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
  • Building teams, managing budgets, developing positioning and driving growth remain essential.
    — Vlada Grebenykova, Forbes.com, 12 Nov. 2026
  • According to the team, developing the system required overcoming several engineering challenges, particularly in selecting motors.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 12 Nov. 2026
Definition of develop
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  • The agreement with Kyoto Fusioneering will expand existing work on next-generation gyrotrons — devices that generate high-power microwaves used to heat the plasma.
    — Ian King, CNBC, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Guests celebrating special occasions or those just living the good life can choose the Ritz-Carlton Suite, which offers spacious living, ocean views, and can be further expanded.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of expand
Verb
  • The 6-foot-3, 293-pound former tight end needs to supplement his effort and brains with brawn.
    — Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Jennifer cleans houses to supplement their income and homeschooled their kids for a time.
    — Noelle Crombie, ProPublica, 11 Nov. 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 14 Nov. 2026.

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