as in unfolds
to gradually become clearer or more detailed
as mankind's understanding of the universe has elaborated
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Recent Examples of elaborates
Aquinas’ take The Christian moral tradition builds and elaborates on these Greek foundations.
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Tucker J. Gregor, The Conversation, 12 Feb. 2026
Since there are fewer crossing points, the fabric is smoother, Gopinath elaborates.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 7 Feb. 2026
The Senate bill codifies these eligibility standards for applicants, but elaborates further on what the state will report to the federal government on non-citizens.
—Kayla Dwyer, IndyStar, 5 Feb. 2026
Dressed in jeans, a T-shirt and brown suede cowboy boots, Batson elaborates on his idea about genre.
—Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2026
Peterson intended to assign the passage in which Plato elaborates on a myth about the origin of erotic love, proposing that human beings were originally created as bodies joined together.
—Adam Kirsch, The Atlantic, 13 Jan. 2026
Furnish elaborates on where things stand.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 25 Nov. 2025
Here, exclusively with WWD, the designer elaborates on the opening and the future of his brand.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 24 Nov. 2025
James elaborates on his choice with his trademark mix of competitive edge and charisma.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 7 Oct. 2025
Tucker J. Gregor, The Conversation, 12 Feb. 2026
Since there are fewer crossing points, the fabric is smoother, Gopinath elaborates.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 7 Feb. 2026
The Senate bill codifies these eligibility standards for applicants, but elaborates further on what the state will report to the federal government on non-citizens.
—Kayla Dwyer, IndyStar, 5 Feb. 2026
Dressed in jeans, a T-shirt and brown suede cowboy boots, Batson elaborates on his idea about genre.
—Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2026
Peterson intended to assign the passage in which Plato elaborates on a myth about the origin of erotic love, proposing that human beings were originally created as bodies joined together.
—Adam Kirsch, The Atlantic, 13 Jan. 2026
Furnish elaborates on where things stand.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 25 Nov. 2025
Here, exclusively with WWD, the designer elaborates on the opening and the future of his brand.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 24 Nov. 2025
James elaborates on his choice with his trademark mix of competitive edge and charisma.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 7 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for elaborates
Verb
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Atrium Health Training Facility will not only be the site where Panthers practice unfolds but also where organized team activities (OTAs) and training camp take place.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Apr. 2026
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Without giving away how the story unfolds, the Chairwoman feels like one of the more honest representations of the uber-wealthy (in a TV world oversaturated with examples), and her husband proves surprisingly effective in connecting the three male leads’ broader arc.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The move is a signal that a niche industry could expand quickly as the AI era evolves.—
Jack Kubinec,
Fortune,
14 Apr. 2026
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The rest of my wellness routine really evolves around some regular appointments.—
Deborah Vankin,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Apr. 2026
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But as the season progresses, that outlet diminishes.—
José Criales-Unzueta,
Vanity Fair,
13 Apr. 2026
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As the morning progresses, the radiant will continue to climb, but the sunrise and brightening skies will hinder visibility.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
13 Apr. 2026
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In it, a husband and wife adopt a cat, Sheila, who develops an unnerving disposition come nightfall.—
Mariella Rudi,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Apr. 2026
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Atlanta police cautioned that the information released so far is preliminary and could change as the investigation develops.—
Eric Mack,
FOXNews.com,
12 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Robby grows emotional at the realization that Duke is referring to him.—
Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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Sometimes just surviving is an act of resistance and finding the grass that grows in the cracks in the asphalt.—
Sarah Lewin Frasier,
Scientific American,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Elaborates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elaborates. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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