expounded

past tense of expound

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Recent Examples of expounded Rosenhaus expounded on what would constitute the right fit for Hill, who suffered a terrible knee injury in September 2025. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 14 Oct. 2026 It was designed by former Nike ACG designer Carl Blakeslee, who expounded on the boot’s creation in 2008. — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026 In 2002 Thompson’s children expounded on the story and took issue with a number of Lange’s recollections, particularly that the family had sold their tires for food. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 17 Aug. 2026 Rose’s speech at the Igniting the Dream Gala expounded upon her journey to theatrical success and the publication of her 2024 and 2026 children’s books, as well as her own dreams, past and present. — Eleanor Jacobs, PEOPLE, 15 June 2026 In a recent segment on the Radio-Canada investigative news program Enquête, former Quebec Tourism Minister Caroline Proulx expounded further on the reasons for the rejection. — Luke Cyphers, Sportico.com, 8 June 2026 Her husband expounded on their homemade items. — Sarah Kyrcz, Hartford Courant, 8 June 2026 His enforcers were trained in torture techniques by the CIA and educated in the theories expounded by the political scientist Samuel Huntington. — Wyatt Williams, Harpers Magazine, 2 June 2026 The comment in open court by attorney Christopher Parente, who represents Oak Park Trustee Brian Straw, was not expounded upon, and further discussion of the matter was done in the judge’s chambers. — Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expounded
Verb
  • In a farewell message before the verdict, Peña expressed hope his departure would spare Paraguay further harm.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Xavier Becerra and Democratic legislative leaders expressed unity Thursday at the Capitol two days after California’s governor-elect sailed to a blow out Election Day victory.
    — Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 6 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • Hall explained that his family had made it onto their new land but still needed a few materials to get things working properly.
    — Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Redick explained why both Bronny James and Cameron Carr were assigned to the Coachella Valley Lakers.
    — Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 7 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • When the Legacy founders came along years later and announced their plans, some Branford townsfolk voiced concerns about noise, parking and other anticipated annoyances.
    — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Residents in Pacific Palisades voiced special fury that Bass left the country days earlier, as weather forecasts predicted dangerous winds and elevated fire conditions.
    — David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 8 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • Tenerife’s largest shareholder Rayco García acknowledged there is still much to be clarified.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 Nov. 2026
  • However, Meta has clarified that its partnership with Fourier is currently limited to research and experimentation.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • In the 2018 midterms, 65,029 ballots were returned, Vega stated.
    — Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Blanchard stated he was directed into the other travel lane due to a lane closure.
    — Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 1 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • Indeed, this is perhaps best illustrated by the Alta Moda line of Dolce & Gabbana, which has featured intricate beading, delicate lace, sculptural drapery, complicated basketry, and lush floral appliqués.
    — Alicja Zelazko, Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Alphatart’s web novel first appeared in 2018, and the webtoon, illustrated by Sumpul, published its final chapter in January.
    — Ophélie Surcouf, Variety, 3 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • Rocket Lab was supposed to have a satellite on standby to go up and inspect True Anomaly’s spacecraft, ready to launch on short notice once military officials gave the order.
    — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 26 June 2026
  • Additionally, prosecutors allege Rincker gave Alvarez a 12-gauge pump action shotgun, Jamioles said.
    — Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 23 June 2026
Verb
  • The cells demonstrated reversible fluorination and defluorination, the processes through which fluoride ions move into and out of electrode materials during charging and discharging.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026
  • And members of both parties were taking stock of the deep reach Democrats demonstrated Tuesday, with Senate, House and state legislative seats flipped in red strongholds that have not been up for grabs in a presidential race in years.
    — Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026

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“Expounded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expounded. Accessed 12 Nov. 2026.

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