1
as in exaggerating
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 enlarging (on or upon)
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for elaborating (on)
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The administration has repeatedly downplayed the benefits of immunization, while exaggerating the importance of nutritional supplementation for combatting measles.—
Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
27 Jan. 2026 -
Allegations that are now spreading online could be misinterpreting records or exaggerating minor issues — or could be exposing actual fraudulent activity.—
Jude Joffe-Block,
NPR,
7 Jan. 2026
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Netflix’s The Waterfront also centers around a small-town family running a failing fishing business and padding their pockets by helping cartels smuggle drugs using their fishing boats.—
Keith Langston,
PEOPLE,
18 Jan. 2026
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Charlotte didn’t let up and resumed padding its lead.—
Janis Carr,
Oc Register,
16 Jan. 2026
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Its terms included developing a performance suede and a high-quality crust for full-grain alternatives.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
29 Jan. 2026
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That’ll require developing a rushing attack that can be dominant like head coach and play-caller Dave Canales wants.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Jan. 2026
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Camp Lucy, a Texas Wine Country resort, is also expanding with the debut of Folklore, a new spa experience blending wellness, color therapy and social connection.—
Laura Begley Bloom,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Levine Cava also pointed to Miami-Dade's expanding economy, fueled in part by major international events such as Formula One races at Hard Rock Stadium and upcoming FIFA World Cup matches.—
Nikiya Carrero,
CBS News,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Elaborating (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elaborating%20%28on%29. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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