flesh (out)

verb

Definition of flesh (out)next
as in to develop
to express more fully and in greater detail a lengthy follow-up that fleshes out the original report on the military engagement

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flesh (out)
  1. develop
  2. expand
  3. supplement
Verb
  • State officials say the legislation is intended to attract companies developing next-generation energy technologies.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 16 July 2026
  • The hospital has also successfully used AI to analyze patients’ heart rhythms to tell whether someone could develop atrial fibrillation, a condition that can cause blood clots and strokes.
    — Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 16 July 2026
Definition of develop
Verb
  • The Office of the State Auditor maintained that its interest in a Midland site was based on expanding geographic access to early voting, not dictating the county’s final plan.
    — Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2026
  • Although revenues have expanded substantially, income needs to continue growing rapidly for Newcastle to sustain a higher salary base and regularly sign the best players.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 18 July 2026
Definition of expand
Verb
  • Even workers who are still employed face double economic pressure as basic wages increasingly fail to meet rising living costs and reduced overtime, driven by falling orders, has hampered their ability to supplement income.
    — Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 17 July 2026
  • To supplement their starters, Miami may need to rely further on its bullpen.
    — Will Sammon, New York Times, 17 July 2026
Definition of supplement
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“Flesh (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flesh%20%28out%29. Accessed 19 Jul. 2026.

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