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
At the time, Eric Kay, Google’s VP of Android engineering, said Google would expand integration to more devices in 2026 without elaborating.
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Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 23 Mar. 2026
The Saudi Defense Ministry said damage assessment was underway, without elaborating.
—CBS News, 19 Mar. 2026
The actor also told CBS Mornings about his return to Hollywood, elaborating on what drew him to The Marshall.
—Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Mar. 2026
The majority of the schools joining the voluntary commitment are MD-granting institutions, said a senior HHS official, without elaborating on the breakdown.
—Reuters
wire Service, Dallas Morning News, 5 Mar. 2026
Masinsin added without elaborating that two of those onboard were foreigners, including one of the two who died.
—ABC News, 3 Mar. 2026
Iranian state media said early Sunday the 86-year-old leader had died without elaborating on a cause.
—Claudia Ciobanu, Fortune, 1 Mar. 2026
The firing of Steve Agostini was announced by Chancellor Julio Frenk in a campus-wide message without elaborating on the reason for the change.
—City News Service, Daily News, 18 Feb. 2026
After the shooting, had said that Levi acted in self-defense, without elaborating.
—Sam Metz, Los Angeles Times, 16 Feb. 2026
Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 23 Mar. 2026
The Saudi Defense Ministry said damage assessment was underway, without elaborating.
—CBS News, 19 Mar. 2026
The actor also told CBS Mornings about his return to Hollywood, elaborating on what drew him to The Marshall.
—Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Mar. 2026
The majority of the schools joining the voluntary commitment are MD-granting institutions, said a senior HHS official, without elaborating on the breakdown.
—Reuters
wire Service, Dallas Morning News, 5 Mar. 2026
Masinsin added without elaborating that two of those onboard were foreigners, including one of the two who died.
—ABC News, 3 Mar. 2026
Iranian state media said early Sunday the 86-year-old leader had died without elaborating on a cause.
—Claudia Ciobanu, Fortune, 1 Mar. 2026
The firing of Steve Agostini was announced by Chancellor Julio Frenk in a campus-wide message without elaborating on the reason for the change.
—City News Service, Daily News, 18 Feb. 2026
After the shooting, had said that Levi acted in self-defense, without elaborating.
—Sam Metz, Los Angeles Times, 16 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for elaborating
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Sarah Marlow, global head of fertiliser pricing at Argus, agreed that the unfolding crisis in the Middle East would have a bigger impact on the fertilizer trade than the Russia-Ukraine war.—
Chloe Taylor,Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
25 Mar. 2026
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As China’s fashion market recovers, that momentum is unfolding against a shifting backdrop.—
Yiling Pan,
Vogue,
24 Mar. 2026
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Tucked in between the historic Sistrunk neighborhood, the still under-construction FAT Village development and Flagler Village, a neighborhood popular with young people and families, Thrive is meant to cater to downtown Fort Lauderdale’s evolving demographics.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
25 Mar. 2026
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This rapid timeline shows how defense companies are trying to respond faster to evolving threats rather than relying on slower traditional acquisition cycles.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Mar. 2026
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The developing eye benefits from the brighter, more varied light and focusing that outdoors requires.—
John La Puma,
Oc Register,
26 Mar. 2026
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An ultrasound confirmed that Amelie is developing eggs, giving researchers another reason to track her movements.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2026
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Take these steps to protect comfort and keep progressing forward.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
27 Mar. 2026
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Stewart is progressing in his recovery from shoulder surgery last fall and will likely repeat the live BP sessions a few times before going out on an extended rehab assignment in the minor leagues.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Elaborating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elaborating. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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