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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The Pocket Blanket folds down to roughly the size of a wallet but unfolds into a surprisingly spacious ground cover for picnics, lunch breaks, beach days, and campsite lounging.—
Francesca Krempa,
Travel + Leisure,
11 June 2026
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However, those odds could rise significantly in 2027, depending on how the event unfolds.—
Daniel Peck,
ABC News,
11 June 2026
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The nominal transaction is always visible, whether as spending on token use, software subscriptions, cloud services, or capital equipment; determining how its real content evolves over time is where the economic machinery breaks down.—
James Broughel,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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While some organizations may prefer to wait and see how AI Search evolves, others are already exploring ways to improve their visibility within these platforms.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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Teams playing in these matches will be determined as the tournament progresses.—
Susan B. Barnes,
Southern Living,
11 June 2026
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That said, collection rules can change, and individual circumstances vary, so borrowers who are struggling with federal student loan payments should try to review their options before delinquency progresses to default.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
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Ton develops her versatility while training with the Irvine Novaquatics club under coach Nathan Wilcox, who also coaches her at Fountain Valley.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
8 June 2026
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Unable to store new memories, Leonard develops an elaborate system of documentation involving photographs and tattoos to provide connective tissue to his future self.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 June 2026
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But as the excitement grows in the coming weeks, people are going to want to have a sweet treat or cocktail in celebration of the festivities, and there’s some amazing ones to try across the nation!—
Aly Walansky,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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As excitement grows, local businesses are also embracing the celebration.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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“Elaborates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elaborates. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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