1
as in expressed
to make known (as an idea, emotion, or opinion)
a rambling interview in which the celebrated author expounds his views on an array of topics
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as in explained
to make plain or understandable
at the start of the trial the judge expounded the legal difference between libel and slander to the jury
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Recent Examples of expounded
At the center on Thursday morning, staff expounded about their tribute as part of the crawl to the former Sacramento Jazz Jubilee, once a marquee event locally that ended in 2017.
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Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2025
The Washington Examiner attended a press conference held by Taiwanese Foreign Minister Chia-lung Lin on Thursday, where the head diplomat expounded upon the lessons learned from observing the violence unfolding in Eastern Europe.
—Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
Vrabel expounded on that Monday afternoon in a press conference.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 8 Sep. 2025
In 1882, Junius Henri Browne, a writer for Harper’s Magazine, expounded on a highly relatable problem.
—Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 11 Aug. 2025
Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2025
The Washington Examiner attended a press conference held by Taiwanese Foreign Minister Chia-lung Lin on Thursday, where the head diplomat expounded upon the lessons learned from observing the violence unfolding in Eastern Europe.
—Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
Vrabel expounded on that Monday afternoon in a press conference.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 8 Sep. 2025
In 1882, Junius Henri Browne, a writer for Harper’s Magazine, expounded on a highly relatable problem.
—Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 11 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expounded
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Many have expressed concerns about the ability of America's power grid to keep up with the challenge of charging more electric vehicles and higher charging speeds on a regular basis.—
Eileen Falkenberg-Hull,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Swift has also directed many of her own music videos and expressed interest in helming a feature.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
1 Oct. 2025
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Brooks explained the white and brown pup was rescued from a cruelty case in South Carolina.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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The effects of the RBI's outsized rate cut of 50 basis points in June have yet to filter through the economy, explained Malhotra, adding that the decision to hold rates steady was unanimous.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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Some residents and the mayor have voiced concerns and support for the proposal, which now moves to the Common Council.—
Jim Riccioli,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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The interest in Weiss also drew praise from Paramount’s former owner, Shari Redstone, who voiced approval for the potential deal.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Oct. 2025
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The retailer clarified that law enforcement has not alleged that the products were counterfeit.—
Latoya Gayle,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 2025
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Authorities have arrested Douglas Irwin Shaw, 41, on suspicion of murder, though the Vallejo Police Department has not declared a motive or clarified whether the two knew each other.—
Anders Hagstrom,
FOXNews.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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The agency stated that the price adjustments are being implemented to help cover additional handling costs and ensure a successful peak season, according to a news release.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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The agency later stated the animal was in good health, stress-free and receiving appropriate care from her handlers.—
Lillian Metzmeier,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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Replacing the national flags—symbols of the UN’s unity—with items common in Ghana, Mahama illustrated how easily materials from the nation could reach the US, while ordinary Ghanaians cannot travel as freely as the objects produced in their country.—
Edna Bonhomme,
Artforum,
1 Oct. 2025
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The crossover is written by Steve Orlando and illustrated by Travis Mercer, with covers by Lucas Meyer.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
1 Oct. 2025
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The Democratic nominee for mayor also gave a speech at an African Methodist church, an effort to bridge the gap with apprehensive Black voters.—
Amie Parnes,
The Hill,
1 Oct. 2025
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Trump also gave Wall Street some assurance that the administration would give Nvidia licenses to offer its H20 AI chip in China – a crucial market for the company.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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The Nobel winners carried out experiments in the mid-1980s with an electronic circuit built of superconductors and demonstrated that quantum mechanics could also influence everyday objects under certain conditions.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
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Millions of Americans are willing to vote for a female presidential candidate — as demonstrated by the 2016 and 2024 elections.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Expounded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expounded. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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