1
as in exaggerates
to add to the interest of by including made-up details
my friend tends to elaborate on his hiking experiences, turning an ordinary walk in the woods into a hair-raising adventure
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2
as in develops
to express more fully and in greater detail
the candidate for governor refused to elaborate on how she would balance the state's budget
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Whether or not The Bitch of Buchenwald did what is reenacted on the show isn’t relevant, because her activities are placed in the context of a comic book that exaggerates history to make a point — just like Monster does.—
Brian Tallerico,
Vulture,
4 Oct. 2025 -
Some critics have said that Costa exaggerates Malafaia’s influence.—
Jon Lee Anderson,
New Yorker,
10 Sep. 2025
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While this may be viewed as an inconvenience in comparison to an eternally waterproof technical fabric, the patina that develops as the wax shifts is viewed as a feature unto itself.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
13 Oct. 2025
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Werktitel develops and produces innovative concepts at the intersection of entertainment, live experience and brand activation.—
Ed Meza,
Variety,
13 Oct. 2025
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The quantum computer at the IBM-Euskadi Quantum Computational Center in San Sebastian expands the region’s embrace of the technology that started years ago—one that has also served to unite scientists across the continent.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
12 Oct. 2025
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Harrison Dickinson’s feature directorial debut expands to more than 100 runs nationally on 10/17.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
12 Oct. 2025
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First, the molds are cleaned and waxed, then the staff will review the work order to understand which colors the customer wants.—
Kristin Shaw,
Popular Science,
24 Sep. 2025
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The survivors were scattered around the world, and even over a century later, the tragedy still colors their view of their ancestral region.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
21 Sep. 2025
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The exchange is indicative of this odd, frustrating, occasionally intriguing project, which pads out scarce but real nuggets of insight with leading questions and endless clips.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Elaborates (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elaborates%20%28on%29. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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