expounding

verb

present participle of expound
1
as in expressing
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 explaining
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 expounding During the prime years of her career, while widely acknowledged as an exceptional Schubert singer with impeccable German diction, Anderson still avoided expounding on the music. — Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2026 The tiny wine bar, across the street from the railroad tracks on Dixie Highway in Hollywood and across the parking lot from American Legion Post 92, is first and foremost focused on pouring and expounding on the beauty of natural wines from around the world. — Miami Herald, 18 June 2026 Warsh often referred back to the Fed’s brief statement about the economy rather than expounding upon it. — Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 17 June 2026 On Saturday evening, DHS issued a statement to CBS Colorado expounding on its earlier statement this week. — CBS News, 25 Apr. 2026 On Monday, the coach took to social media with a string of posts explaining his departure, expounding on a situation with many layers. — Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 27 Jan. 2026 In calmer times, a leader expounding from such heights risks sounding preachy and self-righteous. — Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 27 Jan. 2026 Wilde is at her best when Erika is imperiously giving orders or expounding — in seriousness or mischief? — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 24 Jan. 2026 And expounding on them with some nice face-ripping-off guitar leads. — Chris Willman, Variety, 14 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expounding
  1. expressing
  2. explaining
  3. voicing
  4. illustrating
  5. stating
  6. clarifying
  7. giving
  8. demonstrating
Verb
  • In 2017 — after reinventing himself as a hotelier, achieving sustained success and expressing remorse — he was pardoned in 2017 by President Obama.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Many commenters describe his rallies as cult-like and farcical, with some expressing relief at the prospect of his political influence waning.
    — Cat Zakrzewski, Washington Post, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of expressing
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  • Students who were comfortable explaining concepts suddenly hesitated.
    — Washington Post, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2026
  • However, replacing the standard cosmological model, known as Lambda–Cold Dark Matter (ΛCDM), requires more than explaining unusual galaxies.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of explaining
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  • In fact, Foster applauds Tikhman for gently voicing concerns when, in the throes of the project, her old-world sensibilities started to feel a bit too old.
    — Michelle Ruiz, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Nationwide strikes were due to take place on Thursday, with hundreds of thousands of people expected to join demonstrations voicing discontent with the rising cost of living.
    — Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of voicing
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  • Two celebrities wore different yet equally striking iterations this week, illustrating just how much the model has evolved.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Seven other countries also participated, illustrating the exercise’s growing multinational dimension.
    — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of illustrating
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  • Davydov knows this, even if the circumstances of his life have repeatedly made even stating the desire for these things aloud—let alone actively pursuing them—acts of extraordinary courage.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Open with the facts, stating things like how much the initiative missed by or where the quarter came in.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of stating
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  • This clarifying toner exfoliates skin to gently remove debris and dead skin cells, while rosemary, aloe, and chamomile extract soften and soothe.
    — Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Singer argued that inflation must be addressed through fiscal discipline, clarifying earlier comments about food prices to state that inflation rates are declining.
    — Abby Dodge, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of clarifying
Verb
  • Tokyo’s national fusion strategy has channeled substantial public backing into private demonstration ventures, giving firms like Kyoto Fusioneering a springboard to pursue joint ventures across western markets.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2026
  • This was ideal for my family as our daughter could have her own room but not need a key to access our room, giving her a dash of independence.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of giving
Verb
  • The company’s planned 2027 unveiling of its flagship vehicle will be an important milestone in demonstrating its technological progress and long-term ambitions.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 9 Nov. 2026
  • From Brooklyn to Buffalo, students are already demonstrating deeper learning through meaningful, rigorous work.
    — Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of demonstrating

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“Expounding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expounding. Accessed 10 Nov. 2026.

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