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
Fletcher elaborates on his sessions, which feature technology that established stars are used to.
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Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 13 May 2026
Though in some sense this is a cautionary tale, the way that first Homer describes their attachment, and then Tennyson elaborates on their doomed, blissful apathy, is seductive in its own right.
—Literary Hub, 11 May 2026
Aquinas’ take The Christian moral tradition builds and elaborates on these Greek foundations.
—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
Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 13 May 2026
Though in some sense this is a cautionary tale, the way that first Homer describes their attachment, and then Tennyson elaborates on their doomed, blissful apathy, is seductive in its own right.
—Literary Hub, 11 May 2026
Aquinas’ take The Christian moral tradition builds and elaborates on these Greek foundations.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for elaborates
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By comparing how development unfolds across different lineages, scientists can begin piecing together which traits are ancient and which are evolutionary innovations.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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The team will hold a free watch party Tuesday at Golden 1 Center, giving fans an opportunity to assemble as the first round unfolds on Day 1 of the draft.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2026
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Mirren's nuanced performance informs a complicated hero who evolves over the series' seven installments.—
Matt Cabral,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 June 2026
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When quantum technology evolves, companies that start studying applications now, even in pilot and experimental environments, will move quickly.—
Chuck Brooks,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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As the season progresses, getting that balance back could be just as important as any trade deadline addition.—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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After such an emphatic opening display from the holders, few would bet against Messi adding to his 16 World Cup goals as the tournament progresses.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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The agency also highlighted strengthening southerly winds across the western Gulf as the disturbance develops.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
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Experts say resentment often develops when one daughter quietly takes responsibility for everything while other siblings remain uninvolved.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
15 June 2026
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Deep trust grows with clear boundaries as aching Chiron enters your 8th House of Intimacy and Shared Resources.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
19 June 2026
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Centrus continues to expand enrichment operations in Pike County as demand for advanced reactor fuel grows.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
19 June 2026
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