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
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While celebs are constantly debuting buzzy new shades, the real forecast of what’s next unfolds in salons, where pros interpret inspiration photos and fine-tune custom formulas in real time.—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
5 Mar. 2026
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As the conflict unfolds, the question that hangs over Washington is the same one that has haunted Commanders in Chief for generations.—
Eric Cortellessa,
Time,
5 Mar. 2026
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Policies from Emirates and Etihad are listed on their websites, with specifics subject to change as the situation evolves.—
Marnie Hunter,
CNN Money,
4 Mar. 2026
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What began as a precision event evolves into unstable escalation.—
Robert A. Pape,
Mercury News,
3 Mar. 2026
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Ranunculus and eucalyptus are available now, while sunflowers, dahlias, zinnias, cosmos, roses and mini marigolds will available as the season progresses.—
Regina Elling,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Mar. 2026
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Company researchers concluded that Huntington’s disease progresses too slowly to notice a difference after one year.—
Bloomberg,
Oc Register,
5 Mar. 2026
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Other analysts see a more modest jump depending on how the conflict develops.—
Garrett Downs,Greg Iacurci,Azhar Sukri,Spriha Srivastava,Emma Graham,Lee Ying Shan,Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
1 Mar. 2026
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As a result, the annual cost of caring for a single patient with persistent, uncontrolled diabetes averages over $100,000 (four times more than someone who newly develops the disease).—
Robert Pearl,
Twin Cities,
1 Mar. 2026
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Every dollar goes in pre-tax, grows tax-free, and comes out tax-free if used for medical expenses.—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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When demand grows, utility companies often need to pass on costs of grid upgrades to consumers, so households end up paying more for their electricity.—
Eric Schmidt,
Fortune,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Elaborates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elaborates. Accessed 8 Mar. 2026.
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