elaborated (on)

past tense of elaborate (on)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for elaborated (on)
Verb
  • People have often tried to predict the end of the world, and while rumors of its imminent demise have been exaggerated, the viral video by Mhlakela and mixed social media reaction to it show the intrigue that the belief retains.
    Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Sep. 2025
  • Maduro insisted in his letter that Venezuela’s role in regional drug trafficking has been exaggerated and politically manipulated.
    Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 22 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
Verb
  • In the southern Gaza city of Khan Younis, celebrations were relatively muted and often colored by grief.
    Dave Smith, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2025
  • Washing clothing inside out will protect against color loss, which is particularly important for dark and brightly colored clothing.
    Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Founded in 1980, the company’s work with the federal government expanded significantly after 2018, completing more than $100 million in contracts since 2002, according to GovTribe.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2025
  • The league then expanded its postseason bonus pool to $500,000 total in 2022.
    Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 10 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • It’s lightly padded with memory foam that gives the cups some shape without sacrificing comfort.
    Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
  • Manny Machado padded the lead with a two-run homer in the fifth inning.
    Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Oct. 2025
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“Elaborated (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elaborated%20%28on%29. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.

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