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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They might be deceived by other teams, undermined by their owner or surprised by the way the draft unfolds.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
23 Apr. 2026
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The action follows an executive order issued last year directing federal agencies to begin the reclassification process, which typically unfolds over several years and involves scientific review, interagency coordination and rulemaking procedures.—
Brandon Gomez,
CNBC,
23 Apr. 2026
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And as the neighborhood evolves, so too does the possibility that events like this will return in different forms.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Apr. 2026
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Your music sings and grows and evolves right along with life.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
19 Apr. 2026
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As work progresses, the project will be closely watched as a test of whether long-standing environmental issues can finally be resolved.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Apr. 2026
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Duncan told The Star that the amendment provides for more transparency as the project progresses.—
Dylan Lysen,
Kansas City Star,
16 Apr. 2026
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The work is being carried out at BMW’s Battery Cell Competence Centre in Munich, where the company develops cells for future generations of high-voltage EV batteries.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Apr. 2026
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The sequel, directed by Susanne Bier, follows sisters Sally (Bullock) and Gillian (Kidman) Owens, as Sally’s daughter (Joey King) uncovers family secrets and develops her own magical abilities.—
Katie Simons,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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Cox Farms now grows most of its tomatoes in greenhouses in Canada to avoid weather issues, according to Bradley.—
Vanessa Yurkevich,
CNN Money,
17 Apr. 2026
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Vandals targeted a non-profit farm in Ipswich, Massachusetts that grows food for people in need.—
Juli McDonald,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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