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
Verb
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Another expression of that sentiment unfolds at Conrad Tulum Riviera Maya, where the pace slows and the focus shifts to immersion and well-being.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
4 June 2026
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Hiking enthusiasts will likely feel particularly drawn to this relationship term, which refers to eschewing the pressure to label things immediately and instead just taking it slow and seeing what unfolds.—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
3 June 2026
Verb
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Who is actually responsible for how the system evolves?—
Matthew Sweeney,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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The series is designed to emphasize incremental growth rather than instant capability, framing robotics as a system that evolves through interaction and experience.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
30 May 2026
Verb
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As the investigation progresses in this four-part docuseries, Stephen reveals the turbulent family dynamics that shaped his childhood, including his father Ron — a violent Vietnam War vet grappling with PTSD — and his mother, Margie, who divorced Ron in the '90s.—
James Mercadante,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 June 2026
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As the journey progresses, a male driver and his female companion (neither pictured on-screen) begin to discuss the Winkie.—
Jonathan Odden,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
Verb
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But high performance rarely develops under perfect conditions.—
Irma Davarashvili,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Founded in 2022 and headquartered in Los Angeles, the company develops standardized satellite buses designed for large low-Earth-orbit constellations.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
1 June 2026
Verb
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Details and design reflect that philosophy, from the wood fire burning in reception and the garden where your dinner grows to the private onsen steaming quietly while snow falls just feet away.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 May 2026
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There is an anticipation of a logjam of players in the coming season or two, as the clock starts ticking on the eligibility of 19-year-olds, and their desperation to join a college roster grows.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
29 May 2026
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