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
While Apple’s post focuses on the technical details, this excellent piece from Wired elaborates a bit on what this might mean for users.
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Alan Henry, PC Magazine, 12 Sep. 2025
News Foundation investigative reporter Emily Kopp elaborates on her new bombshell report on Covid-19.
—The Hill, 21 Aug. 2025
Alan Henry, PC Magazine, 12 Sep. 2025
News Foundation investigative reporter Emily Kopp elaborates on her new bombshell report on Covid-19.
—The Hill, 21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for elaborates
Verb
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The decoy unfolds from a compact square box and inflates into a full-size F-35 replica within minutes.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Oct. 2025
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As Combs’s legal case unfolds, his children have rallied around him, defending their father while fiercely protecting Porter’s legacy.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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What begins as a professional relationship quickly evolves into something much more provocative.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Oct. 2025
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These pages may be updated with park-specific information as the situation evolves.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The state will announce other closures as the project progresses, officials said.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Oct. 2025
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October does not typically begin with flannel-and-jeans weather, but Louisville is supposed to be gradually trending in that direction as the month progresses.—
Leo Bertucci,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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Comparably, Norman Bates in the 1960 film Psycho develops a split personality of his mother and commits murder while dressed as her.—
Nicole Acosta,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 2025
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Ocean Shield develops an environmentally friendly macromolecular sunscreen ingredient while Purvée Technology’s device can detect microplastics and microfibers using smart hardware equipped with infrared spectroscopy and AI algorithms.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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Opening Smashing Machine in 3,345 locations is a far more aggressive move, although sources say A24 remains confident that the film will find its stride as word of mouth grows and becomes more positive.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Oct. 2025
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While fall growth is limited, the plant grows with gusto in spring when chickweed produces its tiny, white daisy-like flowers.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Oct. 2025
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“Elaborates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elaborates. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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