1
as in exaggerated
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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2
as in developed
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 some cases, China has exaggerated its actual contributions, sowing mistrust about its agenda.—
Zongyuan Zoe Liu,
Foreign Affairs,
16 Dec. 2025 -
On top of that, the lineup projects to be too left-handed at the moment, which would be further exaggerated by adding Bellinger back into the fold.—
Jackson Roberts,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Dec. 2025
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In 2024, when the biennial count showed an increase in unhoused young adults ages 18 to 24, for example, Heyhoe said advocates developed a new pilot program aimed at preventing youth homelessness.—
Claire Wang,
Oc Register,
27 Jan. 2026
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My political thought developed at a different time than my father’s, with different influences.—
Gaby Iori
January 27,
Literary Hub,
27 Jan. 2026
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Their hair was black, said Cook, while González saw hair that was brown and loose, black, blond, or cinnamon-colored.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
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Because the raw material hasn’t been colored, each rug is unique.—
Shea Simmons,
PEOPLE,
26 Jan. 2026
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Global capability centers and captives, particularly in India and other low-cost locations, have expanded rapidly.—
Peter Bendor-Samuel,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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In recent years, the festival has expanded its offerings to attendees, including beers from outside the country, non-alcoholic beers, ciders and even some hard liquors.—
Jesse Sarles,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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The Denver defense padded their stats against a bunch of second tier teams.—
Bill Reinhard,
New York Daily News,
22 Jan. 2026
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The detachable, adjustable shoulder strap is padded for comfort, and the two carrying handles are smooth vinyl.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Elaborated (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elaborated%20%28on%29. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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