expounded

verb

past tense of expound
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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2
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 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 Earlier in the chat, Barker expounded on the current state of moviegoing for specialty films. — Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 18 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expounded
  1. expressed
  2. explained
  3. voiced
  4. clarified
  5. stated
  6. illustrated
  7. gave
  8. demonstrated
Verb
  • Shotwell has been the only donor to announce a major stock gift, the Wall Street Journal reported, but Treasury notes show others have expressed interest in similar donations.
    — Sydney Lake, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Many of them are Philadelphia natives, too, and expressed the spirit of generosity that exists in the city.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of expressed
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  • Justin Wilson, an associate professor of physics at Louisiana State University and a study coauthor, explained that random interventions could suppress otherwise unpredictable behavior.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Adding that there were multiple bloods; some waterier, some viscous, others stickier, Flanagan explained that blood for dropping was different from what needed to be painted on Howell, which could not drip off.
    — Alex Zalben, IndieWire, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of explained
Verb
  • And, of course, action abounds, culminating in an elaborate climactic battle sequence in which Alexandra’s coyote forces are commanded by the rabidly loyal Maksim, memorably voiced by Tom Waits.
    — Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 11 Oct. 2026
  • The story revolves around private eye Raymond Gunn (Rockwell), who is drawn into a case involving murder and a multimedia star named Venus Nova, voiced by Johansson.
    — Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of voiced
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  • Olivia Rodrigo has clarified both her stance on artificial intelligence and her relationship status after the two issues overlapped for the pop star this summer.
    — Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Crash axes The UAE’s attorney general’s statement was the first time authorities have clarified the weapon the attacker used.
    — Azhar Sukri, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of clarified
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  • Tools like administrative subpoenas and monetary penalties would require DOJ enforcement, the government attorney stated, while the agency launched an early renewal proceeding that included a public comment period.
    — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Guillard's claims continued even after Scofield's lawyers sent her a cease-and-desist order, after Moscow police publicly stated the professor was not a suspect — and even after police arrested Bryan Kohberger in connection with the crimes.
    — Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of stated
Verb
  • The collection’s attempt at provocation was perhaps best illustrated by a top with underboob exposure that seemed intended to signal a rebellious edge but came across as little more than an ill-fitting garment in search of a point of view.
    — Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
  • The film is inspired by Colin Meloy’s 2011 novel of the same name and illustrated by Carson Ellis in Laika’s classic stop-motion style.
    — Mya Copeland, Variety, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of illustrated
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  • 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
Definition of gave
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  • When Albin returned to the question of which country posed the greater threat to American interests, el Sayed again declined to choose between them, arguing that both had demonstrated the capacity to cause harm.
    — Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Ud Doula reiterated that the RSC had failed to deliver adequately on its existing mandate and that the industry had already demonstrated its capacity to improve factory safety.
    — Mayu Saini, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of demonstrated

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“Expounded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expounded. Accessed 15 Oct. 2026.

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