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)
Verb
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Any thunderstorms that develop could lead to higher wind gusts as well.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Oct. 2025 -
In Mindhunter, the agent interviews Brudos — played by Anderson in season 1 of the series and in season 3 of Monster — to help develop profiling techniques for catching serial killers.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
11 Oct. 2025
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By platforming industry experts and passionate entrepreneurs, Ducard is helping Pinterest expand into new arenas.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
16 Oct. 2025
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Following its successful launch earlier this year, Virtuosa — the vintage-nodding, heirloom-like collection which introduced the precious and durable platinum among Atelier VM’s metals — is expanded to earrings and a couple of necklaces including a light point.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
15 Oct. 2025
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Along with its cinema chain, UGC also has a sizeable content library, which will supplement the 9,400 titles already owned by Studiocanal, Canal+’s TV and film production and sales wing.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
16 Oct. 2025
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It’s meant to be a cost-effective way to supplement the military’s Iron Dome.—
Mike Brest,
The Washington Examiner,
15 Oct. 2025
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“Flesh (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flesh%20%28out%29. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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