FLESHED (OUT) Synonyms: 22 Similar and Opposite Words

fleshed (out)

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Definition of fleshed (out)

past tense of flesh (out)

as in developed

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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Over the following months, Harrison developed pneumonia and gut failure and also suffered a stroke.

— Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 8 Aug. 2026
Even before the war, the country had already developed a large legal profession, sophisticated corporate firms, and distinctive constitutional institutions, although European legal systems retained greater intellectual prestige.

— Mark Jia, Foreign Affairs, 7 Aug. 2026

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There were reports that Seagate expanded their head production facilities by 3X in Minneapolis in June, 2026.

— Thomas Coughlin, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
The conflict in the Middle East has expanded over recent days, with tensions between Yemen’s Houthi rebels and Saudi Arabia ramping up.

— Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026

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