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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The team, according to records shared with Semafor by Moore’s office, is digging into whether Moore had exaggerated his military record, as well as his high school and collegiate basketball tenure.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
6 Apr. 2026 -
There are also credible questions over whether Mills exaggerated his military record during his first campaign.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 Apr. 2026
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That includes 135 townhomes being developed at Senata at Research Park near Trader Joe’s.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Apr. 2026
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Royal also developed into an adept 3-point shooter over the past couple of seasons, which is a focus for Miller; this season Royal made 31 of 98 attempts from behind the arc.—
Thomas Jones,
Austin American Statesman,
6 Apr. 2026
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The plum colored built-ins add lots of personality to the small space.—
Lindsey Mather,
Architectural Digest,
7 Apr. 2026
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But much like other corals, those born in the darkness can be brightly colored.—
K. R. Callaway,
Scientific American,
3 Apr. 2026
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Liability protections for officers and directors were also expanded.—
Evonne Andris,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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Under the leadership of former CEOs, including the late Thomas Storrs and Hugh McColl, Gentry was part of a team that expanded the bank far beyond North Carolina’s border.—
Chase Jordan
April 9,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2026
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The roomy main compartment, zippered hanging pocket, and padded laptop sleeve mean everything has a place, so there’s no more digging around for your passport at the gate.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Apr. 2026
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Steyer, who’s polling ahead of Swalwell in some surveys, has reportedly padded his campaign coffers with more than $38 million of his own cash.—
Nicholas Wu,
semafor.com,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Elaborated (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elaborated%20%28on%29. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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