fleshed (out)

past tense of flesh (out)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fleshed (out)
Verb
  • At just 25 years old, the 7-foot Hayes fits the type of player Slovenia is looking for – in addition to the chemistry Hayes and Doncic have developed since the Lakers acquired the 26-year-old star in February.
    Khobi Price, Oc Register, 20 Oct. 2025
  • Weighing just 1,720 pounds and developed over seven years, the R3 reflects the enduring appeal of internal combustion—even as the automotive world races toward electrification.
    Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • While oral arguments are typically constrained to an hour—30 minutes for each side—the high court on Thursday ordered that the hearings will be expanded to 80 minutes.
    Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 24 Oct. 2025
  • Acquisitions and investments have expanded BHP’s copper operations by nearly 30% in three years and set it up to become one of the world’s largest producers of potash.
    Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 24 Oct. 2025
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“Fleshed (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fleshed%20%28out%29. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.

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