as in unfolding
to gradually become clearer or more detailed
as mankind's understanding of the universe has elaborated
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Recent Examples of elaborating
Education Minister Julius Ogamba said two teachers were aware that students were planning something but failed to take appropriate action, without elaborating.
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Evelyne Musambi, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
Her dreams of becoming a writer are transmuted into elaborating an online persona, providing her with a creative outlet.
—Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 28 May 2026
Its blockbuster Art Deco-at-100 show wrapped its run last month and attracted more than 500,000 visitors, while its Iris Van Herpen retrospective recently alighted at the Brooklyn Museum, further elaborating on centuries of Franco-American friendship and cultural exchange.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
In some races, members of the Opinion team wrote separate commentaries about the races elaborating on their thoughts about the candidates.
—The Editorial Board, Daily News, 23 May 2026
There were another three drones that targeted the country over the last two days, the Defense Ministry added, without elaborating on their targets.
—ABC News, 19 May 2026
Iran will implement effective and professional monitoring and control mechanisms in the Strait of Hormuz within the framework of international law, Pezeshkian said without elaborating.
—Skylar Woodhouse, Fortune, 16 May 2026
In addition, the outstanding sommelier Sandra Fernández plays a fundamental role in the Culinary Collective, elaborating pairings and tastings.
—Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Breadon, the Council president, said after a second recess that Mejia had requested that a vote be skipped, without elaborating.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 13 May 2026
Evelyne Musambi, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
Her dreams of becoming a writer are transmuted into elaborating an online persona, providing her with a creative outlet.
—Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 28 May 2026
Its blockbuster Art Deco-at-100 show wrapped its run last month and attracted more than 500,000 visitors, while its Iris Van Herpen retrospective recently alighted at the Brooklyn Museum, further elaborating on centuries of Franco-American friendship and cultural exchange.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
In some races, members of the Opinion team wrote separate commentaries about the races elaborating on their thoughts about the candidates.
—The Editorial Board, Daily News, 23 May 2026
There were another three drones that targeted the country over the last two days, the Defense Ministry added, without elaborating on their targets.
—ABC News, 19 May 2026
Iran will implement effective and professional monitoring and control mechanisms in the Strait of Hormuz within the framework of international law, Pezeshkian said without elaborating.
—Skylar Woodhouse, Fortune, 16 May 2026
In addition, the outstanding sommelier Sandra Fernández plays a fundamental role in the Culinary Collective, elaborating pairings and tastings.
—Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Breadon, the Council president, said after a second recess that Mejia had requested that a vote be skipped, without elaborating.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 13 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for elaborating
Verb
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His performance balances youthful idealism, simmering rage and heartbreaking vulnerability, particularly as the character becomes increasingly consumed by the injustices unfolding around him.—
Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
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Across the United States, a quiet but high-stakes regulatory revolution is unfolding.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
3 June 2026
Verb
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For Wharry, those ideas reflect the unfinished and evolving nature of the space.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
3 June 2026
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As scientists continue analyzing the evolving CME situation, all eyes remain on region 4455, which still has the potential to unleash further strong solar flares in the coming days.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
3 June 2026
Verb
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The breakthrough came from the US Air Force, which had spent years developing a propellant called ASCENT (Advanced SpaceCraft Energetic Non-Toxic propellant) as a greener replacement for hydrazine, a highly toxic chemical traditionally used in spacecraft propulsion.—
Omar Kardoudi
June 05,
New Atlas,
5 June 2026
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The Fort Worth Independent School District issued a new request for proposals May 29, seeking proposals from developers interested in purchasing and developing some of the tracts of property surrounding Farrington Field stadium.—
Ciara McCarthy
June 4,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 June 2026
Verb
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Early signs such as fever or weakness can resemble other viruses, before progressing to diarrhea and vomiting.—
Jane Weaver,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
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The device provides physicians the ability to remotely listen to lung sounds and rapidly assess if a child’s asthma symptoms are progressing, so that escalation in care pathways can be determined.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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“Elaborating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elaborating. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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