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as in expresses
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 explains
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 expounds
The wretched conditions prompt a brainy clerk (Eiza González, who expounds impressively on the heady Marxist concept of dialectical materialism) to join the Velvet Gang.
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Randy Myers, Mercury News, 19 May 2026
Digital and tech journalist Taylor Lorenz expounds upon the influence of the digital space called social media in her book, Extremely Online.
—Literary Hub, 28 Jan. 2026
On this week’s episode of Good One, Gethard — whose latest special, A Father and the Sun, debuted this past September — expounds on these ideas by outlining what pursuing a creative career used to look like, where things went wrong, and where artists must go from here.
—Chris Gethard, Vulture, 9 Jan. 2026
His post makes no mention of upcoming future dates in the tour, nor expounds on the nature of the threat.
—Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 19 Sep. 2025
Philip expounds on the spiritual meaning of a passage from the Hebrew Scriptures and tells him about Jesus.
—Alistair Budd, Christian Science Monitor, 11 July 2025
Randy Myers, Mercury News, 19 May 2026
Digital and tech journalist Taylor Lorenz expounds upon the influence of the digital space called social media in her book, Extremely Online.
—Literary Hub, 28 Jan. 2026
On this week’s episode of Good One, Gethard — whose latest special, A Father and the Sun, debuted this past September — expounds on these ideas by outlining what pursuing a creative career used to look like, where things went wrong, and where artists must go from here.
—Chris Gethard, Vulture, 9 Jan. 2026
His post makes no mention of upcoming future dates in the tour, nor expounds on the nature of the threat.
—Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 19 Sep. 2025
Philip expounds on the spiritual meaning of a passage from the Hebrew Scriptures and tells him about Jesus.
—Alistair Budd, Christian Science Monitor, 11 July 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expounds
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Victoria Frenner, who is a therapist, expresses skepticism about the book’s punchy tone.—
Maddie Connors,
Los Angeles Times,
4 May 2026
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Bryl has built a beauty career over the past four decades based on accuracy, discretion, and the belief that beauty, at its best, expresses presence rather than perfection.—
Jordan French,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
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As renowned cosmetic chemist Ron Robinson explains, consumers are gravitating toward multitasking formulas that deliver both color and skin-care benefits in a single swipe.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
22 May 2026
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That last fact explains why this ‘hood is where a lot of visiting supporter groups like to start their marches toward the stadium.—
Gavin Godfrey,
AJC.com,
22 May 2026
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Kravitz voices Bawma, a Pirate King-type antagonist built specifically for this game rather than pulled from the existing Bond film catalog.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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MacFarlane voices Stewie and will executive-produce for Fuzzy Door.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
11 May 2026
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Instability in several of the world’s most important energy suppliers illustrates how quickly geopolitical crises can ripple through global markets.—
Yu Jie,
Time,
13 May 2026
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Greene’s experience illustrates a broader challenge.—
Davi Jacobs,
Baltimore Sun,
13 May 2026
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Opportunities to attend the Rolling Stone Residency will be available to Rolling Stone Readers as well as for redemption through SkyMiles Experiences, Delta’s platform that gives its loyalty Members access to once-in-a-lifetime experiences.—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
18 May 2026
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The design also gives Reebok a baseline to grow from.—
Tim Newcomb,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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The new rule clarifies that for songs submitted as the first new music cue once the end credits begin, the video clip must include the last 15 seconds of the film before the credits begin.—
Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
1 May 2026
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The attorney then clarifies if his testimony is that Randklev went through the training, but had not read any part of the act.—
Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Apr. 2026
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Publishing books by authors who endorse the BDS movement demonstrates to Israeli readers that opposition to occupation, apartheid, and genocide is what lies at the heart of the boycott—a clearly legitimate form of nonviolent political protest.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
19 May 2026
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Python incentives and education specialist Robert Edman, with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, demonstrates how to catch a python during an event promoting the Florida Python Challenge 2020 Python Bowl in 2019.—
Morgan Rynor,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
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“Expounds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expounds. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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