over the weekend.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Some of the best looks of the night featured a dramatic silhouette, from Misty Copeland's exaggerated shoulders to the voluminous mermaid skirt on Rose Byrne's ballgown.—
Anna Moeslein,
Glamour,
15 Mar. 2026
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For her nomination for The Substance, Demi Moore opted for a custom Giorgio Armani Privé gown with crystal embroidery, an exaggerated hip, and long train.—
Kevin Huynh,
InStyle,
15 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Miles McBride has progressed to performing on-court basketball activities and taking contact in practice, but there is no firm timetable in place for his return from surgery to repair a pelvic/core muscle.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
17 Mar. 2026
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More than 4,000 Amazon shoppers love the system; system 2 for progressed thinning is the most popular.—
Kate Tully Ellsworth,
USA Today,
17 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The da Vinci system gives surgeons a magnified view and robotic hands that never shake, enabling very precise surgical maneuvers.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
5 July 2022
Verb
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Fort Worth is now considering a tax break for Edged Data Centers, a subsidiary of sustainable infrastructure company Endeavor, for a data center to be developed on that land.—
Emily Holshouser,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Mar. 2026
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The team at the University of Edinburgh has developed this natural, biological process.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Elaborated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elaborated. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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