as in develops
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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Sony’s imaging and sensing solutions segment develops and manufactures advanced semiconductor products for a wide range of applications, from smartphones to automotive and industrial systems.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
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In this process, in which a metal coating forms on a solid surface, chlorine naturally develops in the solvent.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Nov. 2025
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This foldable tote bag packs flat, expands instantly, and can carry souvenirs, beach gear, or laundry.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Nov. 2025
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That's how the music conveys that, expands it.—
Gerrad Hall,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Nov. 2025
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“Fleshes (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fleshes%20%28out%29. Accessed 22 Nov. 2025.
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