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
Maddie Garfinkle, People.com, 14 Mar. 2025
In Friday’s post, Roan elaborated on her love for the genre.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 14 Mar. 2025
Behar quipped before Osmond elaborated on the sentiment.
—Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 13 Mar. 2025
The executive brought the menswear and womenswear closer, developing the collections together, and further elaborated on Loro Piana’s push into leather goods and homewares.
—Miles Socha, WWD, 12 Mar. 2025
Markle elaborated on the name change in a video posted to her Instagram.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 12 Mar. 2025
In an interview with Deadline at Sundance, Gandbhir elaborated on her personal connection to the story.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 10 Mar. 2025
Neuman elaborated on how AI could streamline these operations, eliminating human error and providing rapid assessments of secure transmission routes.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 Mar. 2025
The president elaborated that the Treasury and Commerce departments would explore new pathways to accumulate additional bitcoin holdings for the reserve, with the caveat that taxpayers would not foot the bill.
—Mabinty Quarshie, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 7 Mar. 2025
Adjective
Lawrence elaborated on the decision being contingent on Sudeikis, both artistically and personally, noting the actor’s children would play a role in his decision.
—Maddie Garfinkle, People.com, 14 Mar. 2025
In Friday’s post, Roan elaborated on her love for the genre.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 14 Mar. 2025
Behar quipped before Osmond elaborated on the sentiment.
—Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 13 Mar. 2025
The executive brought the menswear and womenswear closer, developing the collections together, and further elaborated on Loro Piana’s push into leather goods and homewares.
—Miles Socha, WWD, 12 Mar. 2025
Markle elaborated on the name change in a video posted to her Instagram.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 12 Mar. 2025
In an interview with Deadline at Sundance, Gandbhir elaborated on her personal connection to the story.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 10 Mar. 2025
Neuman elaborated on how AI could streamline these operations, eliminating human error and providing rapid assessments of secure transmission routes.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 Mar. 2025
The president elaborated that the Treasury and Commerce departments would explore new pathways to accumulate additional bitcoin holdings for the reserve, with the caveat that taxpayers would not foot the bill.
—Mabinty Quarshie, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 7 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for elaborated
Verb
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Like the dodo, the Rodrigues solitaire had evolved in an environment with few natural predators, which led it to lose the ability to fly.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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It was started by his grandfather as a laboratory supply company and evolved over the years into Learning Resources.—
Paul Wiseman and Anne D’Innocenzio,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Annual Golden Globes after-party unfolded at Marea.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
6 Jan. 2025
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What unfolded was nearly a worst-case scenario with the only positive being Williams managed to stay healthy and start every game, the first time a Bears quarterback has managed that since Jay Cutler in 2009.—
Brad Biggs,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Allen — who has steadily received more playing time as the season has progressed based on his defense but has also shown flashes offensively and has displayed solid free-throw shooting — played the best of the bunch, scoring nine points in 22 minutes of play and grabbing five rebounds.—
Grant Salsman,
Kansas City Star,
5 Jan. 2025
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Supermodel Heidi Klum, who progressed into a mainstay judge of American’s Got Talent on NBC, is returning to her roots in the reality/competition space.—
Marc Berman,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Reports of Craig Robinson's retirement from comedy have been greatly exaggerated.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
9 July 2025
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Onana, for example, tends to make more exaggerated adjustments before shots — a style that has its benefits but can occasionally lead to mistimed reactions or suboptimal set positions.—
Matt Pyzdrowski,
New York Times,
9 July 2025
Verb
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During his time at Sacramento State, Lukes developed from a walk-on to a Western Athletic Conference standout.—
HECTOR AMEZCUA,
Sacramento Bee,
25 Mar. 2025
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In Madrid, doctors examined his cartilage and found a bacteria called staphylococcus had developed, causing an infection.—
Mario Cortegana,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Contrast feminine elements, like a lacy slip dress and embroidered ballerinas, with an oversized boyish button-up for a well-balanced look.—
Christina Holevas,
Vogue,
27 June 2025
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Brown, meanwhile, turned heads in an Annie's Ibiza metallic embroidered gown featuring a corset bodice and dramatic mermaid train.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
28 Feb. 2025
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